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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Rockwell Collins Deploys Next-gen Cockpit Displays

Rockwell Collins introduced new next-generation cockpit displays at Heli-Expo 2018.

February 28, 2018

Aviall, CHC Ink Inventory Services Deal

The Boeing subsidiary will help support CHC's global helicopter fleet at its Australian, Brazilian, European, and North American bases.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2018

Whirly-Girls Members Eligible for CHC Safety Scholarships

CHC Group and Collective Magazine will each provide a scholarship to Whirly-Girls members for the 2018 CHC safety summit.

February 28, 2018

Airbus Aligns with Blade

The alliance is seen as complementing Airbus’s existing Voom service

February 28, 2018

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MROinsider Brings Transparency to Mx Services

The Michigan-based aviation maintenance bidding website brings pilots, owners, operators, and MRO providers together while improving customer experience.

February 28, 2018

Honeywell Improves Connectivity for Black Hawks

The Aspire 200 satellite communications system speeds up real-time communications for Black Hawk operators.

February 28, 2018

Mecaer To Complete First VIP Bell 505

The company's MAGnificent treatment will be similar to the cabins it has created for the Bell 429 and 525.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 28, 2018

Sacramento PD Orders 1st Bell 505 Configured for Law Enforcement

The enhanced visibility, maneuverability, and advanced avionics of the Bell 505 make it a choice aircraft, said sergeant Greg Brown.

February 28, 2018

Boston MedFlight Orders Three Airbus H145s

The first two aircraft will enter service this spring while the third will arrive in the fall.

February 28, 2018

Leonardo Delivers AW119Kx Helicopters to Rwanda

Leonardo has delivered two AW119Kx helicopters to Akagera Aviation in Rwanda.

February 28, 2018

HFI Forecast Spotlights Deepening Pilot and Mechanic Shortage

The forecast sees a shortage of 7,649 helicopter pilots in the U.S. by 2036.

February 28, 2018

P&WC To Power Temsco UH-1H Upgrades

PT6C-67D offers performance improvement for UH-1H operators

February 28, 2018

Safran on Pace for Multiple Certifications This Year

The engine maker is showcasing its new Arrano, Ardiden 3 and a mockup of the Aneto, alongside its venerable Arriel 2.

February 27, 2018

Sikorsky Releases v2.0 of iFly Flight Calculator Suite

Latest version offers a new graphical interface and connects to web-based weather data.

February 27, 2018

Bell 525 Flight-test Program Makes Progress

Two Bell 525 flight-test vehicles have accumulated an additional 200 flight test hours since returning to the air last July.

February 27, 2018

EuroTec Nears Li-Ion Battery STC for Airbus H130

EuroTec's STC would incorporate the TB17 lithium-ion battery from True Blue Power into the Airbus H130/EC130B4 series

Maintenance and Modifications

February 27, 2018

Bell Launches 407GXi

The dash -C47E/4 engine replaces the Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/8 in the 407GXP that Bell launched in 2015.

February 27, 2018

Advanced Torque Products Develops Tool Kit for Enstroms

Advanced Torque Products has developed a new tooling kit for Enstrom F-28F, 480B, and 280FX helicopters.

February 27, 2018

Sikorsky Adds Thai Aviation Services as Support Center

Thai Aviation Services is Sikorsky's seventh customer support center in the Asia-Pacific region.

February 27, 2018

NGTI, Billings Flying Service Team on T55 Support

Billings Flying Service will maintain the parts inventory necessary to support NGTI’s engine repair, maintenance, and overhaul services.

February 27, 2018

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