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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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Valo eVTOL Moves Closer to Service as Vertical and Bristow Collaborate

Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype.

Vertical Aerospace Valo eVTOL mockup at Verticon 2026

Metro Aviation Aims for June H160 Interior STC Approval

The H160 platform allows air medical providers to serve broad areas and transport critically ill patients

Metro Aviation is developing an STC for the Airbus H160 air medical interior with approval anticipated in June 2026.

TRU Simulation, Reiser Deal Adds H125 to Veris Platform

Platform uses Reiser model from Level D simulators

Training and Workforce

Reiser and Tru Simulation collaborate to bring new helicopter model availability for the Veris Virtual Reality Simulator

QuikTrip Expands Fleet with Third Bell 429 Helicopter

Company already operates two 429s and one Bell 407GXi

Bell Textron signed purchase agreement of a third Bell 429 to QuikTrip Corporation.

Videos

ST Engineering Aims For Cargo Use Cases With DrN-600 Drone

The aircraft could be used for ship to ship, oil rig, or inter-island delivery.

February 11, 2026

ST Engineering DrN-600 cargo drone at Singapore Airshow 2026

United Aircraft of China Debuts Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at Singapore Airshow

The company envisions a variety of uses for the aircraft including firefighting, utlility, cargo delivery, and medevac missions.

February 5, 2026

United Aircraft Boying T1400 Tandem Helicopter at Singapore Airshow 2026

Indian Air Force Sarang Helicopter Display Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

Sarang translates to Peacock, which is reflected in the livery on the helicopters.

February 2, 2026

Four helicopters in formation from Sarang Indian Air Force display team

For eVTOL Pioneers Like Joby, the Gulf Region Is a Land of Opportunity

Joby Aviation has already been testing its aircraft in the region.

December 16, 2025

Joby eVTOL aircraft flying in the United Arab Emirates

More Articles

Rotortrade Releases Optimistic Global Market Report

Covers state of rotorcraft industry through the end of 2025

Airbus H145 aerial work

New MD 564 Helicopter Is a Civil Version of the U.S. Army's MH-6H Little Bird

The company is also working on an upgrade to its 520N model.

MD 564 Helicopter

Verticon Brings Light-twin Helicopter Orders for Airbus

Orders include firm helicopters and multi-aircraft framework agreements

An Airbus helicopter in flight

Leonardo Logs Helicopter Orders from Asian Customers

HeliKorea opts for another AW139, while Japan’s Mitsui Bussan adds two AW169s

Mitsui Bussan orders Leonardo AW169s

Rotortrade Launches Rotorcraft Leasing Business

New division adds flexible ownership opportunities for helicopter buyers

Rotortrade

Recoil Aero Taps Aero Products as Authorized Center

Company is providing support for Recoil’s aerial firefighting equipment

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Certifies Semper Fly as Helicopter Training Facility

Partnership targets Army Flight School Next Program opportunities

Training and Workforce

Pictured left to right: Michael Sanford, Business Development and Owner; Brandi Rector, CEO and Founder; Chad Sparks, General Manager, Bell Training Academy

Buyers of Robinson Helicopters Get Crewchief Built-in

System replaces paperwork with digital platform

Maintenance and Modifications

Robinson R44

Three Sikorsky Demonstrators Target First Flights in 2026

Nomad 100, U-Hawk, and HEX set to soar

Sikorsky Nomad 50

VVIP Interior Added as Option for Bell 429 Designer Series

VVIP cabin adds premium finishes, lighting, and storage features

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bell 429 VVIP interior Verticon 2026

StandardAero Launches Autopilot Installer Network

Network supports Thales and StandardAero four-axis autopilot system

Leonardo Maintains Growth Trajectory in All Segments

Orders are up 5.1% compared to 2024

Leonardo booth Verticon 2026

Guimbal Cabri G5 Officially in Development

Upcoming five-seat turbine to be ‘big brother’ to existing G2

Gimbal G5

Preowned Helicopter Supply Hit Five-year Low in 2025

Median pricing increased 10% year over year despite softer sales

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

A helicopter on a launch pad at dusk

R44 Utility Is Latest Robinson Iteration

Buyers can opt for the new configuration that targets utility operators

Robinson 44 Utility interior,

Robinson Expands into Uncrewed VTOL Market

New division encompasses heavy-lift drones and uncrewed helicopters

Robinson booth Verticon 2026

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