Rotorcraft

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

May 5, 2021, 10:21 AM

With Halo Buy, Directional Eyes Urban Air Mobility Ops

Directional Aviation’s OneSky Flight has acquired Halo Aviation, adding another helicopter operation and laying the foundation for urban air mobility ops.

Apr 30, 2021 - 10:00 AM

Bell Commercial Helo Deliveries Edge Higher in Q1

Those deliveries also pushed the company's revenue higher while profits were down from R&D spending on the Army's Future Vertical Lift programs.

Apr 30, 2021 - 9:35 AM

Leonardo Opens $80M Philadelphia Training Center

The new Leonardo academy will be operated by Rotorsim, a joint venture between Leonardo and CAE.

Apr 29, 2021 - 3:42 PM

New Team, New Focus at MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters hopes improved customer support will make it a player again in the commercial helicopter market.

Apr 29, 2021 - 10:51 AM

Airbus Helicopters Orders Plunge 26 Percent

While Airbus Helicopters orders and deliveries drop, increasing service revenues improve the bottom line.

Apr 28, 2021 - 11:02 AM

StandardAero Awarded Cert for LRUs, Accessories Repair

The company's Accessories Center of Excellence facilities are certified by Honeywell and Triumph Group for repair of helo and turboprop engine LRUs.

Apr 27, 2021 - 9:47 AM

EASA Approves VR Device for Helicopter Flight Training

EASA approves VRM's VR flight simulation training device for the Robinson R22.

Apr 26, 2021 - 10:44 AM

ASG: Dozens of Helicopters in Storage, Crates in China

China is still dominating sales of helicopter but more than 80 are in crates or in storage, raising concerns about the viability of the market, ASG said.

Apr 23, 2021 - 12:01 AM

UK Rotorcraft Show Gets Refresh for 2021

Helitech 2021 is set to return to the ExCeL convention center on October 5 and 6, featuring more than 300 exhibitors, a live fly-in, and some 100 seminars.