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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Enstrom Helicopters Shutters, Files Bankruptcy

Enstrom delivered more than 1,300 helicopters during its 64 year history.

Rotorcraft

January 20, 2022

Industry, FAA Scramble To Clean Up FCC 5G 'Mess'

"Flight cancellations and operational disruptions will be a reality," ALPA warns.

Avionics

January 14, 2022

All Survive Pennsylvania HEMS Crash

EC-135 was attempting emergency landing

Accidents

January 12, 2022

The Problem With 5G

While it appears the airlines and telcos have cut a deal on 5G C-band roll-out, biz and rotorcraft appear out in the cold.

Regulations and Government

January 11, 2022

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Bell 429 Fleet Tops 500,000 Hours

Bell's 429 light twin has a diverse roster of global customers.

Rotorcraft

January 10, 2022

French Police Takes 10 Airbus H160 Helicopters

The Gendarmerie Nationale has ordered 10 new Airbus H160 medium twin helicopters.

Rotorcraft

January 10, 2022

Bizav Cautious, Rotor Critical on 5G Delay

Verizon and AT&T formally agree to delay 5G C-band roll-out to January 19.

Rotorcraft

January 4, 2022

Bad Night At Black Rock

The 2017 crash of an Irish S-92 highlights the hazards of night-time SAR operations.

Accidents

January 3, 2022

Covid Drives Spike in Bristow SAR Missions

Bristow says 66 percent of its search and rescue missions in the Gulf of Mexico were Covid-related.

Rotorcraft

December 28, 2021

Hill Helicopters Tops 342 Orders

Development of its new turbine single helicopter is "right on schedule," according to Hill Helicopters.

Rotorcraft

December 28, 2021

RBI Hawker Adds AW139, AW109 Blade Repair Approvals

RBI Hawker's Brisbane facility received Part 145 maintenance organization approval from the Australian CASA in June.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 28, 2021

Austria To Replace Alouette IIIs with Leonardo AW169s

Having announced the AW169's selection in 2020, Austria has now committed to the purchase with a government-to-government order from Italy.

Rotorcraft

December 28, 2021

Bavarian Police Order Eight Airbus H145s

Bavaria’s new five-bladed Airbus H145D3 helicopters will replace H135s operated by its police force.

Rotorcraft

December 24, 2021

Navy Orders 36 More Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

The latest order takes the Navy's TH-73A fleet to 104 aircraft, but the total should reach 130 by 2024.

Rotorcraft

December 23, 2021

Spain Orders 36 Airbus H135 Helicopters

Spain's government will use new Airbus Helicopters H135s for pilot training and law enforcement.

Rotorcraft

December 23, 2021

Jet Aviation Delivers Three Overhauled Bell 412s

The Bell 412 overhauls at Jet Aviation’s Fujairah, UAE operation included five-year inspections, engine upgrades, and new paint.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 22, 2021

France Places First Order for the H160M Guépard Helicopter

Ultimately France intends to buy 169 H160Ms for the HIL (light joint helicopter) requirement to serve with the air force, army and navy.

Rotorcraft

December 22, 2021

Russian Mi-171A3 Makes First Flight

New Mi-171 variant designed to serve offshore energy market.

Rotorcraft

December 21, 2021

Coptersafety Gets FAA Part 142 Approval

Coptersafety currently offers FAA-approved programs for the Leonardo AW139.

Rotorcraft

December 21, 2021

Bristow Teams With Overair on Butterfly eVTOL

Helo operator Bristow has launched a collaboration with Overair, marking its fourth such deal with an aircraft OEM in the advanced air mobility sector.

Rotorcraft

December 17, 2021