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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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

Brisk Growth Seen for Heavy Lifters

Demand for heavy lift helicopters will continue through the next decade

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

Videos

HeliOffshore Works to Improve Safety for Helicopters Operating In Dangerous Conditions

HeliOffshore Works to Improve Safety for Helicopters Operating In Dangerous Conditions

Rotorcraft

March 16, 2017

Airbus Spreads The Helicopter Gospel To Expand Customer Base

Airbus Spreads The Helicopter Gospel To Expand Customer Base

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2017

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2017

Helicopter Industry Hopes To Get A Boost From 2017 Heli-Expo Show

Helicopter Industry Hopes To Get A Boost From 2017 Heli-Expo Show

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2017

More Articles

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

LCI Orders 21 New Leonardo Helicopters

The deal includes AW139, AW169, and AW189 models

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2024

Robinson Helicopter Launches 'Climb Higher' Video Series

Operators featured in new Robinson videos

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

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

Bell Reveals Designer Cabin to Asia's Helicopter Market

Bell's 429 Designer Series makes its Singapore Airshow debut

Rotorcraft

February 20, 2024

Bristow UK Pilots Set To Strike

Helicopter operator's pilots bemoan lack of contract progress

Training and Workforce

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

Airbus Displays Innovation in Twin and Single Helicopters

A corporate version of the H130 and a mockup of the H145 are on show in Singapore

Rotorcraft

February 19, 2024

Blackcomb Helicopters Selects Foresight MX HUMS

The GPMS system will be installed on Blackcomb's Airbus and Bell helicopter fleets

Avionics

February 19, 2024

AAIB: AW189 Incident Crew Did Not Understand Its AFCS

An AFCS mismatch triggered an uncommanded yaw

Safety

February 19, 2024

Asia Well Placed For Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility

New eVTOL aircraft could transform urban public transportation

Aircraft

February 14, 2024

USHST Develops Peer Program for Mental Health Support

USHST will connect pilots in need of mental health support with volunteer pilots and professionals

Rotorcraft

February 14, 2024