Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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Performance Packages Increase Power, Payload for AW169

Leonardo is developing two new performance packages for the AW169 medium twin.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

AEM Outfits New Sikorsky, Enstrom Platforms

Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. selected for Sikosrsky S-70i Firehawk loudspeakers, and Enstrom 280B Master Caution Panel.

Aircraft

January 28, 2020

Cadorath Touts Rolls-Royce M250 Overhaul Capabilities

Cadorath has completed first deliveries of repaired and overhauled Rolls-Royce M250 engine series IV outer combustion cases.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 28, 2020

Alpine Aerotech Intros Digital VFR Solution for Bell 212

Canada’s Alpine Aerotech reports receiving FAA and EASA STCs for digita Bell 212 VFR flight instruments and will “price the kit aggressively.”

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 28, 2020

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Luma Touts New LED Master Caution Panel

Bellevue, Washington-based Luma Technologies is showcasing it new LED upgrade suite for the UH-60 and S-70 platforms at Heli-Expo 2020.

Avionics

January 28, 2020

EMS Pilot’s Organization Debuts New Website

Non-profit National EMS Pilot’s Association unveils new “user-friendly” website at Heli-Expo.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Three New Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks Grace Heli-Expo

The new Firehawks on display this week at Heli-Expo will soon be available to siphon and drop water, perform hoist rescues, and provide medical transport.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Cobham Unveils Titan Digital Connectivity Line

Cobham offers high-end Bluetooth and spatial separation features in a smaller, lighter package than conventional multi-box communications platforms.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 28, 2020

Bell Brings 2020 Vision to Heli Show

Jet Ranger X avionics and HUMS option, 407GXi single-pilot IFR approval, and upgraded 412/429 flight deck among Bell’s announcements at Heli-Expo

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Bryant's Helicopter In Rapid Descent Before Fatal Crash

Helicopter in fatal flight that killed basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others descended at nearly 5,000 fpm prior to crash.

Accidents

January 28, 2020

MD Helicopters Reroutes Back To Universal Avionics InSight

Insight will be a full solution and enhance the aircraft’s capability for IFR, VFR and all types of operations. Insight is near certification.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Viola Takes the Stick as HAI's Conductor

James Viola takes over as head of Helicopter Association International, following the retirement of long time president and CEO Matt Zuccaro.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Sikorsky Firms Timeline for New S-92 Variants

Sikorsky has set a timetable for the roll-out of the A+ upgrade kit for legacy S-92 helicopters and the launch of the new S-92B model .

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Blueberry Reaches Juicy Milestone

Monaco-based aircraft brokerage Blueberry Aviation has notched its 400th rotorcraft transaction since its founding in 2003.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Bell Chalks Up Orders

At Heli-Expo Bell announces the first customer order for a public service-configured Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Air Center Helicopters Gets First CAMTS' Special Ops OK

Air Center Helicopters is supporting personal recovery and casualty evacuation in Northwest Africa. Medical teams consist of two paramedics.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Bryant Helo Crash Leaves Large Debris Field, Crater

NTSB says fatal flight impacted terrain at an elevation of 1,085 feet.

Accidents

January 28, 2020

Applied Video Imaging Extends Its Warranty to Three Years

The producer of rugged video system components has extended its warranty period from two years to three years.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

CAMP Systems Previews New Mx-tracking Programs

CAMP Systems is joined by Inventory Locator Services (ILS) that CAMP acquired from Boeing last year.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Tilton Explains MDHI Switched to InSight on MD 900/902

Tilton cites long-term relationship and advanced technologies in move to Universal Avionics InSight.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020