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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Helitech 2005: The even provided a showcase for manufacturers' newest training and avionics

Perhaps because it takes place only every two years, Helitech is always keenly anticipated by Europeans and they are rarely disappointed.

Rotorcraft

October 18, 2006

Pilot Killed in Agusta A109 Crash

The pilot, the sole person aboard, was killed October 9 in the crash of a Tri-state Emergency Systems Agusta A109 (N7YL) about five miles from the airport

Safety

October 17, 2006

Sikorsky S-92 Awarded Icing Approval

Sikorsky’s S-92 equipped with the OEM’s new rotor ice protection system (RIPS) has been FAA certified for flight in known icing conditions.

Rotorcraft

October 17, 2006

Enstrom Penetrates Korean Market

Enstrom has sold two helicopters, a turbine 480B and a piston 280FX, to Hanseo University in South Korea.

Rotorcraft

October 16, 2006

Videos

Korea Chooses S-92 for President

The Republic of Korea agreed to buy three S-92s to fulfill its presidential mission.

Rotorcraft

October 16, 2006

Robinson Makes Milestone Delivery

Robinson has handed over its 6,000th helicopter–an R44 Raven II–to a Canadian customer.

Rotorcraft

October 16, 2006

Cheaper Parts from Internet Supplier

A French Internet spare parts supplier claims to save customers up to 25 percent on their repair bills.

Maintenance and Modifications

October 16, 2006

Helisureste takes delivery of two more Kamov Ka-32s

Kamov delivered two more Ka-32A11BCs to Spain’s Helisureste on April 22, when mixed Russian-Spanish crews ferried the helicopters to Spain from Kamov’s fli

Rotorcraft

October 16, 2006

Dhruv gains interest as offshore ops helo

India’s Dhruv medium twin has reportedly impressed state oil corporation ONGC, which manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) says has a pressing need for

Rotorcraft

October 16, 2006

Bell 429 showcases MAPL technology

Bell’s 429 IFR light twin caused quite a stir at its February launch.

Rotorcraft

October 16, 2006

What was Wrong with the 427i?

Every customer who signed up for the 427 IFR model has swallowed the premium associated with upgrading to the bigger 429.

Rotorcraft

October 16, 2006

Ex-Navy pilot now flies for Hollywood

Dundee, Scotland-born David Paris, 55, joined the Royal Navy in January 1967, for an eight-year hitch as a pilot.

Rotorcraft

October 16, 2006

Flying helicopters from the world’s superyachts

It’s one of the world’s more exclusive clubs, made up of pilots whose job in the growing world of luxury superyachts is helicopter operations.<br /

Rotorcraft

October 16, 2006

Schweizer Aircraft Co-Founder Dies at 91

Paul A.

Rotorcraft

October 12, 2006

NTSB Targeting EMS Helicopters

Watch for the NTSB soon to release recommendations intended to improve the safety of EMS helicopter operations.

Regulations and Government

October 11, 2006

Ex-Navy H-3 Sea Kings now serving L.A. sheriff

Compared with the mass of modern Bells and Eurocopters that fly for the myriad law enforcement agencies protecting and serving Californians, the air unit o

Rotorcraft

October 10, 2006

Agusta News from Paris Air Show

The first A119 Koala built in the U.S.

Rotorcraft

October 10, 2006

Catch ’em Young

The American Helicopter Museum of West Chester, Pa., has opened a new toddler learning area for children ages six and under.

Rotorcraft

October 10, 2006

Malta Service Bears Fruit

The relaunched helicopter service between the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo carried more than 500 passengers in its first month of operation.<br

Rotorcraft

October 10, 2006

Helicopter OEMs breathe new life into old concepts

At last month’s American Helicopter Society forum in Grapevine, Texas, several OEMs unveiled entirely new projects or reported major progress on projects u

Rotorcraft

October 10, 2006

Rotorcraft

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

Latest

Helitech 2005: The even provided a showcase for manufacturers' newest training and avionics

Perhaps because it takes place only every two years, Helitech is always keenly anticipated by Europeans and they are rarely disappointed.

Pilot Killed in Agusta A109 Crash

The pilot, the sole person aboard, was killed October 9 in the crash of a Tri-state Emergency Systems Agusta A109 (N7YL) about five miles from the airport

Sikorsky S-92 Awarded Icing Approval

Sikorsky’s S-92 equipped with the OEM’s new rotor ice protection system (RIPS) has been FAA certified for flight in known icing conditions.

Enstrom Penetrates Korean Market

Enstrom has sold two helicopters, a turbine 480B and a piston 280FX, to Hanseo University in South Korea.

Videos

More Articles

Korea Chooses S-92 for President

The Republic of Korea agreed to buy three S-92s to fulfill its presidential mission.

Robinson Makes Milestone Delivery

Robinson has handed over its 6,000th helicopter–an R44 Raven II–to a Canadian customer.

Cheaper Parts from Internet Supplier

A French Internet spare parts supplier claims to save customers up to 25 percent on their repair bills.

Helisureste takes delivery of two more Kamov Ka-32s

Kamov delivered two more Ka-32A11BCs to Spain’s Helisureste on April 22, when mixed Russian-Spanish crews ferried the helicopters to Spain from Kamov’s fli

Dhruv gains interest as offshore ops helo

India’s Dhruv medium twin has reportedly impressed state oil corporation ONGC, which manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) says has a pressing need for

Bell 429 showcases MAPL technology

Bell’s 429 IFR light twin caused quite a stir at its February launch.

What was Wrong with the 427i?

Every customer who signed up for the 427 IFR model has swallowed the premium associated with upgrading to the bigger 429.

Ex-Navy pilot now flies for Hollywood

Dundee, Scotland-born David Paris, 55, joined the Royal Navy in January 1967, for an eight-year hitch as a pilot.

Flying helicopters from the world’s superyachts

It’s one of the world’s more exclusive clubs, made up of pilots whose job in the growing world of luxury superyachts is helicopter operations.<br /

Schweizer Aircraft Co-Founder Dies at 91

Paul A.

NTSB Targeting EMS Helicopters

Watch for the NTSB soon to release recommendations intended to improve the safety of EMS helicopter operations.

Ex-Navy H-3 Sea Kings now serving L.A. sheriff

Compared with the mass of modern Bells and Eurocopters that fly for the myriad law enforcement agencies protecting and serving Californians, the air unit o

Agusta News from Paris Air Show

The first A119 Koala built in the U.S.

Catch ’em Young

The American Helicopter Museum of West Chester, Pa., has opened a new toddler learning area for children ages six and under.

Malta Service Bears Fruit

The relaunched helicopter service between the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo carried more than 500 passengers in its first month of operation.<br

Helicopter OEMs breathe new life into old concepts

At last month’s American Helicopter Society forum in Grapevine, Texas, several OEMs unveiled entirely new projects or reported major progress on projects u

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