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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Airbus Sells H135s to APR for Malaysian EMS Operations

Airbus Helicopters builds its fleet in Malaysia with more sales and support.

Rotorcraft

March 18, 2015

AgustaWestland Opens Aberdeen Spare Parts Supply Center

Facility provides support for Northern Europe’s offshore and SAR helicopter fleets.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 17, 2015

Sikorsky Considers Selling Single-engine Line

Two former Schweizer models are still produced but Sikorsky is no longer taking orders.

Rotorcraft

March 17, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Inks Mega Deal in Korea

H155 to be basis for civil and armed helicopters in $1.5 billion deal.

Rotorcraft

March 17, 2015

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UTC Considers Sikorsky Divestiture

Helicopter manufacturer could become standalone company, as spinoff is the most likely option.

Rotorcraft

March 16, 2015

Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot

Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot

Aircraft

March 16, 2015

Ornge Reconsiders AW139 Fleet

The air ambulance service could eventually sell or trade its AW139s.

Rotorcraft

March 13, 2015

Bell Re-Energizes Product Support

Textron unit has a three-pronged plan to keep customer aircraft flying.

Rotorcraft

March 13, 2015

Marenco Selects Sagem for SKYe SH-09 Helicopter

Sagem will provide its ICDS 8A PFD and engine monitoring system.

Avionics

March 11, 2015

Helicopter Operators See Drones as a Business Opportunity

Operations of the unmanned aircraft are likely to proliferate, and their integration needs to be done right, says HAI president Matt Zuccaro.

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2015

How the Universal Avionics InSight Flight Deck is Modernizing MD Helicopters’ Explorer

How the Universal Avionics InSight Flight Deck is Modernizing MD Helicopters’ Explorer

Aircraft

March 10, 2015

Papillon Celebrates Golden Anniversary

The world's largest and oldest aerial sightseeing company marks its first half century with a special edition Airbus Helicopters EC130T2

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Vector Cleared to Handle AS350 Upgrades

The Canadian MRO provider sees value in customers upgrading to the latest AS350 standard

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Sikorsky Grows Helicopter Engineers in Brazil

Sikorsky is sponsoring the education of rotorcraft engineers in Brazil

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Airbus Delivers Perfect Fit AS350

Canadian leasing company Southward Helicopters sees the AStar's versatility as a key selling point

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Another STC Under its Belt, Donaldson Looks to the Future

Celebrating its 100th Anniversary, the engine filtration system maker assesses the latest developments in inlet barrier filtration

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

U.S. Park Service Police Unit Wins MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Flight crew flew five and half hours during the rescue attempt mission

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Honored With Golden Hour Award

Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue honored for sveral lives

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Able Aero Touts PMA Tail-rotor Fan Shaft

Able Aerospace recently obtained FAA parts manufacturer approval for its tail-rotor fan shaft

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Bell, Hughes Explore PBN for Operators in China

The companies are collaborating on possible PBN procedures for Bell operators equipped with advanced navigation systems.

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2015