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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Patria Aviation Gains EASA Certification for Astronautics’ RoadRunner EFI

The RoadRunner electronic flight instrument received approval for installation on Bell 212/412EP helicopters

Rotorcraft

July 22, 2024

Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Makes European Debut

The company is now exploring several potential applications for the eVTOL vehicle in the UK and Europe

Rotorcraft

July 22, 2024

Skyryse Simulator Demonstrates Future of Flight Control

Making aircraft easier to fly within their envelopes could bring massive safety benefits

Rotorcraft

July 21, 2024

Bell Helo Deliveries Dip Slightly in Second Quarter

Bell delivered 32 commercial helicopters in the quarter

Rotorcraft

July 19, 2024

Videos

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

Aircraft

March 13, 2019

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Aircraft

March 6, 2019

Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants

Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2019

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight

Rotorcraft

November 28, 2018

More Articles

PHI Takes Delivery of First Airbus H160 in U.S.

After proving runs, PHI will start commercial operations with the H160

Rotorcraft

July 9, 2024

Aero Asset: Preowned Helo Sales Improving

Good news comes after three semesters of declining sales

Rotorcraft

July 9, 2024

Daher Operating New Airbus Helicopters Warehouse

The warehouse employs a 'first-of-its-kind' automation system

Rotorcraft

July 3, 2024

VAI Conference To Delve into Air Tour Safety

The two-day event will be held in Hawaii, where air tour safety has been under a spotlight

Safety

July 3, 2024

German Start-up ERC Unveils Emergency Medical eVTOL Aircraft

The Charlie aircraft will carry a pilot, doctor and passenger up to 190 kilometers

Aircraft

July 3, 2024

Skyryse Bringing Single-control R66 to AirVenture

Flying the fly-by-wire helicopter is much simpler than with traditional controls

Rotorcraft

July 2, 2024

Columbia and Piasecki To Upgrade Model 107 Helicopters

The upgrades to the rotorcraft will be done in a former Sikorsky factory now run by Piasecki

Rotorcraft

July 2, 2024

New China FBO Looks To Meld Bizjets and AAM

The Chengdu facility is positioning itself as a regional air connectivity hub

FBOs

July 2, 2024

Hawaii AC Set To Further Constrain Air Tour Operations

Operators doubtful that new requirements will improve safety

Rotorcraft

July 1, 2024

Leonardo Appoints Tokyo Distributor for AW09 Helo

Aero Facility will be responsible for AW09 commercial applications in Japan

Rotorcraft

June 28, 2024

Explosive Helicopter Stunt Leads To YouTuber’s Arrest

Pilot who flew the helicopter for the filming had his license revoked by the FAA

Rotorcraft

June 27, 2024

Leonardo Flies AW609 In Navy Aircraft Carrier Sea Trials

The aircraft has not yet received a civil type certificate

Aircraft

June 26, 2024

Airbus Delivers 1st ACH160 Helicopter in North America

Chartright Air Group will start flying charters in the ACH160 in the third quarter

Rotorcraft

June 25, 2024

Leonardo To Assemble AW609 at Grottaglie Facility

The company is suspending production of airliner fuselages for Boeing for four months

Aircraft

June 25, 2024

Hoper Launches Aegean Islands Helicopter Service

The move signals that there is a market for regional mobility that helicopters can serve

Rotorcraft

June 25, 2024

EASA Starts Flight Tests on AW09 Helicopter

The Leonardo subsidiary is aiming to certify the single-engined rotorcraft in 2025

Rotorcraft

June 24, 2024