Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
November 13, 2019, 3:25 AM

Airbus's VSR700 Rotary-wing UAV Takes Flight

The VSR700 unmanned helicopter is intended to serve onboard vessels of the French navy to extend their surveillance horizon

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Leonardo, Abu Dhabi Aviation contract signing
Nov 19, 2019 - 12:49 PM
Abu Dhabi Aviation To Add Five More Leonardos to Fleet
The order will increase the Abu Dhabi Aviation AW139 fleet, as well as add a new type, the AW169.
Nov 18, 2019 - 4:07 AM
P&W Tapped to Power Russia’s VRT500 Light Copter
VR-Technologies announces P&W engine choice for the VRT500 on same day UAE investment company agrees to buy half the Russian company.
AW 149
Nov 18, 2019 - 12:11 AM
AW149 Proves Worth After Early Setbacks
If the UK chooses the AW149 production could be transferred from Milan to Yeovil.
Bell 412EP
Nov 17, 2019 - 7:16 AM
Abu Dhabi Aviation Intensifies International Work
Abu Dhabi Aviation's new Ghana and Cyprus joint ventures meet the requirement for local content.
Nov 17, 2019 - 7:12 AM
Falcon Plans Urban Mobility Terminal for Expo 2020
The special-purpose terminal designed by Falcon Aviation is suited to all rotorcraft types, but especially the AW609 Tiltrotor.
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Nov 17, 2019 - 5:09 AM
Bell and Abu Dhabi’s Horizon Ink Order for 12 Bell 505s
Bell signs deal for twelve 505s.
Nov 17, 2019 - 2:40 AM
Mi-38 Makes International Debut
The Russian Helicopters Mi-38 utility transport aims to become the modern replacement for the long-lived and highly popular Mi-8/17 series.
Leonardo AW189
Nov 17, 2019 - 2:29 AM
Falcon Aviation Opts for Milestone-leased AW189
Falcon Aviation Services is expanding its offshore oil and gas helicopter fleet with two more Leonardo AW189s. One is leased from Milestone.
Falcon Aviation’s Code-F Plot hangar,
Nov 17, 2019 - 1:01 AM
Falcon Expects Bizjet MRO Boost With Launch of DWC Facility
All bizjet MRO is to relocate to DWC, with turboprop maintenance staying in Abu Dhabi.
H160
Nov 16, 2019 - 9:28 AM
Airbus H160M on Course for 2026 Service Entry
France intends to acquire 169 H160Ms for the HIL program, comprising 80 for the army, 49 for the navy, and 40 for the air force.