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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HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International

VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2024

The Resurgence of Sikorsky's Helibus

Sikorsky readies production ramp-up for its S-92 heavy twin

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2024

35th and Final Heli-Expo Sets Record Attendance Mark

The show will be rebranded starting next year

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2024

Bell Lands First Purchase Agreement for Super-medium 525 Helicopter

Equinor ordered 10 for North Sea operations

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2024

Videos

Airbus Helicopters H160: The Pilot’s Perspective

Airbus Helicopters H160: The Pilot’s Perspective

Rotorcraft

March 12, 2018

Sikorsky Delivers 300th S-92 Helicopter to Era

Sikorsky Delivers 300th S-92 Helicopter to Era

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2018

Kopter Rebrands from Marenco Swisshelicopter and Progresses Towards Certification

Kopter Rebrands from Marenco Swisshelicopter and Progresses Towards Certification

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2018

Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for U.S. Demo Tour

Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for U.S. Demo Tour

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2018

More Articles

Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement

The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

South African Helo Operator First To Receive New GE Rotor Diagnostic

Johannesburg-based Henley Air will implement RADS-NG over the next few weeks

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

Bell Appoints Chinook Canada 505 Dealer

Chinook offers maintenance and pilot training

Training and Workforce

February 29, 2024

Guardian G6 Terminals Approved for Iridium Next

Lightweight satcom terminals offer bi-directional 88 Kbps transmission speed

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval

AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

Ryan and Precision Demo VR Helimod Simulator

Available training scenarios will help helicopter pilots survive challenging situations

Training and Workforce

February 29, 2024

Engine Backup System Could Buy Time for Pilots

Technology would provide emergency power after single-engine failures

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery

Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers

SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 29, 2024

Leonardo, Comau Testing Automatic Blade Inspection System

Robotic testing mitigates problems associated with repetitive work

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

Airbus Says Service and Support Investment Bearing Fruit

The company has increased the value of spare parts it holds to around $430 million

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

HEMS Segment Highlighted at Heli-Expo 2024

Several factors weigh on the selection of an EMS helicopters platform

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Nova Picks FreeFlight ADS-B In for SAR Customers

The lightweight, dual-band receiver has a small footprint

Avionics

February 29, 2024

Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023

Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

THC Orders Support Growing Saudi Mobility Needs

The massive order will support Saudi Arabia's vision for the future

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

StandardAero, Airbus Celebrate 40 Years of Component MRO

Extensive in-house repair capabilities help keep costs low

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024