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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Sacramento Flying First Police Bell 505

Bell has delivered the first law-enforcement configured 505 light single.

Rotorcraft

December 4, 2018

Bestfly Expands into Rotary Charter Market with AW139s

The helicopters are the first rotary-wing aircraft the ISBAO operator has added to its fleet since launching in November 2009.

Charter & Fractional

November 28, 2018

Kaman To Keep K-Max in Production

Kaman commits to third lot of new build K-Max helicopters

Rotorcraft

November 28, 2018

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight

Rotorcraft

November 28, 2018

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FAA Proposes Rotor Blade AD for MD 500/600 Helicopters

The proposed airworthiness directive would mandate new repetitive inspections for main rotor blade cracks.

Rotorcraft

November 27, 2018

Helicopter Lessor Waypoint Files Bankruptcy

Waypoint Leasing has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and put itself up for sale.

Rotorcraft

November 26, 2018

Third Kopter SH09 Prototype Flies

Kopter Group announced the first flight of its third SH09 test helicopter this week.

Rotorcraft

November 23, 2018

IBAC Hopes To Promote IS-BAO/IS-BAH to Asia Regulators

Business and general aviation operators are complying with airline rules, says the IBAC director general.

Rotorcraft

November 21, 2018

Personal Helicopter Flying Posts Highest Accident Rate

The USHST reports that the overall accident rate is declining.

Accidents

November 20, 2018

Jetcopter Unveils Seven-seat VTOL Design

German firm finalizes design for roadworthy $350,000 VTOL.

Rotorcraft

November 19, 2018

Russia Working On 378-knot Compound Helicopter

Proposed Russian helicopter's top speed would best Western rotorcraft by 100 knots.

Rotorcraft

November 19, 2018

Russia Deals 20 Ansat Helicopters to China

The Russian light twin helicopter will fly EMS missions in China

Rotorcraft

November 19, 2018

HAI Calls FAA Limits on ADS-B Rebates 'Unacceptable'

The association twice has been rebuffed in its attempt to convince the FAA to include rotorcraft in the ADS-B rebate program.

Rotorcraft

November 19, 2018

AVIC Provides First Glimpse of Sino-Russian Heavy-lifter

At the recent Airshow China held at Zhuhai, AVIC shoewd off a model of the Advanced Heavy Lift helicopter it is developing, based on the mighty Mi-26

Rotorcraft

November 17, 2018

Helos Attacking California Fires

At least 43 helicopter crews have been flying on the fires ravaging California.

Rotorcraft

November 14, 2018

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods

Aircraft

November 14, 2018

China’s Z-10ME Showcased with Increased Capabilities

The enhanced Z-10ME with anti-submarine and special forces capabilities was showcased at Airshow China in Zhuhai in October.

Rotorcraft

November 13, 2018

Leonardo Selling 22 AW169Ms To Italy's Guardia

Deal Valued At $315.5 Million

Rotorcraft

November 12, 2018

Emergency Tail Rotor AD Issued for AW169, AW189

AD was issued In wake of fatal AW169 crash.

Rotorcraft

November 9, 2018

Bristow Acquiring Columbia for $560 Million

CEO Baliff is stepping down from Bristow.

Rotorcraft

November 9, 2018