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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MyFlight Tours Addresses Milwaukee Complaints

MyFlight is altering its helicopter altitudes and flight patterns in response to residential noise complaints.

Rotorcraft

February 20, 2023

Milestone Leases Back Bristow Search-and-rescue Deal

Milestone will lease six helicopters to Bristow in support of a search and rescue contract with the Netherlands Coast Guard.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 20, 2023

PHI To Host Corrosion Seminar at Heli-Expo

PHI MRO Services will host a corrosion control seminar at HAI Heli-Expo 2023.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 19, 2023

Aerial Firefighters Form Association

United Aerial Firefighters Association has formed In Washington, D.C. to advocate for industry issues.

Regulations and Government

February 19, 2023

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Rotorcorp Doubles Robinson Parts Inventory

Robinson Helicopter parts provider Rotorcorp is doubling its inventory in response to supply-chain disruptions.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 16, 2023

Airbus Bullish on Rotorcraft Market as Earnings Grow

Growing demand in the private and business aviation sectors are key factors in the manufacturer's expectations for recovery in the helicopter market.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 16, 2023

RTCA Head Pushes for Digital Flight Ops

RTCA CEO Terry McVenes wants industry cooperation to develop and implement digital air traffic control technology to accommodate advanced air mobility.

ATC

February 16, 2023

Bell 429s Search for 'Object' Shot Down Near Lake Huron

Bell 429s from the Canadian Coast Guard have joined a debris search fleet to look for an unidentified flying object shot down in Ontario on Sunday.

Rotorcraft

February 16, 2023

USHST Announces All-hands Meeting at Heli-Expo

USHST will hold an all-hands meeting at this year's Heli-Expo to discuss new safety enhancements.

Rotorcraft

February 15, 2023

Safran, HAL Partner on Engine for India's New Helicopter

Safran Helicopter Engines is partnering with Hindustan Aeronautics to develop an engine for the 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.

Engines

February 15, 2023

Beta and Blade Prove eVTOL Viability with Test at KHPN

Beta Technologies, Blade team were aboard the first manned eVTOL flight in the New York metro area.

Rotorcraft

February 14, 2023

Enstrom Helicopter Names New President

Industry veteran Todd Tetzlaff will become Enstrom Helicopter's president in April.

Rotorcraft

February 14, 2023

Karen Adding Bell 505 Helicopters to Its Fleet

Swiss charter, training, and MRO helicopter company Karen is adding a pair of new Bell 505s to its fleet.

Rotorcraft

February 14, 2023

AW189 Heating Duct Failure Prompts Redesign

Respiratory irritation and smoke follow AW189 heating duct failures.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 13, 2023

MRO AeroBrigham Opens Dedicated Helicopter Facility

AeroBrigham opens dedicated helicopter MRO and paint facility in Decatur, Texas.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 13, 2023

Bristow Realigns Business, Senior Leadership

Bristow's government services and energy services businesses will each be led by a dedicated chief operating officer.

Rotorcraft

February 11, 2023

French Military NH90 Helicopter Flown on 100% SAF

A French NH90 military helicopter has made its first flight running one engine on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.

Fuel

February 10, 2023

Foresight MX HUMS STC'd for Sikorsky UH-60A

GPMS's Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval for installation in Black Hawk helicopters.

Avionics

February 7, 2023

Global Medical Response Opts for More Bell 407GXi Helos

Air ambulance provider Global Medical Response operates 220 Bell helicopters for various missions in North America.

Rotorcraft

February 7, 2023

GE Explores Rotorcraft Operations Center

GE center would provide remote engine diagnostics and analytics for rotorcraft customers.

Engines

February 7, 2023