Helicopters – Page 20
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NewsFatal paragliding accident inquiry warns over helicopter wake strength
French investigators have warned that the wake turbulence from helicopters can be worse than that from similar-sized aircraft, following the probe into a fatal accident involving a paraglider. The Airbus Helicopters EC135, with a medical crew of four, had been called on 11 May 2019 to assist an injured person ...
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NewsLeonardo aims to finish first AW609 tiltrotor production example by end of 2021
The initial commercial rotorcraft is in final assembly at the manufacturer’s Philadelphia facility.
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NewsPortugal takes first enhanced Lynx Mk95A
Leonardo Helicopters has delivered the first upgraded Lynx Mk95A rotorcraft to the Portuguese navy.
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NewsGazprom emerges as first customer for Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter
Russian Helicopters appears to have a first customer lined up for the new A3 variant of its long-running Mil Mi-171 heavy-class rotorcraft after oil giant Gazprom signed up to the programme, although details of the agreement remain limited.
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NewsHow flying helicopters hooked Bristow pilot Christina Brun
Chief pilot for Bristow Helicopters at its Aberdeen and Sumburgh bases explains how rotary-winged flight had her hooked from an early age, and why she left a career in IT for one in the cockpit.
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NewsMAKS debuts for Klimov helicopter engine pair
United Engine (UEC) has displayed at the MAKS air show two new turboshafts that will replace Western-built powerplants on rotorcraft from the Russian Helicopters stable.
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NewsUTair orders 50 Mil Mi-8AMT helicopters
Russian airline UTair has signed for 50 Mil Mi-8AMT heavy-lift helicopters as part of a fleet renewal programme.
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NewsKa-226T ‘Climber’ helicopter breaks cover at MAKS
Russian Helicopters has unveiled an upgraded variant of the Kamov Ka-226T light-twin at the MAKS air show.
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NewsPremature Bell 212 rotor strap pin failures spur urgent inspection order
Canadian authorities have ordered urgent replacement of rotor hub strap pins on certain Bell helicopters after premature failure of the component was found during investigation of a fatal Bell 212 crash. The inquiry into the recent accident found that one of the outboard main rotor hub strap pins sheared off ...
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NewsRussia’s Klimov looks to develop 500kW hybrid engine
Russia’s United Engine is looking to develop a hybrid powerplant demonstrator based on the Klimov VK-650V engine. The company estimates the concept powerplant will be able to deliver 500kW. With the VK-650V as a platform, United Engine says the powerplant could potentially be used for light helicopters, air taxis, or ...
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In depthHailing Russia’s latest rotary revolutionaries
Owner of the Kamov and Mil design houses – more famed for military aircraft – is quietly increasing its share of the civil market too as the company seeks to establish a better balance.
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In depthHow Rostec is powering Russia’s aerospace renaissance
The holding company behind Russia’s aviation assets sees a bright future for its aerospace industry under effective state ownership, as it works to grow presence in civil sector.
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NewsRussia’s SKOL claims medical fleet restriction endangers patients
Russian operator SKOL is protesting that moves to seize its leased fleet risks the health of individuals in need of medical evacuation, particularly in the current pandemic crisis. SKOL has turned the Russian ministry of transport for assistance following federal aviation regulator Rosaviatsia’s decision to remove 35 aircraft and helicopters ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters showcases ‘westernised’ H175 as UK Puma replacement hots up
Airbus Helicopters has revealed the first airframe of a H175 super-medium-twin which has been built entirely using European-sourced components to replace those previously provided by Chinese suppliers.
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NewsUK reveals bidder shortlist for next-generation SAR tender
A total of six companies have been shortlisted to bid for the UK’s second-generation search and rescue contract – known as UKSAR2G – as the procurement kicks off in earnest.
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NewsSafran pushes for 100% biofuel in helicopter engines by 2023
Safran Helicopter Engines believes it can achieve regulatory approval by 2023 to allow its powerplants to be run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on the back of a test campaign with German rotorcraft operator ADAC Luftrettung.
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NewsEASA all-weather operations revision aims to increase airport accessibility
Europe’s aviation safety authority is proposing a regulatory revision intended to increase the number of medium-sized airports accessible to flights, by updating all-weather operations frameworks. This revision will take account of new technological advances to support safe operations to airports in low-visibility conditions. “While large aerodromes are, for the most ...
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters plans new unmanned demonstrator in UK
Leonardo Helicopters’ UK operation has begun initial design work on a clean-sheet 3t-class unmanned rotorcraft which could be flying by 2024.
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NewsBabcock to provide another H160 pair on lease to French navy
France has firmed an option for two additional Airbus Helicopters H160s, adding to four examples of the new medium-twin already destined to be operated by the country’s navy for search and rescue (SAR) missions.
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NewsSubaru Bell 412EPX marks first delivery
Subaru has conducted the first delivery of the Subaru Bell 412EPX, with the rotorcraft going to Japan’s National Police Agency.