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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U.S. Military Helos Mobilize To Help Bahamas

U.S. military helicopters flying medevac, SAR missions in the Bahamas following Hurrican Dorian.

Rotorcraft

September 4, 2019

Kamov Ka-62 Makes Flying Debut at MAKS 2019

The model has been through a series of launches and relaunches, but is now ready for public display.

Rotorcraft

September 3, 2019

VIP-configured Mi-38 Wins Russian Civil Aviation Nod

The Russian agency signed off on major certificate changes for the VIP version of the helicopter, which was certified in 2015.

Rotorcraft

September 3, 2019

Ansat Aurus VVIP Helicopter Unveiled at MAKS 2019

Russian Helicopters has developed both a VIP version and a cold-weather version.

Rotorcraft

September 3, 2019

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Helo Fueling Error Could Cost Flight Crew $1 Million

German police crew refueled their EC135 with avgas--twice.

Rotorcraft

August 30, 2019

Second Airbus Helicopters H145D3 Flies

Second H145 D3 prototype will be used to test autopilot, performance, and structure.

Rotorcraft

August 30, 2019

Airbus Offers Tiger Upgrade to Australia

Upgrading the current Tiger fleet could save Australia AUD3 billion compared with buying new attack helicopters

Rotorcraft

August 30, 2019

MAKS 2019: KRET Showcases Updated Mi-24

New equipment and new capabilities—including an air-to-air capability—can breathe new life into a combat classic

Rotorcraft

August 30, 2019

New Schedule, Specs for VRT500 Light Helicopter

The manufacturer has improved performance specs for the aircraft announced last year.

Rotorcraft

August 29, 2019

Bill Would Effectively End Most Heli Tourism in U.S.

U.S. Rep Ed Case's bill would prohibit flights over national parks, prohibit narration from pilots

Accidents

August 29, 2019

Bell 505 Fleet Reaches 20,000 Hours

Bell has delivered 200 of its 505 light singles to customers on six continents

Rotorcraft

August 28, 2019

Life Flight Completes HAI Safety Program

Air ambulance operation Life Flight has completed the Helicopter Association International's Accreditation Program of Safety.

Rotorcraft

August 28, 2019

Vipers and Venoms for the Czech Air Force

The Czechs have selected the UH-1Y and AH-1Z in preference to the Sikorsky UH-60M as the country increases its defense spending

Rotorcraft

August 23, 2019

Airbus Delivers 200th Lakota Trainer To U.S. Army

The U.S. Army has trained nearly 1,500 student pilots on the Airbus UH-72A.

Rotorcraft

August 20, 2019

Garmin Announces Flight Control System for Bell 505

Garmin expects to certify the GFC 600H flight control system for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in the first half of next year.

Avionics

August 20, 2019

Mobile NDT Now Part of Duncan Aviation's Services

NDT teams are based at Duncan facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska; Provo, Utah; and Battle Creek, Michigan.

Aircraft

August 20, 2019

Utah Launches Rotor Career Pathway Program

The program partners universities and industry with local high schools to teach rotor-specific aviation flight training and technician classes.

Rotorcraft

August 19, 2019

Bell 407GXi Gets IFR Approval

U.S. Navy requires new training helicopters to be IFR capable.

Rotorcraft

August 19, 2019

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Reaches 200th Delivery Milestone

Bell today announced delivery of the 200th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, with the milestone helicopter going to Austria-based operator Hubi-fly Helikopter.

Rotorcraft

August 15, 2019

New Orders for Leonardo in Brazil

The sale of four AW109s and an AW169 will expand already sizeable Leonardo’s VIP/corporate fleet flying in Brazil.

Rotorcraft

August 14, 2019