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Aircraft

Russia Deploys Su-57s to Syria

Four development aircraft have been sent to the warzone for evaluation under combat conditions
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Hullo Aircrew Connects Freelance Pilots and Operators

Crewmembers can apply for jobs or operators can request work from aircrew directly after browsing personal profiles, complete with pilot training records.
Airports

Simulation Validates Sesar Multi-Remote-Tower Solution

Simulation at DLR will be followed with a real-life simulation at Budapest.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone Aviation Eyes Chinese HEMS Expansion

With only 50 EMS helicopters serving a population of 1.4 billion people, the rotorcraft leasing company sees growing opportunities.
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Rotorcraft

Eye in the Sky Flight Recorder Nears New Zealand Nod

Eye in the Sky is currently offering an early-bird 50 percent discount on all orders until March 31.
Maintenance and Modifications

Robinson Accepts RPX DynaVibe and DynaTrack for R22, R44

Robinson Helicopter will use RPX's DynaVibe and DynaTrack for helicopter tracking and balancing purposes for the R22 and R44 rotorcraft series.
Rotorcraft

Donaldson To Delivery 9,000th Inlet Barrier Filter at Heli-Expo

Donaldson will deliver 9,000th IBF to Kurt Robinson during commemorative ceremony at HAI.
Rotorcraft

Titan Helicopter Leases AW139 for Namibia Offshore Mining

Lobo Leasing Group is leasing an AW139 to Titan Helicopter for Namibia offshore mining operations.
Avionics

Garmin Brings G1000H NXi to Rotorcraft Market

The helicopter version of Garmin's G1000 avionics suite is now available in the NXi version, with new dual-core processors and other advanced features.
Rotorcraft

PWC Unveils Six-pack of New Services

Offerings cover entire helicopter operator ecosystem.
Rotorcraft

Van Horn Refining, Expanding Blade Lineup

Van Horn resumed flight testing earlier this year of its prototype main rotor blades for the Bell 206L LongRanger.
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Aircraft

ALC Reckons Boeing NMA Launch Isn’t Imminent

Boeing still has much research to complete before it can launch its NMA program, says ALC executive chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy.
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Rotorcraft

Honeywell: Near-term Helo Deliveries Could Rise 10%

The company's 20th rotorcraft industry outlook forecasts up to 4,200 new turbine helicopters delivered over the next five years.
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Avionics

Univeral Avionics Offers Upgraded FMS Software

The FAA authorirized TSO includes localizer performance approaches and automated transition to hover modes.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Has New Focus out of Bankruptcy

The Portland, Oregon-based company sees long-term opportunities with military customers.
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Rotorcraft

Recon is Honeywell's next-gen HUMS

Honeywell's latest health and usage monitoring system processes data much faster, enabling real-time sharing with operators and maintainers.
Rotorcraft

PPG Wins Heated Windshield Contract for Bell 525

PPG's heated composite windshields selected for Bell 525 Relentless
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Rotorcraft

PFC, Ryan Aerospace Obtain FAA nod for Bell Trainer

The AATD is approved to provide up to 7.5 hours of the aeronautical experience requirement for the Private Pilot helicopter certificate.
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety International Expands Helicopter Training

FlightSafety International offers new helicopter simulators and more than 100 courses approved for U.S. Veterans Affairs benefits.
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety Offers NVG Simulator Training

FlightSafety is approved to provide Part 142 NVG training in simulators for Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopters and Sikorsky helicopters.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Taps Precision Aviation as Avionics Dealer

Precision Aviation Group has signed a dealership agreement with Honeywell to provide services on Aspire and SkyConnect.
Rotorcraft

FreeFlight SBAS Sensor Approved for ADS-B

Now approved for installation with Rockwell Collins’ latest TDR-94/94D transponder variant.
Safety

Groups Urge More Rules for Drone Flying

Regulation and enforcement are needed on a global scale, FSF contends.
Rotorcraft

JetNet Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Reporting Tool

Under the new format, users can generate customized market reports.
Rotorcraft

Aircraft Availability Takes Central Focus at Sikorsky

Over the last two years, Sikorsky has made significant progress reducing AOGs (aircraft on ground) and AOG turnaround time, Sikorsky exec says.
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Rotorcraft

With New Name, Kopter Transitions Into Manufacturer

Formerly known as Marenco Swisshelicopter, Kopter has opened new facilities as it prepares for deliveries of the SH09.
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Rotorcraft

Rockwell Collins Touts Broadened Upgrade Portfolio

Incorporation of B/E Aerospace deepens offerings across the board

New Hawaii Helo Association To Promote 'Fly Neighborly'

The association is gathering noise complaint data.
Regulations and Government

Bell V-280 flight campaign advances

The V-280 program could result in deliveries of 4,000 aircraft by 2030 under a contract potentially worth $100 billion.
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Rotorcraft

FAA Honors Pete Gillies as Master Pilot

Gillies has amassed 18,000 hours in helicopters over a career that traced its beginnings back to the late 1960s.
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