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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LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'

CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2023

HAI Announces 2023 Salute to Excellence Award Winners

Helicopter Association International has announced the recipients of its 2023 Salute to Excellence Awards.

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2023

Navy Orders Fourth Lot of Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

The U.S. Navy is adding more TH-73A training helicopters to its fleet, replacing its Bell TH-57 Sea Rangers.

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2023

EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2023

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New eVTOL Aircraft Set to Co-exist Alongside Helicopters

Helicopter operators worldwide have started to make plans to add new eVTOL aircraft into their fleets, only in some cases replacing existing rotorcraft.

Aircraft

March 1, 2023

Training Providers Gear Up for AAM Market

FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.

Regulations and Government

March 1, 2023

Nation's Heliports Normalize Deviance

Consultant encourages the adoption of mandatory standards.

Airports

March 1, 2023

Vision Systems Brings Dimmable-window Solutions to Heli-Expo

France-based Vision Systems was acquired by Israel’s Gauzy in 2022

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2023

AeroBrigham Adds Hangar Space in Texas

The completions specialist will also feature a recently delivered Bell 407 at Heli-Expo.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 1, 2023

Metro Delivers EMS EC135 to Health First

Metro Aviation has delivered an Airbus Helicopters EC135 to Health First in Melbourne, Florida.

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s THC to See Fleet Jump to 46 Helicopters in 2023

‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.

Charter & Fractional

March 1, 2023

First Aviation Services Consolidates Helicopter Repair Brands

First Aviation Services is unifying helicopter service holdings under the Rotary Wing Group brand.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 1, 2023

Ocean Explorer Teams With Embraer on Helo Mx System

Brazilian helicopter operator Ocean Explorer has selected Embraer's Beacon digital maintenance platform.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2023

KinectAir Plans To Add Electra eSTOLs to Charter Network

KinectAir plans to use Electra’s nine-passenger eSTOL aircraft to develop point-to-point regional air mobility services in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

Charter & Fractional

February 28, 2023

Hawaii Helicopter Noise Bill Advances, Sort Of

Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000.

Regulations and Government

February 27, 2023

MD Helicopters Launches Latest Cayuse Warrior Plus Version

The company says the latest iteration of the “Little Bird” offers similar capabilities to more expensive light attack/armed scout helicopters.

Regulations and Government

February 27, 2023

Sentencing Delayed in Hansen Helicopters Case

Sentencing has again been postponed by the Federal District Court in Guam as the court needs additional time to produce a trial transcript.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2023

Wings Air Helicopters To Begin NYC Commuter Service

Wings Air Helicopters will begin scheduled morning commuter service between White Plains, New York and Manhattan starting on March 1.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2023

Robinson Now Offers Pressure Refueling for R66

Robinson's new pressure refueling system for the R66 turbine can provide up to 50 gallons per minute.

Fuel

February 24, 2023

Air Ambulance Provider Rega Logs Record Transports

Swiss Air Rescue Rega's fleet of 20 air ambulance helicopters flew 20,992 missions last year—a 16.5 percent increase from 2021.

Rotorcraft

February 24, 2023