Rotorcraft

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

Subaru Bell 412EPX
May 25, 2021 - 1:01 PM
Subaru and Bell Deliver First 412EPX
Japan’s national police has taken delivery of the first customer production Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter.
Five-blade Airbus Helicopters H145
May 25, 2021 - 11:13 AM
Airbus Completes First Five-blade H145 Retrofit
Airbus Helicopters has performed the first conversion of a four-blade H145 light twin to the new five-blade version.
May 24, 2021 - 11:27 AM
PAG's Keystone Acquisition Adds M250 Engine Expertise
The global fleet of M250 gas turbine engines has logged more than 250 million flight hours among 170 fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft types.
UHI
May 21, 2021 - 10:17 AM
Universal and Bell Team On 505 Training
Universal Helicopters (UHI) is partnering with Bell to deliver pilot training in the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light turbine single.
Airbus Helicopters EC130 with Max-Viz EVS (Photo: Astronics)
May 21, 2021 - 9:40 AM
Astronics Secures STCs for Enhanced Vision on EC130s
FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada Civil Aviation have all approved the Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 aboard Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4s and T2s.
Airbus H160
May 19, 2021 - 9:57 AM
Airbus H160 Earns JCAB Approval
Airbus Helicopters’ H160 medium twin has been granted type certification by Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau.
May 19, 2021 - 9:46 AM
Insurer Seeks Removal from Bryant Crash Lawsuit
OC Helicopter insurer Endurance claims $10 million policy does not cover rotorcraft.
Mi-171A2 and Mi-38
May 18, 2021 - 9:03 AM
Ruggedness, Reliability Keep Russian VIP helicopters in Vogue
The Mi-8/17 series helicopters remain in widespread use worldwide.
May 17, 2021 - 4:12 PM
Helo IMC Avoidance Course Launched
The USHST and HAI have launched the “56 Seconds to Live” course on line.
Airbus helideck
May 17, 2021 - 1:01 PM
ACH Deals with Challenging but Resilient Market
Airbus Corporate Helicopters finding success and opportunity in the yachting market.