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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Russia Finds Indian Suppliers for Light Utility Helicopter

The Army and Air Force are expected to sign deals with Russian Helicopters later this month.

February 20, 2019

Bristow's Delayed Financials Tied To Helicopter Engines

Bristow again delays release of latest quarterly financial report

February 19, 2019

USAF Ospreys To Receive Silent Knight Radar

The Air Force's CV-22 Osprey is the latest type to receive Raytheon's Silent Knight radar, which adds several new features.

February 19, 2019

Bristow Faces Heavy Financial Headwinds

Bristow's stock dips as it issues "going concern" warning.

February 15, 2019

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Shareholder Suit Lodged Against Bristow

Suit charges Bristow executives with making "materially false" statements about the company's finances.

February 15, 2019

Bell 407GXi Receives China Nod

China's CAAC approves Bell 407GXi

February 13, 2019

Kopter Plans Mollis, Switzerland Plant Expansion

Kopter Group plans to open its new plant in Switzerland in 2021

February 12, 2019

Bristow Hints At Bankruptcy, Drops Columbia Deal

Bristow Group is assessing its "ability to continue as a going concern" amidst financial reporting "weaknesses."

February 11, 2019

EMS Helo Crashes after Other Companies Decline Flight

All three crew killed in crash of Survival Flight Bell 407 in Ohio.

February 5, 2019

Airbus, Helisim Break Ground On Texas Training Center

$40 million helicopter training facility will include new Thales full-motion simulators.

February 5, 2019

Leonardo Opens Helicopter Support Facility in Louisiana

Leonardo Gulf Coast Support Center will include blade repair shop, parts warehouse.

February 2, 2019

Leonardo Encouraged by Navair Helicopter Trainer RFP

Leonardo thinks its TH-119 single is a more cost effective training helicopter for the U.S. Navy.

January 31, 2019

Erickson Aircrane Lost in Australia, Crew Safe

An Erickson Aircrane crashed near a dam while firefighting in Victoria.

January 29, 2019

ASG Sees Mixed Global Helo Market, Lights on Upswing

In the pre-owned market in Asia, prices have held steady but inventory has increased.

January 28, 2019

Bell V-280 Valor Tiltrotor Reaches 280 Knots

Bell V-280 hit target maximum speed after 13 months of flight testing.

January 25, 2019

Tax Credit Floated for Crash-resistant HEMS Fuel Tanks

Colorado congressmen propose a 10 percent tax credit against the cost of installing crash resistant fuel systems in EMS helicopters.

January 24, 2019

Airbus Helicopters' Orders Surge, Deliveries Fall

Orders are up, but deliveries are down for Airbus Helicopters in 2018.

January 23, 2019

Ansat Helo Certified for High-altitude Operations

Russian light twin helicopter now approved for takeoff and landing at altitudes up to 3,500 meters.

January 23, 2019

Bell's Singapore Center Gets Chinese Nod

China approval covers MRO work on the Bell 206, 407, and 429

January 22, 2019

Dispelling Common Misconceptions on Vortex Ring

Canada's helicopter training manual distinguishes between vortex ring and other situations.

January 22, 2019

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