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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Bell Military Revenue Surges 20% in 2025, MV-75 Ramps Up

Bell delivered 78 commercial helicopters in Q4 2025

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2026

Airbus Helicopters Orders Climb 20% in 2025

Military market share rises to 28% as yearly orders total 544 aircraft

Rotorcraft

January 27, 2026

FAA Makes KDCA Helicopter Restrictions Permanent

Interim rule implements urgent March 2025 NTSB safety recommendation

Regulations and Government

January 26, 2026

FAAST Webinar Highlights USHST Peer Pilot Program

Confidential support modeled after airline peer programs

Rotorcraft

January 23, 2026

Videos

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

Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter - Full Launch Event

The R88 is the first new helicopter from Robinson in almost two decades.

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Lots of Helicopters Land at Verticon 2025 Convention in Dallas, Texas

The helicopter landings are an event before the event.

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2025

Learning To Fly Helicopters in the Guimbal Cabri G2

How a long-time fixed-wing pilot transitions to the rotary-wing world

Rotorcraft

November 4, 2024

More Articles

Volocopter Chases Approval of Light Sports eVTOL Aircraft

Diamond subsidiary still seeking type certification for VoloCity model

Aircraft

January 23, 2026

AeroGulf Plans to Buy Up to 20 SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft

Dubai helicopter charter operator outlines provisional framework for eVTOL aircraft acquisition

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2026

Airbus PioneerLab Prepares For 2026 Critical Design Review

Hybrid-electric technology demonstrator to receive further hardware modifications

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2026

Key Objectives Outlined as Airbus Racer Completes Eco-Mode Installation

Upcoming single-engine flight testing to be augmented by additional capability extensions

Rotorcraft

January 21, 2026

Leonardo Flies Proteus Naval Autonomous Helicopter

Proteus technology demonstrator could augment existing crewed military platforms in anti-submarine missions

Rotorcraft

January 21, 2026

Asia-Pacific Helo Operators Focus on Fleet Harmonization

Concludes that mature markets rely on buying preowned aircraft

Rotorcraft

January 20, 2026

Vertical Lift Center Signals Upward Trend at AirVenture

New display supported by Robinson Helicopter and Vertical Aviation International

Rotorcraft

January 19, 2026

Private Equity Group Buys Majority Stake in Coptersafety

European rotorcraft pilot training group attracts new investment

Training and Workforce

January 14, 2026

Matthieu Louvot Tapped To Helm Airbus Helicopters

New appointment to take effect April 1

Rotorcraft

January 13, 2026

Skyports and Linden Plan Heliport At Miami's Watson Island

Upcoming vertiport to include provision for future eVTOL aircraft

Airports

January 8, 2026

Airwolf Adds Japan STCs for Lithium-ion Batteries

Covers a variety of popular rotorcraft models from Airbus, Bell, Enstrom, and MD

Maintenance and Modifications

January 6, 2026

Linfox Places First Airbus H160 Order in Australia

Company plans to use the new helicopter for passenger transportation

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

Subaru Bell 412EPX Embarks on Middle Eastern Demo Tour

Jointly-developed upgraded model to showcase civilian and defense capabilities

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

Thales/StandardAero StableLight Autopilot Targets AStar

First 4-axis system designed for light helicopters

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

ASG Helicopter Flying First AW189 in Central Asia

Azerbaijan-based operator using the aircraft for offshore services

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

Rotortrade To Build Helipark Hub in Riyadh

First permanent presence in Saudi Arabia to expand helicopter distributor’s global reach

Rotorcraft

December 23, 2025