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Kamov Ka-62 Makes Flying Debut at MAKS 2019
The model has been through a series of launches and relaunches, but is now ready for public display.September 3, 2019, 5:31 AMThe Kamov Ka-62 made its flying debut at MAKS 2019, held from August 17 to...
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VIP-configured Mi-38 Wins Russian Civil Aviation Nod
The Russian agency signed off on major certificate changes for the VIP version of the helicopter, which was certified in 2015.September 3, 2019, 7:36 AMRussian Helicopters demonstrated three versions...
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Ansat Aurus VVIP Helicopter Unveiled at MAKS 2019
Russian Helicopters has developed both a VIP version and a cold-weather version.September 3, 2019, 11:51 AMIn an effort to boost sales in the luxury market, the Russian Helicopters has introduced the...
View ArticleU.S. Military Helos Mobilize To Help Bahamas
U.S. military helicopters flying medevac, SAR missions in the Bahamas following Hurrican Dorian.September 4, 2019, 11:14 AMThe U.S. military is stepping up the tempo of its relief efforts in the...
View ArticleOffshore Helo Services Company PHI Exits Bankruptcy
The Louisiana-based helicopter services company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new equity capital, $225 million loan.September 5, 2019, 9:16 AMHelicopter offshore services company PHI and its...
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Round-the-world Gyrocopter Flight Nears Completion
Adventurer James Ketchell is flying a gyrocopter around-the-world to raise money for charitySeptember 6, 2019, 7:54 AMAdventurer James Ketchell is nearing the end of his round-the-world gyrocopter...
View ArticleBell 407GXi Gets IFR Approval
U.S. Navy requires new training helicopters to be IFR capable. August 19, 2019, 4:39 PMThe single-engine Bell 407GXi has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for IFR operations....
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CHC Names Two New Top Executives
David Balevic is CHC's new CEO; Imran Hayat named executive Vice PresidentSeptember 6, 2019, 8:27 AMHelicopter services company CHC Group has named a new CEO and his deputy.Ā David Balevic has been...
View ArticleLeonardo Teaming With CAE for USG Helo Training
Helicopter Leonardo is teaming with aviation training company CAE USA to offer training to U.S. government customersSeptember 6, 2019, 9:42 AMLeonardo and aerospace training company CAEUSA have joined...
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Airbus Helicopters Delivers 1000th Super Puma
Heavy twin being delivered to German Federal Police September 6, 2019, 10:21 AMAirbus Helicopters has delivered its 1,000th Super Puma helicopter: a twin-engine multi-role H215 for the German Federal...
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HAL Awaits Contract for LUH
Indiaās Light Utility Helicopter is virtually ready for production, and a factory is being prepared, but a contract still awaits.September 11, 2019, 11:58 AMGovernment-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd...
View ArticleEASA Issues Emergency AD for New Airbus Helo Singles
The emergency airworthiness directive mandates inspections of recently delivered Airbus Helicopters AS350Be and EC130 T2 models.September 12, 2019, 9:45 AMA fatal crash of a new Helitrans operated...
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Airbus Delivers First U.S.-made EC145e
First U.S.-made Airbus EC145e delivery is part of a 25-ship order from Metro Aviation. September 16, 2019, 12:48 PMAirbus Helicopters delivered the first EC145e twin produced at its Columbus,...
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Leonardo Delivers 1,000th AW139
Leonardo is confident it can go on to deliver 2,000 or even 3,000 AW139s even as competitors target the aircraft with their latest designs.September 20, 2019, 9:16 AMLeonardo Helicopters delivered the...
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Bell Hopeful of Philippines Deal as APAC Region Seeks More Attack Helicopters
Despite selecting the T129, the Philippines could turn to Bell for attack helicopters, while the AH-1 is in the running for other Asia-Pacific requirementsSeptember 23, 2019, 1:03 PMHelicopter OEM Bell...
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Leonardo Displays First VIP Trekker for Europe
The first Leonardo VIP Trekker light twin helicopter is on display this week at the Monaco Yacht ShowSeptember 25, 2019, 2:39 PMLeonardo is displaying theĀ first European customer Leonardo AW109VIP...
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Leonardo Pledges New Support Center for Navy Helo Trainer
Leonardo said it would build a new Florida support center if selected for the U.S. Navy's new training helicopter program.September 25, 2019, 3:21 PMLeonardo will buildĀ a comprehensive customer support...
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KAI Flies Unmanned Light Helicopter
Korea's NI-600VT is based on the Rotorway A600 with a KAI-developed autonomous systems.September 26, 2019, 3:43 AMKorean Aerospace Industries (KAI) conducted the first flight of its NI-600VT unmanned...
View ArticleVoom To Offer Per-Seat Helo Service in San Francisco Area
Airbus unit Voom said it would begin on-demand, per-seat helicopter service in the San Francisco Bay Area. September 26, 2019, 3:34 PMAirbus unit Voom will expand its per-seat, on-demand helicopter...
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New Airbus H145 D3 Sets Altitude Milestone
New Airbus H145 D3 on track for 2020 certification. September 26, 2019, 4:40 PMAirbus Helicopters announced an altitude milestone for its new H145D3 and a prominent superyacht customer for the aircraft...
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