Rotorcraft

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

Oct 19, 2020 - 11:46 AM
AW139 Enlisted To Support Giant Red Sea Project
The Helicopter Company will provide a Leonardo AW139 helicopter and crew to support construction of the Kingdom's massive Red Sea project.
Oct 19, 2020 - 11:08 AM
Max-Viz EVS STC'd for Airbus AS350 Helicopters
Astronics’ Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 enhanced vision systems have received FAA and Transport Canada approval for installation in the Airbus AS350.
Oct 16, 2020 - 10:00 AM
General Atomics Buying Ruag's German MRO
Ruag International's sale of operations at Oberpfaffenhofen to General Atomics Europe includes its military helicopter MRO and Dornier 228 production.
Oct 15, 2020 - 12:08 PM
Airbus Helicopters Signs Air Methods to HCare Support
Air ambulance provider Air Methods has signed a $24 million, five-year HCare Smart support contract with Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Oct 13, 2020 - 3:23 PM
Miami-Dade Fire Gets First Leonardo AW139
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) has taken delivery of the first of four AW139s ordered last year.
NH90 FS
Oct 13, 2020 - 6:05 AM
France Orders NH90 Helicopters For Special Forces
The final ten NH90 TTHs helicopters on order for the French army will be delivered to a new standard optimized for special forces support.
London Heli Shuttle
Oct 12, 2020 - 1:09 PM
London Heli Shuttle Driving Traffic at Biggin Hill
London Biggin Hill Airport is seeing more traffic during the Covid-19 pandemic with the help of the London Heli Shuttle.
Oct 12, 2020 - 1:02 PM
Meridian Helos Keeps Busy with Bell 206 Refurb Projects
Meridian Helicopters has delivered its 18th Bell 206 refurbished helicopter.
heli tour
Oct 9, 2020 - 3:06 PM
More Insurance Pain Forecast for Rotor Industry
Helicopter insurance premiums are rising in a "hard market" that could last another two years.
Bristow S-92
Oct 9, 2020 - 9:48 AM
Bristow's UK SAR Contract Extended
Bristow’s contract to provide search and rescue (SAR) services in the UK has been extended through 2026.