Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
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
Rotorcraft
Light Jet Broker Aerocor Adds Helo Sales Division
Company is providing free information for potential light helicopter buyers
Training and Workforce
USAIG Gives Policyholders Access to VAI's Risk Program
ORRA program coaches help helicopter operators to be more resilient in dealing with risk
Rotorcraft
Saudi National Guard Signs for MD 530F Helo Support
In-country factory maintenance support will help improve efficiency and availability
Rotorcraft
Australian Fire Service Selects GPMS Foresight HUMS
Fleet of Black Hawk helicopters is being equipped with health and usage monitoring systems
Rotorcraft
LCI Places Two H145D3 Helos in Papua New Guinea
Pacific Helicopters will operate the helicopters on behalf of Santos' Oil Search (PNG) subsidiary
Rotorcraft
Rotortrade Earns Approval for EC120, H125 Helo Mx
Company is adding more helicopter types to its Part 145 certificate
Airports
Skyportz Reports Orders for New eVTOL Aircraft Vertipad Concept
Australia-based company said three customers have committed for 1,000 vertipads
Rotorcraft
Helibras Continues To Dominate Brazil's Helicopter Market
Airbus subsidiary has 47% market share of turbine helicopters in the country
Airports
Archer Reveals Planned Los Angeles Vertiport Sites
Electric air taxis could fly at the Super Bowl and Summer Olympics
Rotorcraft
Miami-Dade Police Orders Four Airbus H125 Helicopters
More than 7,200 members of the Ecureuil family have been delivered
Rotorcraft
Bell Logs Multiple Sales during APSCON Conference
Helicopter manufacturer also delivered two 407 GXis during the event
Maintenance and Modifications
LAPD Selects Airwolf Li-ion Batteries for Airbus H125s
Batteries provide better performance and longer life
Environment
Textron eAviation Joins NBAA's AAM Roundtable
Group focuses on maintaining the U.S. position as a global leader in aviation and aerospace, especially in AAM
Rotorcraft
FAA Issues STC for Helitak Fire Tank on Sikorsky S-92A
The 5,000-liter tank is easily removable and didn't require any structural changes to the airframe
Rotorcraft
Learning To Fly with Night-vision Goggles
Training is essential when learning to fly with NVG at night
