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The global rotorcraft world is changing dramatically, and so to keep abreast of these rapidly changing events we at Shephard are pleased to publish what is THE business information source for the civil, public service and corporate rotorcraft market.

The Shephard Team, with their extensive experience gained through the company’s publishing portfolio and the global news-wire - www.rotorhub.com, in addition to their incisive international conference & exhibition expertise, have tracked market trends, and after extensive research have formulated all of their knowledge into a strong information channel.

The magazine delivers the viewpoint you need to help take your business forward and plan for the future. It keeps readers up to date on trends and deals with all the key economic, regulatory, technological, financial and political issues that are driving the fastest period of growth the rotorcraft world has seen for decades. No other magazine currently provides such important content for rotorcraft operators, contractors or industry suppliers and we intend to create a forum for you, the decision makers of the industry, to have your say.

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News
• Maiden flight for AW189
• Raised take-off weight could boost 429’s prospects
• Sino-Argentine deal strains relations with Eurocopter
• Eurocopter ‘Trekker’ to rival Mi-8

Platform for Industry:
Back in focus
John Garrison has steered Bell Helicopter through the economic storm, and now he is plotting a new course for the manufacturer. RotorHub spoke with the company’s CEO at the Dubai Airshow.

Type focus:
MD 500 series
The venerable MD 500 has a tangled corporate heritage and a less-than-stellar sales history in recent years, but remains a versatile favourite with pilots, mechanics and bean-counters alike.

Rescue equipment:
Choose wisely
Operators have a wider range of SAR equipment available to them than ever before. RotorHub sets out the key factors to consider before making a purchase.

Border patrol:
Frontier force
Preventing illicit traffic across borders stretching for thousands of kilometres is a major challenge for governments. RotorHub finds out how helicopters can help.

US Park Police:
Multirole model
The use of air assets in law enforcement has always been highly regarded, and leading the way in demonstrating how operations can be both cost-effective and successful is the US Park Police’s aviation unit.

German police:
Blue skies
The Federal Police in Germany has been utilising helicopters since 1955. RotorHub explores the rotorcraft’s role in the service and how this has changed in line with technological and political developments.

Russian market:
Ahead of the pack
Russia continues to be viewed as a promising and fast-developing market by Western helicopter manufacturers. RotorHub looks at how AgustaWestland and Eurocopter are taking the lead.

Heavy lift:
Calling in the heavies
Helicopters are not typically the first port of call for heavy-lifting tasks. However, there is still demand, with operators frequently called upon for a vast array of services.

Support:
Protecting your assets
A huge array of products have been designed and developed to care for helicopters at home or away. RotorHub canvasses what is currently on the market.

Communications:
It’s oh so quiet...
The importance of satellite communications for helicopter operators is increasing, as data begins to overtake voice in regard to relaying information.

US fire-fighting:
Something old, something new
Mixing the old with the new has proven a successful formula for the US Forest Service, which has married an ex-US Army AH-1 Cobra with the latest sensors.

Rotorcraft guide (part 27)
From Eurocopter EC135 P2 to Eurocopter EC145 T2

Collective Pitch
Valerie Pereira of Heli Asset talks about how the composition of the civil helicopter market has changed over the past two years, as budgets are lowered and austerity measures influence transactions.