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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Ten-year Global Rotorcraft Market Pegged at $220B

Forecast International says world rotorcraft production will reach 18,000 between 2019 and 2028

August 14, 2019

AeroAsset Says Latin American Heli Market Recovering

Toronto, Canada-based AeroAsset is using LABACE 2019 as a platform to promote its latest free quarterly report on the helicopter market.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 14, 2019

Textron Underlines TAM AE Key Role as Latam Partner

Textron Aviation executives and TAM's president met with AIN at LABACE 2019 to explain their plans in the growing Latin American region.

August 14, 2019

Pilot Dozed Off at Controls of MedFlight Helo

The FAA is investigating an incident in which a Boston MedFlight pilot briefly fell asleep at the controls of a helicopter while transporting a patient.

August 13, 2019

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Rotorcraft Deliveries Dip in 1H19

According to statistics released by GAMA, the entire segment was down more than 15 percent from a year ago, with turbine helicopters down 11.3 percent.

August 13, 2019

Kopter and Gualter Cement Distributor Deal

Gualter Helicopteros is exhibiting a mockup of Kopter’s new SH09 helicopter at LABACE.

August 13, 2019

Airbus Focuses on VIP/Corporate Helicopters

The ACH145 is being showcased as an ideal vehicle for corporate and private customers in Brazil.

August 13, 2019

Bell and Embraer Want to Make the eVTOL Dream a Reality

While Embraer remains secretive about its plans for eVTOL aircraft, Bell has unveiled its Nexus design and has partners in place.

August 12, 2019

S-92 Receives Brazilian SAR Certification

The move clears the Sikorsky S-92 to be used in Brazil in all of its production configurations.

August 12, 2019

Leonardo Sees Brazil Picking Up After Slow Patch

Leonardo reports that the offshore and military helicopter markets are looking better in Brazil.

August 10, 2019

Precision Heliparts’ Latin America Revenues Growing Fast

Precision Heliparts expects revenues from its Latin American business to double in the next three years.

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Sees Bounce In Brazil

Bell 505 light single selling well in Brazil

Voom, Parapublic Market Driving Airbus Helicopter Sales In Brazil

Airbus Helicopters thinks Brazil's market potential is "huge."

New Onboard Helicopter Hook Cockpit Display Approved

Onboard's new helicopter cargo hook cockpit display receives FAA approval for the Airbus H125; approvals for other helicopters pending.

Maintenance and Modifications

Airwolf Adds FAA-approved Bell 407 Main Rotor Elastomerics

Airwolf Aerospace's new elastomeric bearings for the Bell 407 main rotor head offer operators a lower-cost option for replacement parts.

Onboard Systems Receives STC For Cockpit Load Indicator

The new C-40 device is an improvement over its 20-year-old C-39, offering a simple change from the earlier model.

Airbus Helicopters Opens Malaysian Completions Center

Airbus Helicopters opened its new regional completion and delivery center (CDC) in Subang, Malaysia, as it streamlines its services in Asia.

Maintenance and Modifications

Pulselite Now Standard on Bell 407GXi

Precise Flite's Pulselite pulsing lighting system increases visibility, helping reflect the speed and directional movement of the aircraft.

Maintenance and Modifications

Unmanned Korean MD500 Flies for the First Time

Korean Air’s Aerospace Division has modified a former armed forces helicopter to an unmanned configuration with the aim of creating an armed platform

Era Profits On Asset Sales, Merger Fever Comes To Offshore

Era Group posted modest Q2 net income while CHC said it is open to a merger

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

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