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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FAA To Measure Noise Complaints in LA

A noise-complaint system to be launched in the spring should provide a complete picture of noise in the Los Angeles area.

Regulations and Government

February 10, 2015

Erickson Signs Support Deal with Bell Helicopter

The agreement, which includes a licensing agreement for Erickson to make, buy and distribute Bell 214 part numbers, will extend the life of the Bell 214.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 10, 2015

Heli-Expo 2015 Alighting in Orlando

This year’s Heli-Expo show will feature more than 60 helicopters on static display and more than 700 exhibitors.

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2015

Helicopter Fatal Rate Declines Dramatically

Total accident numbers, as well as fatal accident numbers down

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2015

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U.S. Army's 'Bridge' is Modernization, Unmanned Teaming

Manned-unmanned teaming of Apaches and unmanned aircraft is the U.S. Army's 'bridging strategy' to replace OH-58 Kiowa Warriors.

Rotorcraft

February 5, 2015

Gecas Moves Into Helicopter Leasing with Milestone Takeover

GE has paid $1.775 billion and has assumed Milestone’s debts.

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2015

New Rotorcraft 2015

The civil market continues to slow, but OEMs look to the future.

Rotorcraft

February 1, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Describes Export Prospects

Maker eyes orders from Brazil, Malaysia, Qatar, and Poland to offset cuts in European orders.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2015

Chinook 'Block 2' Program Could Begin in 2017, Army Says

The U.S. Army plans to extend the life of its venerable CH-47 Chinook another 45 years through a series of block upgrades.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2015

2014 Sales, Deliveries Flat at Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters delivered 44 percent of the 736 civil and parapublic helicopters shipped worldwide last year.

Rotorcraft

January 27, 2015

NH-90 Maker Reports Good Feedback; Describes Support Efforts

NH Industries hopes to improve availability and encourage joint customer funding of future upgrades.

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2015

Bristow Takes Long View of Oil Price Slide

The oil-and-gas company is proceeding with its commitments to buy and lease new helicopters.

Fuel

January 22, 2015

Brazil’s Petrobras Flying into Headwinds

The company is embroiled in an international corruption scandal that could limit its future access to capital markets and retard exploration projects.

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2015

In-gearbox Sensor Detects Failures Earlier

In EASA-funded research project, Cranfield University successfully tests crack detection system at full scale.

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2015

Port Canaveral Commissioners Support Helitour Operator

The company modified its flight routes to reduce noise for neighbors.

Rotorcraft

January 21, 2015

Telluride Helitrax Offers Ski/Board Package from Denver

Skiers/snowboarders will board the company’s Eurocopter AS350B3e for six runs at elevations from 10,000 to 14,000 feet.

Rotorcraft

January 21, 2015

Australian Beef Deal To Spur Helicopter Activity

Helicopters are used for mustering.

Rotorcraft

January 20, 2015

The Seven Best Technologies To Help Reduce Helicopter Accidents

Research shows these technologies have significantly reduced helicopter fatalities.

Rotorcraft

January 18, 2015

AgustaWestland Starts AW169 Production

Initial deliveries and certification of the new medium-twin helicopter are expected in the second quarter.

Rotorcraft

January 9, 2015

Russian Oil Company Places Order for 160 AW189 Helicopters

Helicopters will be supplied mainly through HeliVert, a joint venture between AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters.

Rotorcraft

January 8, 2015