Rotorcraft

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

HH-60W
May 21, 2019, 6:01 AM

Sikorsky Flies HH-60W as CH-53K Gets Production Award

The HH-60W is to replace the Air Force's aging HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet.

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SEA Prime
May 22, 2019 - 7:16 AM
SEA Prime: Malpensa Prime is 'Natural Growth'
The July opening of an FBO at Milan's Malpensa Airport just happens to coincide with Milan Linate closing for three months for runway resurfacing.
May 22, 2019 - 3:42 AM
Airbus Corporate Helicopters Wins Another ACH160 Order
Airbus Corporate Helicopters sold 54 ACH variants in 2017 and 68 in 2018.
Bell V-280 in flight
May 21, 2019 - 11:10 AM
Bell V-280 Completes Agility Tests
Bell said its V-280 tiltrotor has completed the Army's low-speed agility tests.
May 21, 2019 - 7:35 AM
ACH145 Delivered for Yacht Operations
An existing customer is taking two ACH145s and an ACH160 to renew its luxury helicopter fleet
HH-60W
May 21, 2019 - 6:01 AM
Sikorsky Flies HH-60W as CH-53K Gets Production Award
The HH-60W is to replace the Air Force's aging HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet.
Vladimir Putin on ramp
May 20, 2019 - 11:19 AM
Russian Helicopters Keeps Low Profile at HeliRussia’2019
The Russian manufacturer has experienced a downturn in sales, but now has an order for 100 Mi-28NMs.
H160 in flight
May 20, 2019 - 9:00 AM
ACH160 Shines in Strong Airbus Lineup
Certification is expected by year-end with first delivery to follow in the last quarter of next year.
May 20, 2019 - 7:25 AM
Turkey's Kaan Air Takes Three Ka-32A11BC Helicopters
The Kamov helicopters will fly firefighting missions in Turkey.
May 20, 2019 - 7:01 AM
Kamov Details Ka-32A11M Upgrades
Deliveries of the upgraded Kamov helicopter model are planned for next year.
Leonardo AW609
May 19, 2019 - 7:00 AM
Leonardo Advances AW609, Support Programs
Leonardo Helicopters CEO said the company is "on the right path."