Rotorcraft

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

C4ISR mission system
Mar 6, 2023 - 9:29 AM
AeroSync Max Wireless Comms Will Support C4ISR Platform
Astronautics and Nova Systems are installing search and rescue/law enforcement mission systems on an AW139 helicopter for a European operator.
PHI Aviation air ambulance
Mar 6, 2023 - 9:22 AM
Sikorsky Honors PHI for Record Year of Australian SAR Missions
Sikorsky is formally recognizing PHI Aviation at Heli-Expo this week for a record-breaking year of SAR missions using S-92 helicopters.
Airbus Racer
Mar 6, 2023 - 9:00 AM
Racer Readying for First Flight
Airbus is preparing its "rapid and cost-efficient aircraft" or Racer high-speed demonstrator to begin flight testing this year.
Enstrom 480B helicopter
Mar 6, 2023 - 8:51 AM
Enstrom Helicopter Builds Back Better
Under new ownership, Enstrom Helicopter has restarted its production line and has several upgrades in the works.
Coptersafety Airbus H145D2 simulator
Mar 6, 2023 - 8:48 AM
FAA Qualifies Coptersafety Level D Simulators
Finland-based Coptersafety offers pilot training in the Airbus Helicopters H145 and Leonardo AW139 and AW169.
Technisonic TDFM-9100
Mar 6, 2023 - 12:01 AM
Technisonic Introduces All-band Transceiver Option
Technisonic, a Canadian aeronautical radio and audio communications systems manufacturer, has introduced the TDFM-9100-T6 variant of its multi-band radio.
S-70 Firehawk drawing water from a lake
Mar 5, 2023 - 4:55 PM
United Rotorcraft Ponders S-70 Firehawk Improvements
Air Methods subsidiary United Rotorcraft is contemplating performance enhancements for the S-70 Firehawk platform.
Airbus Helicopters are used for emergency medical services.
Mar 5, 2023 - 12:32 PM
Airbus and International SOS Seek Emergency Medical Progress
The companies' joint LifeSaver program is exploring how response times could be improved for better healthcare outcomes in countries such as Estonia.
MD 530F
Mar 5, 2023 - 11:57 AM
MD Helicopters Settles Copyright Case With Aerometals
The companies have agreed to work together to resume supplies of components and parts made by Aerometals for MD's rotorcraft.
Bell 525
Mar 5, 2023 - 11:29 AM
Bell 525 Certification on Horizon This Year
Bell is accelerating hiring, filling the production line, and preparing for training as the 525 Relentless reaches the final throes of certification.