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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Skyportz Tackles eVTOL Downwash and Outwash With Vertipad Design

Australian company plans to license its vertiport designs in other countries

Safety

March 24, 2025

Bell Approves GE Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System

Track and balance and diagnostics system can be used on new-technology rotorcraft

Rotorcraft

March 20, 2025

Viola Takes the Helm at GAMA

He most recently led Vertical Aviation International and succeeds Pete Bunce

Regulations and Government

March 20, 2025

Robinson's New R88 Model Supersizes its Helicopter Family

The R88 can seat 10 and carry up to 1,800 pounds of payload.

Rotorcraft

March 19, 2025

Videos

Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters

We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.

Aircraft

February 1, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics Could See First eVTOL Passenger Flights with Volocopter VoloCity

Passengers may have the chance to fly between a few sites in the Paris metro area

Aircraft

July 20, 2023

Airbus Helicopters H665 Tigre Performs at Paris Air Show 2023

Airbus Helicopters H665 Tigre Performs at Paris Air Show 2023

Rotorcraft

June 21, 2023

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

Rotorcraft

June 21, 2023

More Articles

Garland/DFW Heliport Expands with New Landing Pad

More helicopter operations and growth in the area prompted the expansion

Airports

March 18, 2025

Moog Introduces Larger, Touchscreen-enabled Displays

Rebranding places Genesys product lines under Moog Avionics

Avionics

March 18, 2025

Airbus Expands its Twin-Engine Helicopter Family With the New H140 Model

Geared towards emergency medical services, it offers more interior space and performance.

Rotorcraft

March 17, 2025

Airbus Logs Commitments for 118 Helicopters at Verticon

Newly unveiled H140 generated interest among emergency medical operators

Rotorcraft

March 17, 2025

VAI Presents 2025 Salute to Excellence Award Winners

Annual awards honor outstanding achievements in the helicopter industry

Rotorcraft

March 12, 2025

Enstrom Adds to Service Network in Ontario, Canada

Heli-Lynx is now an authorized maintenance provider

Maintenance and Modifications

March 12, 2025

Airbus Orders Climb, CityAirbus eVTOL Program Pausing

Battery technology remains insufficient for electric program progress

Rotorcraft

March 12, 2025

Vertical Flight Society Assesses eVTOL Market Churn

The developing advanced air mobility sector has seen consolidation of late.

Rotorcraft

March 12, 2025

THC, Rotortrade Fleets Expand; AAM on the Horizon

Company has also launched a new rotorcraft leasing arm

Rotorcraft

March 12, 2025

Leonardo Announces Helicopter Orders at Verticon 2025

Dozen helicopters ordered by customers in Egypt, Alaska, and the UK

Rotorcraft

March 12, 2025

First Firefighting Sikorsky S-92 Unveiled at Verticon

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2025

Safran Designates Optimal Connectivity Providers

The engine maker unveiled a new label at Verticon

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2025

Airbus H160 Helicopter Begins Offshore Ops in Louisiana

PHI Aviation launched commercial flights with the H160 on March 6

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2025

P&WC Enjoys Continued Growth Amid Political Uncertainty

Helicopter engine business is booming, the company said

Engines

March 11, 2025

Indonesian Army Receives Six Modernized Bell 412EPs

Black Diamond Heliaero upgraded the helicopters with Basix Pro avionics

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2025

United Rotorcraft To Support Skyryse Modified Helos

Agreement expands maintenance coverage for SkyOS buyers

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2025