Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Maintenance and Modifications
PHI MRO Services Appointed Approved Leonardo Supplier
Move strengthens PHI's relationship with helicopter OEM
Maintenance and Modifications
Meridian Receives Part 145 Repair Station Certificate
MRO provider specializes in Bell 206 and 407 helicopter maintenance
Rotorcraft
Avincis Strengthens Portugal Helicopter MRO Base
Plan will help ensure long-term job stability for Portugal workforce
Rotorcraft
PHI Adds H175s to Australian Energy Support Fleet
Twin-engine aircraft will be based at Broome in Western Australia
Rotorcraft
Onboard Talon Dual Cargo Hook Approved in Bell 429
Kits are retrofittable to 429s with existing single- or dual-hook systems
Rotorcraft
Operators Enrolling in VAI Risk Accreditation Program
ORRA encourages helicopter companies to go beyond traditional risk management
Rotorcraft
FAA Issues Special Airworthiness Cert for Skyryse One
Single-flight-control user interface makes helicopter flying safer and easier
Rotorcraft
Blade Helo Shuttle Service Returns to 2024 NBAA-BACE
Helicopter flights will be available to transport attendees between the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport
Rotorcraft
Aero Asset: Twin-engine Helo Market Retail Sales Drop
Europe was the only region to see sales increase, up by 5%
Accidents
Snowmobiler Who Collided with Army Helo Awarded $3.3M
Black Hawk had landed on a private airstrip that was also a snowmobile trail
Accidents
Jury Awards $116M in Doors-off Helitour Crash
All five passengers drowned after autorotation into NYC's East River
Maintenance and Modifications
Schweizer Grants MRO Authorization to Italy’s Elicuneo
Boglietto-based helicopter service provider operates its own fleet of Schweizer 300 helicopters
Rotorcraft
SGi Becomes Leonardo AW09 Launch Customer for Indonesia
Company plans to offer medevac, cargo and passenger transport, and utility services
Rotorcraft
EASA Rule Change Removes Full-flight Sim Mandate
Loft Dynamics VR flight simulation training devices can fill the full-flight simulator role
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Certifies S-92 Main Gearbox Life Extension
LifePlus methodology enables extended life for certain components
Regulations and Government
Hansen Helicopters Imports Raise Questions
Government suggests that Hansen continues to operate in violation of court orders
Rotorcraft
Sasemar Awards Another 5-year SAR Contract to Avincis
The Avincis fleet used for the SAR contract includes Leonardo AW139s and Airbus H225s
Rotorcraft
Avincis Wins Spanish Maritime Search-and-rescue Contract
Portuguese operator has supported its Spanish client for more than 30 years
Rotorcraft
Petroleum Air Expands Leonardo Helo Mx Capabilities
Egypt-based company is expanding in the Red Sea and Mediterranean
Rotorcraft
Robinson Doubles Service Life on a Dozen R66 Helo Parts
Life extension will lower R66 helicopter operating costs by 6%
Rotorcraft
Bell Delivers Custom 505 to Brazil Auto Dealer
Helicopter's paint scheme matches that of the owner's Lamborghini Aventador
Safety
Indian Air Force Drops AW119 Helicopter in Rescue Flight
Rotorcraft was stranded in mountains after carrying pilgrims to shrines
Airports
Brisbane Bids For eVTOL Air Taxis to Support 2032 Olympic Games
Urban air mobility is among several transportation upgrades the Australian city is considering
Rotorcraft
LCI Delivers Two AW139s to Babcock for EMS Operations
Striking flight path of the dragonfly motif was designed by Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti
Accidents
Helo Accident Caused by Inadequate Engine Inspection
Six people were killed during a "Huey Reunion" event held in 2022
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Proposes Special Conditions for Skyryse One STC
Requirements address certification for items not currently covered by existing regulations
Rotorcraft
UK Government To Scrap Contract for Helicopter Flights
New contract will not be signed at the end of 2024
Maintenance and Modifications
Bristow Ireland Gets Part 145 Mx Station Approval
MRO will support Bristow's search-and-rescue contract
Aircraft
Sikorsky VH-92A Now Officially Marine One
Militarized S-92A transports U.S. president for the first time
Rotorcraft
Unither Bioelectronics Plans Hydrogen-powered Helicopters
Hydrogen fuel cells could power organ delivery flights
