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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Poland Plans to Acquire Large Apache Guardian Fleet

If all the planned 96 AH-64Es are purchased it will make the Polish army the second biggest Apache operator after the U.S. Army.

Rotorcraft

September 9, 2022

USAF Grey Wolf Advances Toward Deployment

The FAA STCs clear the path for the Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A helicopter's operational testing.

Regulations and Government

September 9, 2022

Bristow Wins Equinor SAR Contract

Bristow will provide a trio of SAR-configured Sikorsky S-92s to Norway's state-owned energy company.

Rotorcraft

September 8, 2022

Fatal Bell 212 Crash Tied To Defective Pin

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has linked the fatal crash of a 1979 Bell 212 to the failure of a main rotor blade hub strap retaining pin.

Accidents

September 8, 2022

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XL Aerospace Develops New Fuel Nozzle Test Stand

The XL Aerospace fuel nozzle test stand's configuration supports a range of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C/T, PW206, and PW207 turboshaft engines.

Engines

September 7, 2022

MD Helicopters Emerges from Bankruptcy

MD Helicopters's assets have been acquired by a new operating company and it has appointed a new board, CEO, and senior executives.

Rotorcraft

September 7, 2022

Canada's G2 Performs VIP AStar Conversion

Quebec-based G2 Aviation has converted a utility AStar to VIP configuration for use by Helicraft for VIP transport and aerial city tours.

Maintenance and Modifications

September 6, 2022

Safran Bidding for Thales' Power Business

Safran is negotiating with Thales to acquire its aeronautical electrical systems business.

Avionics

September 6, 2022

First-half Sales, Supply of Preowned Helos Drops

Sales of preowned heavy helicopters were the only class to buck the first-half 2022 trend, Aero Asset said.

Rotorcraft

September 6, 2022

AAM Infrastructure Still the Known Unknown

Panelists at the VFS Electric Aircraft Symposium stressed the need for advanced air mobility infrastructure for commercial success.

Airports

September 1, 2022

HAI Joins Utah Roundtable To Explore Workforce Efforts

HAI joined an Aviation Workforce Development Roundtable to discuss ways to attract interest in rotary-wing careers.

Rotorcraft

September 1, 2022

Engine Fires Prompt Army To Ground Entire Chinook Fleet

CH-47 engine fires are linked to use of nonstandard engine O-rings.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 31, 2022

PHI Opens Regional Headquarters in Perth

PHI's new regional headquarters in Perth will oversee operations in the Asia Pacific.

Rotorcraft

August 30, 2022

FAA Grants HOGE Utility Power STC for AW139

Defense systems on Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A triggered the need for multiple STCs.

Regulations and Government

August 30, 2022

Leonardo AW249 Makes First Flight

New two-seat Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter—a successor to the AW129 Mangusta—made its first flight on August 12 in Vergiate, Italy.

Rotorcraft

August 28, 2022

Air Force Takes First Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A

The U.S. Air Force MH-139 will be used to protect intercontinental ballistic missile bases and transport government officials and security forces.

Rotorcraft

August 26, 2022

Investigator: Hansen Helicopters Fleet 'Not Airworthy'

The Hansen Helicopters trial in Guam saw the final prosecution witness testify about the company's many accidents.

Regulations and Government

August 24, 2022

Czech Republic Takes More Viper and Venom Helicopters

The UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers will bolster the Czech fleet as the nation's Soviet-era helicopters are gifted to support Ukrainian forces.

Rotorcraft

August 23, 2022

Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

Aircraft

August 23, 2022

Prosecutor's Late Gambit Prompts Hansen Mistrial Hearing

Guam district court judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood will hear a defense motion for a mistrial in the Hansen Helicopter trial on Tuesday morning.

Regulations and Government

August 22, 2022