Rotorcraft

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

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 .
Leonardo AW109
May 25, 2023 - 8:25 AM
Sloane Ups Leonardo AW109 Orders
Leonardo and its UK/Ireland dealership continue to achieve good sales in UK and Ireland, with the AW109 family leading the way.
Airbus ACH160 interior
May 24, 2023 - 6:11 PM
Airbus Corporate Helicopters Posts Record Annual Sales
ACH’s latest product, the ACH160, is leading the way for sales efforts, which have achieved significant success with other models from the range.
Joby
May 22, 2023 - 10:51 AM
EASA Proposes Noise Standards for eVTOLs
EASA is proposing using heavy helicopter noise limits for eVTOLs until it can gather more data on the new vehicles to refine these standards.
Alana Burns board member Air Charter Association
May 21, 2023 - 9:19 AM
New ACA Board Member To Boost Rotary Representation
Alana Burns has led Atlas Helicopters to become one of the UK’s leading helicopter charter companies.
Blade Helicopter
May 21, 2023 - 5:14 AM
Europe Key to Blade's Passenger Growth
Europe has become Blade Air Mobility's largest market.
Bell 525
May 20, 2023 - 9:09 AM
Bell Touts 525 Super-medium Helicopter for North Sea Ops
Bell sees its in-development 525 super-medium as the right helicopter for North Sea operators.