Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
GE Aerospace, Airbus Complete First Stage of Research on Next-Gen Helicopter Propulsion
Milestone marks a significant advancement in the collaboration between the two companies
Airports
Dubai Clears Air Chateau To Develop Vertiports
The company already operates a heliport at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport
Rotorcraft
Turkish Aerospace's T625 Gökbey Helicopter Flies at Farnborough International Airshow
The helicopter can be adapted to a variety of missions.
Regulations and Government
Court Cites Federal Preemption in Hawaii Air Tour Case
A district court issued a permanent injunction against monthly air tour operation reporting requirements
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helo Teams with P&WC, Collins on Hybrid H145
The PioneerLab is expected to test fly hybrid propulsion in 2027
Rotorcraft
Patria Aviation Gains EASA Certification for Astronautics’ RoadRunner EFI
The RoadRunner electronic flight instrument received approval for installation on Bell 212/412EP helicopters
Rotorcraft
Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Makes European Debut
The company is now exploring several potential applications for the eVTOL vehicle in the UK and Europe
Rotorcraft
Skyryse Simulator Demonstrates Future of Flight Control
Making aircraft easier to fly within their envelopes could bring massive safety benefits
Rotorcraft
Bell Helo Deliveries Dip Slightly in Second Quarter
Bell delivered 32 commercial helicopters in the quarter
Rotorcraft
PHI Takes Delivery of First Airbus H160 in U.S.
After proving runs, PHI will start commercial operations with the H160
Rotorcraft
Aero Asset: Preowned Helo Sales Improving
Good news comes after three semesters of declining sales
Rotorcraft
Daher Operating New Airbus Helicopters Warehouse
The warehouse employs a 'first-of-its-kind' automation system
Safety
VAI Conference To Delve into Air Tour Safety
The two-day event will be held in Hawaii, where air tour safety has been under a spotlight
Aircraft
German Start-up ERC Unveils Emergency Medical eVTOL Aircraft
The Charlie aircraft will carry a pilot, doctor and passenger up to 190 kilometers
Rotorcraft
Skyryse Bringing Single-control R66 to AirVenture
Flying the fly-by-wire helicopter is much simpler than with traditional controls
Rotorcraft
Columbia and Piasecki To Upgrade Model 107 Helicopters
The upgrades to the rotorcraft will be done in a former Sikorsky factory now run by Piasecki
FBOs
New China FBO Looks To Meld Bizjets and AAM
The Chengdu facility is positioning itself as a regional air connectivity hub
Rotorcraft
Hawaii AC Set To Further Constrain Air Tour Operations
Operators doubtful that new requirements will improve safety
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Appoints Tokyo Distributor for AW09 Helo
Aero Facility will be responsible for AW09 commercial applications in Japan
Rotorcraft
Explosive Helicopter Stunt Leads To YouTuber’s Arrest
Pilot who flew the helicopter for the filming had his license revoked by the FAA
Aircraft
Leonardo Flies AW609 In Navy Aircraft Carrier Sea Trials
The aircraft has not yet received a civil type certificate
Rotorcraft
Airbus Delivers 1st ACH160 Helicopter in North America
Chartright Air Group will start flying charters in the ACH160 in the third quarter
Aircraft
Leonardo To Assemble AW609 at Grottaglie Facility
The company is suspending production of airliner fuselages for Boeing for four months
Rotorcraft
Hoper Launches Aegean Islands Helicopter Service
The move signals that there is a market for regional mobility that helicopters can serve
Rotorcraft
EASA Starts Flight Tests on AW09 Helicopter
The Leonardo subsidiary is aiming to certify the single-engined rotorcraft in 2025
Avionics
Garmin GI 275 Approved for MD Helicopters MD500/530
The approval expands installation options for Garmin's electronic flight instrument
Maintenance and Modifications
GPMS Adds Two More Airbus Models to Foresight HUMS STCs
GPMS' Foresight HUMS is now certified on five different Airbus models
Rotorcraft
Omni Helicopters Picks Two for Ab Initio Helo Training
The rigorous selection process involved nearly 20 candidates
Rotorcraft
Loft VR Helo Simulator Approved for Sling Load Training
Pilots were able to safety handle real sling loads after the VR training
