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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McConkey Receives Excellence In Safety Award

McConkey is considered an unsung hero of the helicopter industry for his pioneering work on GPS approaches.

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2015

Bartolotta is recipient of HAI Lifetime Achievement Award

Award winner has dedicated his life to the helicopter industry, beginning as an Army pilot in 1969.

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2015

Airbus CEO Takes Steps To Improve Product Support

The company has added to its spare parts inventory and pledged to raise customer satisfaction to industry-leading levels.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2015

Aerolite Has the Latest in EMS Interiors

New roll-in stretchers simplify handling for aeromedical operators.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 27, 2015

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'Sports-car' Performance Promised for Bell V-280

The third-generation tiltrotor takes lessons learned from the V-22 as it prepares for first flight in 2017.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2015

Turbomeca Taps Into 3-D Printing for Engine Nozzles

The Arrano and Ardiden 3 turboshafts are Turbomeca’s first to have parts made with additive manufacturing.

Engines

February 27, 2015

Thales, Greenwich AeroGroup Flight Test LiveAero on S-92

The flight test paves the way for installation of airborne connectivity for Sikorsky’s S-92.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2015

Helitech Opens Its Door to the Up-and-coming

The London event is set to take place at the ExCel exhibition center October 6-8.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2015

Salute to Excellence: MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Flight crew flew five and half hours during the rescue and support mission.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2015

Appareo Pilot of the Year

Dahlen’s actions saved the lives of several firefighters during last year’s King Fire in California.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2015

Bell Helicopter Adds Second Jet Ranger X to Test Fleet

Since fligth testing began in November, the helicopter program has quickly progressed, performing additional tests and numerous practice autorotations,

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2015

UAVs: Low-Altitude Dangers

Pilots are concerned about the increasing number of encounters with UAVs.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2015

Bell's Garrison: New Programs at Full Speed

Bell Helicopter’s development programs include the 525 Relentless, 505 light single and V-280 Valor tiltrotor.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Simplex Set To Fight Fire in China

The Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer’s Model 304 Fire Attack system is validated for use on the Bell 412 in China.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Mass. State Police Accept Latest Metro EC135

Since 2009, the Louisiana-based helicopter completions specialist has outfitted four EC135s for the law enforcement agency.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

751 Squadron Receives Salute to Excellence

The squadron has saved thousands of lives flying search-and-rescue missions over a 2.3-million sq mi area.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Michael Hirschberg Recognized for Excellence in Communications

Michael Hirschberg is an internationally recognized lecturer on the topic of vertical flight.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Erickson advances after dual acquisitions

There are still opportunities for growth in the Brazilian offshore market despite declining oil prices.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Patrick Cox Receives Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award

Patrick Cox is a prominent figure in the development of the technical aspects of Robinson Helicopter models R22, R44 and R66

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Vision Systems Offers Variety of Innovative Products

Company offers a panoply of products for helicopters, from composite cyclics to solar-protection products.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015