Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Shipments Lag in 1Q2024
Bell delivered 18 commercial helicopters in the quarter, down from 22 delivered a year ago
Rotorcraft
Airbus Celebrates First Flight of Racer Compound Helo
The high-speed helicopter's design has already generated 90 patents
Aircraft
Beta Achieves Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flights
Alia 250 eVTOL prototype aircraft achieves key transition from hover to cruise flight
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Robinson Helicopter Acquires UAV Maker Ascent AeroSystems
Ascent's production will now migrate across the country to Robinson's California factory
Rotorcraft
Recoil STCs Super Puma T1000-E Firefighting Tank
The carbon-fiber tank can carry 1,000 gallons of water plus 35 gallons of foam
Rotorcraft
Bell Mexico Delivers 800th Helicopter Cabin
The Chihuahua facility manufactures structures and components for a variety of Bell rotorcraft
Avionics
Leading Edge Upgrades R44s with 5G-tolerant Radalts
The radar altimeters are essential for helicopter terrain avoidance and warning systems
Rotorcraft
Safran Renews U.S. Coast Guard Arriel Support Contract
The five-year contract covers 240 engines powering MH-65 helicopters
Rotorcraft
Robinson Instructors Can Add Skills in Factory Class
The week-long course covers important safety topics
Aircraft
EHang Earns Production Certificate for Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
Approval was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China
Rotorcraft
Three Killed in Swiss Helicopter Ski Tourism Accident
Seven rescue rotorcraft were sent to the scene of the accident on Petit Combin mountain
Rotorcraft
VR Simulators Fly into Helicopter Training Space
Even with motion bases and control loading, these devices cost a fraction of the price of full-flight simulators
Rotorcraft
Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-powered PA-890 Helicopter
Legacy helicopter manufacturer aims to fly a prototype in 2028
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Chinese eVTOL Aircraft Developer TCab Raises $20 Million
Unnamed investor aims to introduce air taxis in the Middle East
Safety
NTSB Cautions of Hidden Dangers of Dust Devils
Safety Board cited 170 accidents involving dust devils
Rotorcraft
Bell 412EP Gets Glass Retrofit Approval
Upgrade adds Astronautics Badger Pro+ displays and Garmin navigators
Aircraft
'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life
Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions
Aircraft
Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base
Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet S-76 Helo To Make Waves at Florida Boat Show
Company to show rotorcraft at yachting show in Florida this weekend
Aircraft
Alaka’i Makes the Case for Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft
Hydrogen fuel cells power the Skai eVTOL
Rotorcraft
Skyco Leasing To Buy Six Airbus H175 Helicopters
The two companies will cooperate to develop service and support facilities
Rotorcraft
HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International
VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift
Rotorcraft
The Resurgence of Sikorsky's Helibus
Sikorsky readies production ramp-up for its S-92 heavy twin
Rotorcraft
35th and Final Heli-Expo Sets Record Attendance Mark
The show will be rebranded starting next year
Rotorcraft
Bell Lands First Purchase Agreement for Super-medium 525 Helicopter
Equinor ordered 10 for North Sea operations
Rotorcraft
Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement
The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines
Rotorcraft
After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery
Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval
AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers
Avionics
Nova Picks FreeFlight ADS-B In for SAR Customers
The lightweight, dual-band receiver has a small footprint
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Says Service and Support Investment Bearing Fruit
The company has increased the value of spare parts it holds to around $430 million
