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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MD Helicopters Hit with Federal Fraud Verdict

A jury has faulted the company for conduct related to foreign military sales.

Rotorcraft

October 18, 2021

AAM Set to 'Change the World,' Innovators Tell BACE Attendees

Day 2 Keynote brings six AAM Innovators to stage, highlights repaid eVTOL developments.

Aircraft

October 14, 2021

Dart Tapped for New Firehawk Tank

Dart Aerospace will provide the new main firefighting tank for United Rotorcraft's Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk completion.

Maintenance and Modifications

October 14, 2021

Kaman To Build Transcend's High-speed VTOL

Transcend Air has selected Kaman to build its Vy 400 high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.

Rotorcraft

October 14, 2021

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How Urban Air Mobility Helped Me Beat My Boss

AIN senior editor Jerry Siebenmark takes a ride on Blade Urban Air Mobility's helicopter in a demonstration of UAM at NBAA-BACE.

Rotorcraft

October 14, 2021

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Sees Orders Rise

Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has seen its order numbers rise in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic.

Rotorcraft

October 14, 2021

U.S. Army Unveils New Black Hawk Helicopter

The UH-60V is an upgraded version of the UH-60L utility transport helicopter with a state-of-the-art integrated cockpit system.

Rotorcraft

October 12, 2021

Nebraska Patrol Orders Bell 505

Bell has signed a purchase agreement with the Nebraska State Patrol for a new Bell 505.

Rotorcraft

October 12, 2021

Airbus Lakota Fleet Tops One Million Flight Hours

U.S. military flies more than 460 Airbus UH-72A light twins for a variety of missions.

Rotorcraft

October 11, 2021

HAI Offering New, Lower-cost SMS Program

The HAI SMS software program is designed for small operators and others with cost concerns.

Regulations and Government

October 11, 2021

EMS Helicopters Have Twice the Average Fatal Accident Rate

Embry-Riddle research finds that helicopter air ambulances have twice the fatal accident rate compared with all other forms of air transport.

Accidents

October 11, 2021

Air Ambulance Charges Continue Rapid Ascent

The cost of air ambulance transports increased by three to four times the inflation rate between 2017 and 2020.

Rotorcraft

October 8, 2021

Ambulance Company Orders Another 21 Airbus Helicopters

Global Medical Response (GMR) has ordered 21 more new Airbus helicopters with options for 23 more.

Rotorcraft

October 7, 2021

EHang To Collaborate with Spanish National Police

EHang and the Spanish National Police will explore potential use cases for autonomous air vehicles.

Rotorcraft

October 6, 2021

Metro STCs Garmin GTN 650/750 Xi in Airbus EC145

Metro Aviation has received FAA STC avionics approval for installation of the Garmin GTN 650/750 Xi, certified for SPIFR, in the Airbus EC145.

Avionics

October 5, 2021

NTSB Investigating Fatal Arizona Flight Training Midair

The NTSB is continuing its investigation into the fatal midair between a Robinson R22 and a Piper PA-28 at Arizona's Chandler Municipal Airport.

Accidents

October 4, 2021

Leonardo Launches Luxury Brand 'Agusta'

Leonardo is launching the new “Agusta” branding of its AW line of VIP and corporate helicopters.

Rotorcraft

October 2, 2021

Rotor Experts Tout SMS and Automation

Intelligent application of new technologies promises to have a dramatic impact on helicopter safety.

Rotorcraft

October 1, 2021

CalFire Braces for Record Year

Sikorsky Firehawks prove major game-changer as California confronts another record wildfire season.

Rotorcraft

October 1, 2021

CHC Supporting Search-and-rescue Charities

CHC Helicopter is celebrating #HeliSARWeek on its social media.

Rotorcraft

September 27, 2021