Rotorcraft

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

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Local growth boosts activity at Helidubai

Rapid economic growth in the United Arab Emirates is fueling the expansion of Dubai-based helicopter operator Helidubai.

Rotorcraft

December 28, 2007

Flying Milestone for DRF

After 30 years of operation, German Air Rescue DRF (Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht) has logged its 300,000th air rescue mission.A BK 117 stationed

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

First S-92 Touches Down

After several last-minute delays, Sikorsky delivered the first production S-92 to Petroleum Helicopters, which will use it for offshore service over the Gu

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

Helitech’05 Bookings Up

With more exhibitor space reserved at this stage than ever before, the 11th biennial Helitech, due to take place at England’s historic Imperial War Museum

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

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Eurocopter Wins U.S. Customs Deal

The Department of Homeland Security has awarded American Eurocopter a contract to supply no fewer than 56 EC 120s to the U.S.

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

US101 Takes to the Skies

The maiden flight of the US101 took place at Westland’s plant at Yeovil, England, last month.

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

Flight Tracking for MedStar

Washington MedStar is to equip its fleet of EC 135s and a BK 117 with the Sky Connect Tracker system, which will allow its operations center to monitor the

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

Bell/Agusta Delivers AB139

Bell/Agusta has delivered a second AB139 to the government of Namibia.

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

First Italian Aircrane Delivered

As AIN was going to press, the first of four S-64 Aircranes arrived in Italy (see '<link http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/vint

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

First Heli Trade show meets exhibitors’ expectations

The first edition of the International Heli Trade helicopter show in Geneva last month seems to have met exhibitors’ expectations.

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

Elite Offers Helo FTD

Swiss-based simulation specialist Elite is now offering a helicopter flight-training device (FTD).

Training and Workforce

December 19, 2007

Vintage heavy lifter gets new-generation avionics

Erickson Air-Crane is giving its star heavy lifter, the S-64 Aircrane, a makeover.

Avionics

December 19, 2007

Helips Plans New Light Helo Family

Swiss start-up company Helips is striving to raise funds that would allow full program launch for a family of three- to five-seat, diesel-powered helicopte

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

CGTM Develops Air Filter for Eurocopter AS 350

Turbomeca’s subsidiary CGTM, known primarily as the engine manufacturer’s flight-test center, plans to offer a new air filter for the Eurocopter AS 350 Ecu

Maintenance and Modifications

December 19, 2007

Halvorson-led team acquires Soloy

Elling Halvorson, chairman of Papillon Airways, and a team of investors composed of helicopter industry executives have acquired Soloy Corp., an engine mod

Rotorcraft

December 14, 2007

New Rotorcraft 2005

The year since Heli-Expo 2004 has not been a bad one for the helicopter industry, all things considered.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

FBH Maintains Brunei Bells on Tsunami Front Line

Engineers from British consortium FBH (Bristow Helicopters and FR Group) are maintaining two Bell 212s that have been sent from Brunei to Sumatra, to suppo

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

New Disaster Organization To Coordinate Rotary Assets

Meanwhile, the Helicopter Association of Australia (HAA) has set up a disaster committee that will help local and international agencies quickly pinpoint t

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

Rotorcraft Innovation Center To Undertake ‘Dual-use’ R&D

Representative Curt Weldon (R-Pa.) supports efforts to establish a new center for rotorcraft innovation (CRI) in Pennsylvania.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

Seacor Buys Era Aviation

Oil-rig support company Seacor Holdings has completed a $118.1 million purchase of Era Aviation.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

Rotorcraft

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

Latest

Local growth boosts activity at Helidubai

Rapid economic growth in the United Arab Emirates is fueling the expansion of Dubai-based helicopter operator Helidubai.

Flying Milestone for DRF

After 30 years of operation, German Air Rescue DRF (Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht) has logged its 300,000th air rescue mission.A BK 117 stationed

First S-92 Touches Down

After several last-minute delays, Sikorsky delivered the first production S-92 to Petroleum Helicopters, which will use it for offshore service over the Gu

Helitech’05 Bookings Up

With more exhibitor space reserved at this stage than ever before, the 11th biennial Helitech, due to take place at England’s historic Imperial War Museum

Videos

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Eurocopter Wins U.S. Customs Deal

The Department of Homeland Security has awarded American Eurocopter a contract to supply no fewer than 56 EC 120s to the U.S.

US101 Takes to the Skies

The maiden flight of the US101 took place at Westland’s plant at Yeovil, England, last month.

Flight Tracking for MedStar

Washington MedStar is to equip its fleet of EC 135s and a BK 117 with the Sky Connect Tracker system, which will allow its operations center to monitor the

Bell/Agusta Delivers AB139

Bell/Agusta has delivered a second AB139 to the government of Namibia.

First Italian Aircrane Delivered

As AIN was going to press, the first of four S-64 Aircranes arrived in Italy (see '<link http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/vint

First Heli Trade show meets exhibitors’ expectations

The first edition of the International Heli Trade helicopter show in Geneva last month seems to have met exhibitors’ expectations.

Elite Offers Helo FTD

Swiss-based simulation specialist Elite is now offering a helicopter flight-training device (FTD).

Vintage heavy lifter gets new-generation avionics

Erickson Air-Crane is giving its star heavy lifter, the S-64 Aircrane, a makeover.

Helips Plans New Light Helo Family

Swiss start-up company Helips is striving to raise funds that would allow full program launch for a family of three- to five-seat, diesel-powered helicopte

CGTM Develops Air Filter for Eurocopter AS 350

Turbomeca’s subsidiary CGTM, known primarily as the engine manufacturer’s flight-test center, plans to offer a new air filter for the Eurocopter AS 350 Ecu

Halvorson-led team acquires Soloy

Elling Halvorson, chairman of Papillon Airways, and a team of investors composed of helicopter industry executives have acquired Soloy Corp., an engine mod

New Rotorcraft 2005

The year since Heli-Expo 2004 has not been a bad one for the helicopter industry, all things considered.

FBH Maintains Brunei Bells on Tsunami Front Line

Engineers from British consortium FBH (Bristow Helicopters and FR Group) are maintaining two Bell 212s that have been sent from Brunei to Sumatra, to suppo

New Disaster Organization To Coordinate Rotary Assets

Meanwhile, the Helicopter Association of Australia (HAA) has set up a disaster committee that will help local and international agencies quickly pinpoint t

Rotorcraft Innovation Center To Undertake ‘Dual-use’ R&D

Representative Curt Weldon (R-Pa.) supports efforts to establish a new center for rotorcraft innovation (CRI) in Pennsylvania.

Seacor Buys Era Aviation

Oil-rig support company Seacor Holdings has completed a $118.1 million purchase of Era Aviation.

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