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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Bell VP, Former Dealer Head Indicted On Fraud Charges

Bell VP Jay Ortiz and Puerto Rican dealer charged in connection with sales of 429s, 407.

December 19, 2018

First Serial-production Airbus Helicopters H160 Flies

The first serial production H160 will be delivered to launch customer Babcock in 2020.

December 18, 2018

Bell V-280 Celebrates First Year Of Flight

The Bell V-280 tiltrotor has achieved a variety of performance milestones over the course of 85 flight test hours.

December 18, 2018

Airbus Secures H225M Order from Hungary

Hungary has followed up its order for H145s with a sizeable purchase of H225Ms, with which it will complete the transformation of its rotary-wing force

December 17, 2018

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Robinson Safety Course Logs 21,000 Graduates

Helicopter OEM Robinson offers popular 3.5-day safety course at its U.S. factory and through foreign dealers throughout the year.

December 17, 2018

Helicopter Insurance Premiums Could Double

Sticker shock looms for those renewing helicopter insurance policies.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 17, 2018

Leonardo Sells More Firefighting AW139s

Fire agencies in Italy and the U.S. are placing orders for additional Leonardo intermediate twin helicopters.

December 14, 2018

Turkey’s T625 Utility Helicopter Is Named Gökbey

Following its first flight in September, Turkey's-six-tonne helicopter now has a name. The type is also due to get an all-Turkish engine in the future.

December 14, 2018

All-electric R44 Sets Flight Record

A Robinson R44 modified by Tier 1 Engineering has set a new world record for electric-powered helicopter flight.

December 13, 2018

Helicopter OEMs Stress Regional Importance at MEBAA

Airbus Corporate Helicopters and the Bell 505 are making their MEBAA debuts this year.

December 11, 2018

Bell Sees Good Prospects in Rotorcraft Market

With its 505 and 525 models bookending the civil product line, Bell sees strong potential in the region's customer base.

December 11, 2018

Philippines Leans Towards Black Hawk and T129

Recent statements from the Philippines defense minister have revealed that the nation is looking to buy new helicopters, and possibly Gripens too.

December 11, 2018

Airbus Corporate Helicopters CEO Is Bullish on the Breed

With its ACH145 interior mockup on display at MEBAA, Airbus Corporate Helicopters Is On the Hunt for Middle East Customers

December 11, 2018

London Biggin Hill Heli-Shuttle Adds an AW139 to Fleet

With the addition of a Leonardo AW139 twin-engine helicopter, London Biggin Hill's Heli-Shuttle service expands its capabilities.

December 10, 2018

Bell Delivers Pair of 429s to Local Flight Academy

Bell's 429 is set to go into service as a multi-engine trainer with EDIC Horizon International Flight Academy.

December 10, 2018

Macquarie Agrees To Buy Bankrupt Waypoint for $650 Million

Macquarie's acquisition of Waypoint will strengthen its position in the helicopter leasing market.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 10, 2018

Robinson Helicopter Foresees Market Weakness in 2019

Helicopter CEO see strong dollar, higher interest rates, tariffs, as sales barriers.

December 10, 2018

Airbus Corporate Jets, Copters Team at MEBAA

Airbus Corporate Jets is touting NextGen execliners, while a new rotor division aims to provide the “last leg” of corporate jet journeys.

December 9, 2018

Tail Rotor System Failure Led To LOC In AW169 Crash

The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch focuses on overtorqued nut while EASA issues another emergency AD.

December 6, 2018

Waypoint Bankruptcy Fuels Continuing Helicopter Glut

Helicopter lessor Waypoint filed bankruptcy after pursuing expansion in a down market.

December 5, 2018

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