Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Poonawalla Aviation flew its Airbus H145 aircraft using India's new GAGAN satellite-based navigation system.
Jun 6, 2023 - 10:48 AM
India Trials Gagan Satnav System on Helicopter Routes
India is deploying its own GPS-aided Geo-augmented satellite-based navigation system, starting with low-level rotorcraft routes.
Jun 6, 2023 - 10:10 AM
Helicopter Operator Bristow Highlights Sustainability
Helicopter services company Bristow has released its second annual report detailing its commitment to sustainability.
Jun 6, 2023 - 6:29 AM
Leonardo Adds Distributors for AW09
Leonardo expects its AW09 single-engine helicopter to enter serial rate production in 2024.
Bell 407GXi helicopter in flight over mountainous region
Jun 6, 2023 - 5:25 AM
Bell Logs First Turkish 407GXi Helicopter Sale
Sancak Air's CEO Mustafa Bayrak will use the GXi for private trips, piloting the single-engine rotorcraft himself and expanding the company's Bell fleet.
Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour in flight near a waterfall in Hawaiian Islands
Jun 5, 2023 - 11:43 AM
HAI Slams Parks Air Tour Plans for South Dakota and Hawaii
The Helicopter Association International is urging members to strongly oppose draft air tour management plans at four national parks.
Jun 1, 2023 - 8:17 AM
Sikorsky CEO Vows Continued Support for Discontinued S-76 Helicopters
Paul Lemmo said Sikorsky would continue product support for S-76 and seek customers for the S-92A+.
Piasecki's PA-890 hydrogen-powered helicopter.
May 31, 2023 - 10:38 AM
Piasecki Develops Hydrogen Helicopter at Sikorsky Factory
Piasecki Aircraft has acquired the former Sikorsky helicopter factory in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and will use it to develop VTOL aircraft.
Hill Helicopter’s HX50 on showroom floor
May 30, 2023 - 11:07 AM
Hill Helicopters Order Book Tops 800
Hill Helicopters will unveil its first completed HX50 helicopter to the public in December.
Helicopters at the All India Institute of Medical Science
May 30, 2023 - 8:59 AM
India Expands Emergency Medical Flight Network
The Indian government plans to build hundreds of helipads along highways that could be used by helicopters, drones, and new eVTOL aircraft.
Airbus AW139 helicopter on helipad with sustainable aviation fuel refueling truck parked next to it
May 25, 2023 - 9:47 AM
Weststar Signs for Five More Leonardos
A Weststar AW139 became the first SAF-fueled helicopter to fly in Malaysia .