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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Vita Aerospace Unveiling Rapid Extraction Device

The new device enables safer hoisting of unconscious victims

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2024

HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International

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

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2024

Argus: Prism SMS Success and the 2024 Helicopter Market

Global helicopter activity was up almost 20 percent in 2023

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2024

Axnes Elevates Comms in Cormorant SAR Upgrade

The PNG wireless intercom system improves situational awareness

Avionics

February 26, 2024

Videos

Kaman K-Max Dual Intermeshing Rotor Helicopter Demo

Kaman K-Max Dual Intermeshing Rotor Helicopter Demo

Rotorcraft

August 14, 2017

Uber Invests in Plans for Electric VTOL Air Taxi Network

Uber Invests in Plans for Electric VTOL Air Taxi Network

Rotorcraft

April 27, 2017

Small Argentine Helicopter Manufacturer Aims to Revolutionize Helicopter Training

Small Argentine Helicopter Manufacturer Aims to Revolutionize Helicopter Training

Rotorcraft

April 12, 2017

Era Group Goes Beyond Offshore Oil & Gas With Its Helicopter Business

Era Group Goes Beyond Offshore Oil & Gas With Its Helicopter Business

Rotorcraft

April 6, 2017

More Articles

CEO: MD Helicopters 'Not There Yet'

Supply challenges remain even as MDH unveils upgrade programs, books more orders

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2024

Erickson Picks Astronautics Glass Cockpit for S-64

Upgrade will add modern aviations to 12 S-64 Air Cranes

Avionics

February 26, 2024

Airwolf Medium Bell TT Straps Gain DLA Source Approval

The straps already had STC approval from the FAA

Maintenance and Modifications

February 25, 2024

Safran Boosts Deliveries as Work on New Engines Advances

The company wants to boost output from 600 to 1,000 engines by 2025

Engines

February 25, 2024

Airbus Seeks To Boost Output and Performance

Rotorcraft accounted for the strongest earnings growth across the Airbus group

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2024

Aviation Search Group Places 800th Helo Pilot

Company was founded in 1999 by aviation professionals

Training and Workforce

February 25, 2024

UK Tax Triggers North Sea Layoffs

Contagion spreads to offshore helicopter operators

Regulations and Government

February 25, 2024

Donaldson Adds AW169 Inlet Filter to Lineup

Company experienced record sales for its lineup of inlet barrier filters last year

Maintenance and Modifications

February 25, 2024

Demos Available in Leonardo VxR Simulator

With a small footprint, Leonardo's VR simulator takes up very little space

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2024

Anodyne and Texas Aerospace Strengthen Latin American Offerings

AEM's new P25 radio set will be available to Texas Aerospace Customers

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2024

Brisk Growth Seen for Heavy Lifters

Demand for heavy lift helicopters will continue through the next decade

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2024

Eola Buys Stake in Helo Management Provider Starspeed

The move expands Eola's services in the UK

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2024

Union Balks at Bringing Super Pumas Back to North Sea

Calls it an 'insult' to the memory of 33 killed

Safety

February 23, 2024

Robinson Helicopter Launches 'Climb Higher' Video Series

Operators featured in new Robinson videos

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2024

LCI Orders 21 New Leonardo Helicopters

The deal includes AW139, AW169, and AW189 models

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2024

Maverick Helicopters Expands Air Tours into SoCal

The company will offer charter services and tours from Long Beach locations

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2024