Rotorcraft

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

Aerial view of H160 owned by the French navy overflying a French lifeboat
September 23, 2022, 5:25 AM

French Navy Receives First Airbus H160 for SAR Duties

Six civilian-standard helicopters are being taken into service by the Marine Nationale in advance of the first deliveries of militarized H160Ms.

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MD 500E helicopter in flight
Sep 7, 2022 - 3:27 PM
MD Helicopters Emerges from Bankruptcy
MD Helicopters's assets have been acquired by a new operating company and it has appointed a new board, CEO, and senior executives.
XL Aerospace's portable fuel nozzle test stand
Sep 7, 2022 - 10:28 AM
XL Aerospace Develops New Fuel Nozzle Test Stand
The XL Aerospace fuel nozzle test stand's configuration supports a range of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C/T, PW206, and PW207 turboshaft engines.
Sep 6, 2022 - 10:27 AM
Safran Bidding for Thales' Power Business
Safran is negotiating with Thales to acquire its aeronautical electrical systems business.
Photo collage of exterior of Airbus Helicopters AS350B2 converted by G2 Aviation and black leather interior of the VIP conversion
Sep 6, 2022 - 10:20 AM
Canada's G2 Performs VIP AStar Conversion
Quebec-based G2 Aviation has converted a utility AStar to VIP configuration for use by Helicraft for VIP transport and aerial city tours.
Airbus H145 on airport ramp
Sep 6, 2022 - 9:59 AM
First-half Sales, Supply of Preowned Helos Drops
Sales of preowned heavy helicopters were the only class to buck the first-half 2022 trend, Aero Asset said.
Attendees of the the Aviation Workforce Development Roundtable held in Salt Lake City, Utah pose with helicopter in hangar
Sep 1, 2022 - 12:54 PM
HAI Joins Utah Roundtable To Explore Workforce Efforts
HAI joined an Aviation Workforce Development Roundtable to discuss ways to attract interest in rotary-wing careers.
NASA Remote Operations for Autonomous Missions lab (Photo: NASA)
Sep 1, 2022 - 8:11 AM
AAM Infrastructure Still the Known Unknown
Panelists at the VFS Electric Aircraft Symposium stressed the need for advanced air mobility infrastructure for commercial success.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Aug 30, 2022 - 8:31 PM
Engine Fires Prompt Army To Ground Entire Chinook Fleet
CH-47 engine fires are linked to use of nonstandard engine O-rings.
Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A in flight
Aug 30, 2022 - 9:32 AM
FAA Grants HOGE Utility Power STC for AW139
Defense systems on Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A triggered the need for multiple STCs.
Aug 30, 2022 - 8:57 AM
PHI Opens Regional Headquarters in Perth
PHI's new regional headquarters in Perth will oversee operations in the Asia Pacific.