Rotorcraft

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

Oct 5, 2021 - 11:37 AM
Metro STCs Garmin GTN 650/750 Xi in Airbus EC145
Metro Aviation has received FAA STC avionics approval for installation of the Garmin GTN 650/750 Xi, certified for SPIFR, in the Airbus EC145.
Oct 4, 2021 - 10:59 AM
NTSB Investigating Fatal Arizona Flight Training Midair
The NTSB is continuing its investigation into the fatal midair between a Robinson R22 and a Piper PA-28 at Arizona's Chandler Municipal Airport.
AW609 Tiltrotor on display in Dubai
Oct 2, 2021 - 1:57 PM
Leonardo Launches Luxury Brand 'Agusta'
Leonardo is launching the new “Agusta” branding of its AW line of VIP and corporate helicopters.
CalFire
Oct 1, 2021 - 9:45 AM
CalFire Braces for Record Year
Sikorsky Firehawks prove major game-changer as California confronts another record wildfire season.
Air Methods
Oct 1, 2021 - 9:11 AM
Rotor Experts Tout SMS and Automation
Intelligent application of new technologies promises to have a dramatic impact on helicopter safety.
Bell 407 GXi
Sep 27, 2021 - 1:21 PM
Bell Customer Caps Delivery with Transatlantic Flight
The Bell 407GXi made stops in 13 countries on the way to Ukraine.
Sep 27, 2021 - 8:58 AM
CHC Supporting Search-and-rescue Charities
CHC Helicopter is celebrating #HeliSARWeek on its social media.
CHC Sikorsky S-92
Sep 23, 2021 - 1:39 PM
CHC Flies S-92 with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Helicopter operator CHC has completed the first flight of a Sikorsky S-92 on sustainable aviation fuel.
Sep 22, 2021 - 11:09 AM
Bell Establishes 525 Experience Center in Norway
Bell is promoting its new super-medium twin to offshore energy and military customers in the region.
Sep 21, 2021 - 2:50 PM
Bristow Signs Deal For Up to 50 eVTOLs with Vertical Aero
Deal is Bristow's second for electric aircraft in less than a month.