All Helicopters articles – Page 2
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NewsBell partners with Omni for 525 operational trial in Guyana
Bell will later this year begin an operational evaluation of its 525 Relentless in partnership with Omni Helicopters, as the airframer closes on certification for the long-running super-medium-twin.
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NewsLCI and Sumitomo joint venture snaps up rival rotorcraft lessor Macquarie
Leasing joint venture SMFL LCI Helicopters (SMFLH) is to acquire rival lessor Macquarie Rotorcraft for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsSikorsky completes transition flights of rotor-blown-wing prototype
Sikorsky has successfully completed vertical-to-forward flight transitions of its autonomous rotor-blown-wing demonstrator, an all-electric aircraft the company is using to better understand the complexity of such manoeuvres.
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In depthSikorsky reveals S-92A+ Phase IV gearbox as it recommits to civil segment
Sikorsky has revealed the first images of the Phase IV gearbox designed for the new S-92A+ helicopter, while insisting the update reflects the company’s long-term commitment both to the heavy-twin and the broader civil market.
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In depthSmith continues rapid revolution as Robinson reveals R88
Robinson Helicopter has launched its first new aircraft for almost 15 years, unveiling plans for the R88, a range-topping $3.3 million turbine-powered single.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters presses ahead with design of PioneerLab’s hybrid powertrain
Airbus Helicopters is aiming to complete preliminary design work on the hybridisation of its H145-based PioneerLab technology demonstrator by mid-year, keeping the rotorcraft on track to take flight in 2027 with a new low-emission powertrain installed.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters chief retains belief in UAM but justifies CityAirbus programme pause
Airbus Helicopters chief executive Bruno Even says he remains “convinced” of the potential for urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles despite backing away from the launch of a development programme due battery performance concerns.
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NewsTAI performs cold-weather tests on Gokbey helicopter
Turkish Aerospace (TAI) has completed low-altitude cold-weather testing of its T625 Gokbey medium-twin helicopter, operating in temperatures down to -30°C (-22°F).
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NewsFAA pilots carry out familiarisation flight on newest AW609 tiltrotor
Leonardo Helicopters continues to progress the certification of its AW609 tiltrotor, with pilots from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) having now flown the first production-conforming aircraft.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters chief stays upbeat on H160 despite lacklustre 2024 sales
Airbus Helicopters chief executive Bruno Even has played down fears over the sales performance of its H160, following a year in which the airframer booked just four orders for the new medium-twin.
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NewsJapanese police receive two H160s
Japan’s National Police Agency has taken delivery of a pair of Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twins, becoming the type’s first parapublic operator in Japan.
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NewsCHC Helikopter Service wins $500m Aker BP deal in Norway
CHC Helikopter Service is to deploy six helicopters – including three on-order Leonardo AW189s – to support a new offshore contract with Aker BP in Norway.
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NewsLeonardo faces £2bn damages claim for fatal Leicester City AW169 crash
Leonardo is facing a £2.15 billion ($2.63 billion) damages claim from the family of King Power Group founder and chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who was killed alongside four others when his AW169 helicopter crashed in the UK shortly after take-off due to a tail rotor failure.
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NewsProteus design confirms strong influence from AW09 helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters has finally revealed the design of the unmanned Proteus technology demonstrator it is developing through a £60 million ($75 million) contract for the UK Royal Navy, confirming the strong influence of the AW09 on the platform.
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In depthRotor Technologies aims to shake up crop dusting with ground-controlled Robinsons
Rotor Technologies is working through regulatory approval of a remotely piloted helicopter based on Robinson Helicopter’s R44, with hopes of tapping into the aerial crop-dusting market.
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NewsAvincis outlines plans for new ‘training centre of excellence’
Portugal-headquartered emergency aerial services operator Avincis has begun exploring locations for a new training centre to support ambitious growth plans.
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NewsKAI opens new R&D location for rotary-wing work
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed the construction of a new Rotary Wing Flight Center, where it will conduct research and development work for rotary-wing aircraft.
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NewsNHV wins windfarm work with H175
Long-term customer NHV Group is to begin offshore windfarm support operations with the Airbus Helicopters H175 – the first time super-medium-twin has been used for the role in the North Sea.
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NewsBusiness transformation pays dividends for Offshore Helicopter Services
Contract renegotiations, increased fleet utilisation and an efficiency drive saw Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHS) deliver an improved performance in its latest financial year.
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NewsBahrain picks H145 for law-enforcement missions
Bahrain is to acquire nine Airbus Helicopters H145s for law-enforcement and medical-services missions.
