Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Latest

Agencies mandate new inspections for S-92 gearbox

The latest main gearbox (MGB) problem for the Sikorsky S-92A: foot-mount cracking that could lead to the complete separation of the MGB and subsequent loss

Regulations and Government

November 24, 2009

Tata, Sikorsky To Build Parts Facility in India

India’s Tata Sons has formed a joint venture with Sikorsky to make parts, including cabin components, for Sikorsky’s S-92A and other aircraft, including th

Training and Workforce

November 24, 2009

‘Virtual Terrain’ enhances training for civil NVG users

Early next year Night Readiness will unveil its 3.0 Virtual Terrain Board (VTB) night-vision goggle (NVG) training aid.

Training and Workforce

November 24, 2009

China’s AVIC Completes First S-76 Airframe

The Changhe subsidiary of China’s Aviation Industry Corp.

Rotorcraft

November 24, 2009

Videos

Manhattan operator halts service

New York’s only scheduled helicopter shuttle service is no more, at least for now.

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2009

Eurocopter challenges Maryland RFP

American Eurocopter has lodged a protest concerning the Maryland State Police’s (MSP) request for proposal (RFP) to replace its fleet of 11 aging AS 365Ns.

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2009

Eurocontrol warns against maritime ‘skysails’

Eurocontrol is warning helicopter operators, especially offshore oil operators, of a potential threat posed by “skysails,” giant kites that help propel som

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2009

EASA certifies Bell 429

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) late in September issued a type certificate to the Bell 429.

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2009

AW sells more 139s, signs Mx deal

Bristow Group in late September ordered three AW139s for its offshore operations.

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2009

Bloomberg defends his helicopter

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg rebuffed local media criticism for using his own helicopter, an AgustaWestland A109S Grand, at his own expense, to travel

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2009

Eurocopter plans Kazakhstan venture

EADS and Eurocopter last month signed a cooperation agreement with sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna to create a public-private joint venture in Kazakhst

Maintenance and Modifications

October 30, 2009

Medical operator buys EC135s

Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., has ordered three new American Eurocopter EC135s for its MedCenter Air program.

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2009

Government sector boosts Helitech orders

The reformed European Helicopter Association–operating under the acronym newEHA–publicly touched down for the first time at the 2009 Helitech show at Duxfo

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2009

Helitech news Briefs

Rolls-Royce boosted availability of RR300 engine parts and customer services by signing an exclusive distribution agreement with AAR.

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2009

Manhattan operator halts service

New York’s only scheduled helicopter shuttle service is no more, at least for now.

Rotorcraft

October 29, 2009

First Bell 429s delivered; getting airmed interiors

Bell Helicopter Textron of Fort Worth, Texas, delivered the first Bell 429 customer aircraft to launch customer Air Methods on August 1, after which S/N 57

Rotorcraft

October 14, 2009

Italy tests first dedicated route for low-level IFR helo flying

A recent study of the transportation infrastructure in Italy determined the nation needs a means of effecting a major improvement in the flow of traffic be

Rotorcraft

October 1, 2009

Sikorsky Whirl Tests Active Rotor System

Sikorsky Aircraft wrapped up whirl testing of a demonstration rotor system with active flaps as part of the company’s “commitment to design, develop, test

Rotorcraft

September 30, 2009

Bell delivers first 429 to launch customer

Following Transport Canada certification and FAA validation of the Bell 429 in July,

Rotorcraft

September 30, 2009

Russian firm relaunches Mi-34 with Arrius engine

Russian Helicopters is relaunching production of the Mi-34S1 light piston helicopter and simultaneously working on a turbine version, the Mi-34S2 Sapsan, p

Rotorcraft

September 30, 2009

Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Latest

Agencies mandate new inspections for S-92 gearbox

The latest main gearbox (MGB) problem for the Sikorsky S-92A: foot-mount cracking that could lead to the complete separation of the MGB and subsequent loss

Tata, Sikorsky To Build Parts Facility in India

India’s Tata Sons has formed a joint venture with Sikorsky to make parts, including cabin components, for Sikorsky’s S-92A and other aircraft, including th

‘Virtual Terrain’ enhances training for civil NVG users

Early next year Night Readiness will unveil its 3.0 Virtual Terrain Board (VTB) night-vision goggle (NVG) training aid.

China’s AVIC Completes First S-76 Airframe

The Changhe subsidiary of China’s Aviation Industry Corp.

Videos

More Articles

Manhattan operator halts service

New York’s only scheduled helicopter shuttle service is no more, at least for now.

Eurocopter challenges Maryland RFP

American Eurocopter has lodged a protest concerning the Maryland State Police’s (MSP) request for proposal (RFP) to replace its fleet of 11 aging AS 365Ns.

Eurocontrol warns against maritime ‘skysails’

Eurocontrol is warning helicopter operators, especially offshore oil operators, of a potential threat posed by “skysails,” giant kites that help propel som

EASA certifies Bell 429

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) late in September issued a type certificate to the Bell 429.

AW sells more 139s, signs Mx deal

Bristow Group in late September ordered three AW139s for its offshore operations.

Bloomberg defends his helicopter

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg rebuffed local media criticism for using his own helicopter, an AgustaWestland A109S Grand, at his own expense, to travel

Eurocopter plans Kazakhstan venture

EADS and Eurocopter last month signed a cooperation agreement with sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna to create a public-private joint venture in Kazakhst

Medical operator buys EC135s

Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., has ordered three new American Eurocopter EC135s for its MedCenter Air program.

Government sector boosts Helitech orders

The reformed European Helicopter Association–operating under the acronym newEHA–publicly touched down for the first time at the 2009 Helitech show at Duxfo

Helitech news Briefs

Rolls-Royce boosted availability of RR300 engine parts and customer services by signing an exclusive distribution agreement with AAR.

Manhattan operator halts service

New York’s only scheduled helicopter shuttle service is no more, at least for now.

First Bell 429s delivered; getting airmed interiors

Bell Helicopter Textron of Fort Worth, Texas, delivered the first Bell 429 customer aircraft to launch customer Air Methods on August 1, after which S/N 57

Italy tests first dedicated route for low-level IFR helo flying

A recent study of the transportation infrastructure in Italy determined the nation needs a means of effecting a major improvement in the flow of traffic be

Sikorsky Whirl Tests Active Rotor System

Sikorsky Aircraft wrapped up whirl testing of a demonstration rotor system with active flaps as part of the company’s “commitment to design, develop, test

Bell delivers first 429 to launch customer

Following Transport Canada certification and FAA validation of the Bell 429 in July,

Russian firm relaunches Mi-34 with Arrius engine

Russian Helicopters is relaunching production of the Mi-34S1 light piston helicopter and simultaneously working on a turbine version, the Mi-34S2 Sapsan, p

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