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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LCI Places Three AW139s With China's Kingwing

New Helicopters Configured For EMS

Hungary Orders 20 Airbus H145Ms

Helicopters will be equipped With HForce system

Safran Boosts Arriel 2D TBO by 25 Percent

Major Impact on Airbus Singles Fleet

EASA Proposes Amendments to Helo EMS Operations

The objective of the amendment is to have a “level playing field” for all European member states.

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Bell Teams With Safran on eVTOL Engines

Hybrid Electric Design Envisioned

Airbus Delivers First 'Public Service' H175s

Hong Kong Flying Service Takes First New Variants

Russian Helicopters Reveals New Mi-17 and Mi-26 Versions

They have advanced military provisions, but this means that Ukraine will not supply the powerplants.

Cali Fire Helos Test Remotely Activated Snorkel Sites

Technology Promises To Reduce Refill Times

Bell Delivers First 505s Into China

The 505s will Fly tourism, medevac, and agriculture missions.

New HeliOffshore Videos Demonstrate Safety Enhancements

Key safety programs highlighted in the videos are approach path management guidelines, line operations safety audits, and flight crew operating manuals.

Bell Taps Ruag for Jet Ranger X Service, Reassembly

The Ruag helicopter services center earned the approval ratings for the Bell 505 under its EASA Part 145 certificate.

Maintenance and Modifications

New Leadership Lands at Enstrom Helicopter

CEO Biegler Resigns

Hansen Helo Execs Charged with Fraud, Money Laundering

Charges Include Fraud, Money Laundering, Records Tampering

Fourth Bell 525 Flies

Program Remains On Track For 2019 Certification

Next Kopter To Fly in July

Program On Track For 2019 Deliveries

$40 Million Settlement in Seattle Newscopter Crash

Fatal Accident Injured Motorists

Milestone Becomes Largest S-92 Fleet Owner

Takes Four More Large Sikorsky Helicopters In Purchase Leaseback Deal

HeliRussia Show Marks Decline in Military Sales Abroad

Government and industry officials hope that commercial exports of rotorcraft can compensate, especially to China and Iran.

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Shows First Stylence ACH130

Airbus VIP copter division, celebrating its first anniversary at EBACE, reports strong sales.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leonardo Helicopters Sees Solid Growth in Europe

Italian company believes helicopters that suit a number of applications hedge it against a possible downturn, while it has UAS well in hand.

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