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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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

Demos Available in Leonardo VxR Simulator

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

Rotorcraft

February 25, 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

Videos

Aging Black Hawk Helicopters are Brought Into the Digital Age with All New Avionics

Aging Black Hawk Helicopters are Brought Into the Digital Age with All New Avionics

Avionics

March 30, 2017

Marenco Swisshelicopter’s All-Carbon-Fiber SKYe-SH09 is a 21st Century Helicopter

Marenco Swisshelicopter’s All-Carbon-Fiber SKYe-SH09 is a 21st Century Helicopter

Rotorcraft

March 29, 2017

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology

Rotorcraft

March 23, 2017

Walkthrough of the Helionix Avionics System in the Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin

Walkthrough of the Helionix Avionics System in the Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin

Avionics

March 21, 2017

More Articles

Brisk Growth Seen for Heavy Lifters

Demand for heavy lift helicopters will continue through the next decade

Rotorcraft

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

UK Tax Triggers North Sea Layoffs

Contagion spreads to offshore helicopter operators

Regulations and Government

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

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

HAI Promotes SAF Use at Heli-Expo 2024

Rotorcraft arriving in Anaheim for annual helicopter convention can fill up on SAF at the staging area

Sustainability and Environment

February 20, 2024

Bristow UK Pilots Plan Two-Day Strikes Starting March 3

The helicopter operator's pilots bemoan lack of contract progress

Training and Workforce

February 20, 2024

Bristow UK Pilots Set To Strike

Helicopter operator's pilots bemoan lack of contract progress

Training and Workforce

February 20, 2024

Bell Reveals Designer Cabin to Asia's Helicopter Market

Bell's 429 Designer Series makes its Singapore Airshow debut

Rotorcraft

February 20, 2024

GFC 600H Autopilot Now Available in IFR Configuration

The Leonardo A109 Trekker is the first helicopter approved for the IFR autopilot

Avionics

February 20, 2024

Senate FAA Reauthorization Mandates Part 135 for All Air Tours

Alphabets urge rejection of costly new Part 135 provisions

Regulations and Government

February 19, 2024

AAIB: AW189 Incident Crew Did Not Understand Its AFCS

An AFCS mismatch triggered an uncommanded yaw

Safety

February 19, 2024