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 Scores More Sales at Avalon Australian Airshow

Company’s helicopters employed in law enforcement and utility roles

Rotorcraft

March 31, 2025

New Zealand Search and Rescue Orders H145 Helicopters

Aircraft will serve in emergency medical services role

Rotorcraft

March 31, 2025

In Wake of Crash, FAA Looking at Mixed Traffic at Multiple Airports

FAA is immediately looking at 10 'hot spots' and ultimately nationwide

Safety

March 28, 2025

Bell Pilot on Flying the 525 Relentless Fly-by-Wire Helicopter and Program Update

The 525 is the first civil fly-by-wire helicopter.

Rotorcraft

March 26, 2025

Videos

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

Aircraft

December 15, 2022

Airo Group Expands Scope For eVTOL Operations and Prepares To Go Public

Airo Group Expands Scope For eVTOL Operations and Prepares To Go Public

Rotorcraft

November 16, 2022

More Articles

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

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