Rotorcraft for Transport Use - European Requirements

780535

02/01/1978

Event
International Air Transportation Meeting
Authors Abstract
Content
The unique operating capabilities of the helicopter have enabled it to become a positive growth sector of the aviation industry. It must be questioned whether the manufacturers and National Authorities are providing the helicopter operator with the right aircraft and the correct regulatory controls to maximise this growth.
Modern technology rotorcraft could replace the short haul jet airliner on stages up to 500 miles, replacing expensive and complex airports with simple and efficient heliports. Helicopters incorporating new rotor designs could help reduce the environmental noise pollution problems associated with aviation, especially for those areas close to take-off and landing paths.
The technology, the skills, and the market are available - surely they must not be wasted.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/780535
Pages
12
Citation
Huggett, D., "Rotorcraft for Transport Use - European Requirements," SAE Technical Paper 780535, 1978, https://doi.org/10.4271/780535.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1978
Product Code
780535
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English