HAL Dhruv NG helicopter completes maiden flight By Ricardo Meier DGCA certifies indigenous Shakti engine as HAL advances civil helicopter ambitions Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) conducted the inaugural flight of its Dhruv New Generation (NG) helicopter in Bengaluru on December 30. The event was attended by India’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and senior HAL officials. The flight introduces...Read More

Rotor Technologies has unveiled the R550X autonomous helicopter otor Technologies has unveiled the R550X autonomous helicopter that it intends to bring to market in 2024. Built on the foundation of the Robinson R44 Raven II, the R550X is the world’s largest uncrewed civilian helicopter, designed for safety-critical cargo, utility, and maritime operations that require a greater payload capacity and range...Read More

Bell is working with the FAA on a revised and shorter inspection schedule for key components of its 407 helicopter series tail booms.Read More

IFA Report on this 3 day rotorcraft event including John’s presentation. This content is only available to IFA members. Join now or log inRead More

Interview with Leonardo Engineers who are aiming to introduce the concept of predictive maintenance to in-service civil and military helicopter operators.Read More