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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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Eagle Single Helicopter Certified in Japan

Eagle Copters receives STC from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for its Eagle Single—a re-engined Bell 212—offering reduced costs and more payload.

Rotorcraft

February 24, 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

Mobilizations of Firefighting Helicopters Dropped In 2022

Firefighting helicopter mobilizations dropped slightly in 2022, but requests for UAS surged.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2023

Bell Flies 505 with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Bell 505 is the first single-engine helicopter to fly with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.

Fuel

February 22, 2023

Twirly Birds Set Heli-Expo Meeting

Twirly Birds will hold its annual membership meeting at this year's Heli-Expo.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2023

Coulson Dispatches Chinook to Argentina

Coulson has placed one of its CH-47D helitankers in Argentina to fight fires.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2023

HAI Urges Member Action on Indianapolis Heliport Closure

The Helicopter Association International is urging members to oppose the proposed closure of the Indianapolis heliport.

Airports

February 22, 2023

AeroBrigham Delivers Bell 407 to Florida Sheriff

A high-customized law enforcement Bell 407 was delivered by completion specialist AeroBrigham to Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 21, 2023