Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Iridium Certus 100
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:22 AM
Guardian and Flightcell Launch Iridium Certus System
Expected to result in cost savings for small aircraft operators, the new Iridium Certus 100 system delivers 88 kbps bi-directional data connectivity.
Paul Ross, ABS director holding StartStick 20
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:17 AM
New StarStick 20 Portable GPU Supports Larger Aircraft
Aviation Battery Systems has expanded its range of products to provide flexibility and cost savings for operators of heavy twin-engine helicopters.
Leonardo AW09
Mar 8, 2023 - 10:44 AM
Leonardo AW09 Order Book Tops 50
Leonardo announced new orders and an alliance on the AW09 helicopter program.
PHI MRO facility in Lafayette, Louisiana
Mar 8, 2023 - 10:38 AM
PHI MRO Becomes Sikorsky Customer Support Center
PHI MRO Services is now a factory-designated customer support center for Sikorsky S-92 and S-76C models.
Toll Helicopters with Leonardo
Mar 8, 2023 - 9:30 AM
Toll Helicopters Orders Two AW139s for Australian Defense Force
Australian helicopter operator Toll Helicopters has ordered two new AW139 intermediate twin helicopters from Leonardo.
MD 530F helicopter
Mar 8, 2023 - 8:57 AM
Foresight MX HUMS Now Available For MD 530F Helicopters
The Foresight predictive health and usage monitoring system continuously monitors the condition of the aircraft's engine and drivetrain.
AvPanels Bell Helicopters
Mar 8, 2023 - 8:49 AM
FreeFlight Terrain Radar Altimeters Block 5G Interference
The manufacturer has appointed AvPanels as a preferred reseller for equipment it says is the first major upgrade to radio frequency circuits in decades.
Talon HEC dual cargo hook kit for the Bell 429
Mar 8, 2023 - 8:12 AM
Bell 429 Gets the Onboard Hook
Onboard Systems is developing a new dual cargo hook kit for the Bell 429.
Coulson Aviation will fit its RADS-L tanks to Columbia's Model 234 Chinook helicopters.
Mar 8, 2023 - 4:00 AM
Coulson Adds High Capacity Tanks to Chinook Firefighters
Coulson Aviation is working with Columbia Helicopters to install RADS-L high-flow tanks for water or fire retardant to the Model 234 Chinook rotorcraft.
Leonardo AW139
Mar 7, 2023 - 6:02 PM
Kaan Air and Vulcan Join To Sell Leonardo Helos
Kaan Air formed a joint venture with Vulcan Aviation to sell rotorcraft in the UK and Ireland.