Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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Petroleum Air Expands Leonardo Helo Mx Capabilities

Egypt-based company is expanding in the Red Sea and Mediterranean

Rotorcraft

September 9, 2024

Robinson Doubles Service Life on a Dozen R66 Helo Parts

Life extension will lower R66 helicopter operating costs by 6%

Rotorcraft

September 6, 2024

Bell Delivers Custom 505 to Brazil Auto Dealer

Helicopter's paint scheme matches that of the owner's Lamborghini Aventador

Rotorcraft

September 6, 2024

Indian Air Force Drops AW119 Helicopter in Rescue Flight

Rotorcraft was stranded in mountains after carrying pilgrims to shrines

Safety

September 3, 2024

Videos

StandardAero & Thales Offer StableLight Autopilot for Airbus AS350/H125 Helicopters

StandardAero & Thales Offer StableLight Autopilot for Airbus AS350/H125 Helicopters

Avionics

March 30, 2022

Vita Inclinata Offers Solution to Stabilize Helicopter Hoist Litter Baskets

Vita Inclinata Offers Solution to Stabilize Helicopter Hoist Litter Baskets

Rotorcraft

March 16, 2022

Milestone, Helitak Develop Firefighting Sikorsky S-92A

Milestone, Helitak Develop Firefighting Sikorsky S-92A

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2022

Helicopter Association Int'l, USHST, and VAST Win Top Flight Award for Contribution to Safety

Helicopter Association Int'l, USHST, and VAST Win Top Flight Award for Contribution to Safety

Rotorcraft

December 16, 2021

More Articles

Brisbane Bids For eVTOL Air Taxis to Support 2032 Olympic Games

Urban air mobility is among several transportation upgrades the Australian city is considering

Airports

September 2, 2024

LCI Delivers Two AW139s to Babcock for EMS Operations

Striking flight path of the dragonfly motif was designed by Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti

Rotorcraft

August 30, 2024

Helo Accident Caused by Inadequate Engine Inspection

Six people were killed during a "Huey Reunion" event held in 2022

Accidents

August 30, 2024

FAA Proposes Special Conditions for Skyryse One STC

Requirements address certification for items not currently covered by existing regulations

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 30, 2024

UK Government To Scrap Contract for Helicopter Flights

New contract will not be signed at the end of 2024

Rotorcraft

August 27, 2024

Bristow Ireland Gets Part 145 Mx Station Approval

MRO will support Bristow's search-and-rescue contract

Maintenance and Modifications

August 26, 2024

Sikorsky VH-92A Now Officially Marine One

Militarized S-92A transports U.S. president for the first time

Aircraft

August 20, 2024

Unither Bioelectronics Plans Hydrogen-powered Helicopters

Hydrogen fuel cells could power organ delivery flights

Rotorcraft

August 19, 2024

Light Jet Broker Aerocor Adds Helo Sales Division

Company is providing free information for potential light helicopter buyers

Rotorcraft

August 19, 2024

USAIG Gives Policyholders Access to VAI's Risk Program

ORRA program coaches help helicopter operators to be more resilient in dealing with risk

Training and Workforce

August 15, 2024

Saudi National Guard Signs for MD 530F Helo Support

In-country factory maintenance support will help improve efficiency and availability

Rotorcraft

August 14, 2024

Australian Fire Service Selects GPMS Foresight HUMS

Fleet of Black Hawk helicopters is being equipped with health and usage monitoring systems

Rotorcraft

August 14, 2024

LCI Places Two H145D3 Helos in Papua New Guinea 

Pacific Helicopters will operate the helicopters on behalf of Santos' Oil Search (PNG) subsidiary

Rotorcraft

August 13, 2024

Rotortrade Earns Approval for EC120, H125 Helo Mx

Company is adding more helicopter types to its Part 145 certificate

Rotorcraft

August 12, 2024

Skyportz Reports Orders for New eVTOL Aircraft Vertipad Concept

Australia-based company said three customers have committed for 1,000 vertipads

Airports

August 12, 2024

Helibras Continues To Dominate Brazil's Helicopter Market

Airbus subsidiary has 47% market share of turbine helicopters in the country

Rotorcraft

August 9, 2024