Rotorcraft

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

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Seventh HeliXP Helicopter Show Returns to São Paulo

Seventh annual event features demonstration flights, industry exhibits

Rotorcraft

7 hours ago

Rotortrade Sells First Airbus H160 in Argentina

Southern Cone sale introduces model to new Latin America market

Rotorcraft

8 hours ago

How Leonardo's AW139 Helicopter Helps Track Nuclear Threats from the Sky

It flies low over cities and often between buildings.

Rotorcraft

April 8, 2026

Vietnam Helicopter Corp Orders Three More H225s

Offshore fleet renewal and expansion builds on long-lasting relationship with OEM

Rotorcraft

April 7, 2026

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How Leonardo's AW139 Helicopter Helps Track Nuclear Threats from the Sky

It flies low over cities and often between buildings.

Rotorcraft

April 8, 2026

Airbus Is Bringing the H140 Helicopter to Market with Special VIP ACH140 Variant

The ACH140 can comfortably transport six passengers.

Rotorcraft

April 2, 2026

Robinson Unmanned Envisions Collaboration between Uncrewed Helicopters and Drones

Unmanned helicopters and drones can help with a variety of missions.

Rotorcraft

March 25, 2026

Valo eVTOL Moves Closer to Service as Vertical and Bristow Collaborate

Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype.

Aircraft

March 20, 2026

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Airbus Is Bringing the H140 Helicopter to Market with Special VIP ACH140 Variant

The ACH140 can comfortably transport six passengers.

Rotorcraft

April 2, 2026

Airbus Racer Expands Flight-test Envelope

Conclusion of first test campaign phase precedes scheduled ‘eco-mode’ operations

Rotorcraft

April 1, 2026

Historic Helicopter OEM Schweizer RSG Up for Sale

Starman Bros Auctions is accepting written offers for the entire company

Rotorcraft

March 31, 2026

Brazilian President Witnesses eVTOL Flight Demonstration

Engineering prototype has conducted 35 test flights to date

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

March 27, 2026

Airbus Launches Mercedes-edition ACH145 Helicopter

Cabin takes its cue from the Mercedes-Benz G-Class off-road vehicle

Rotorcraft

March 26, 2026

Robinson Unmanned Envisions Collaboration between Uncrewed Helicopters and Drones

Unmanned helicopters and drones can help with a variety of missions.

Rotorcraft

March 25, 2026

U.S. Army Receives First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk

UH-60MX serves as testbed for Army’s ‘SAFE’ autonomy program

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

March 23, 2026

Valo eVTOL Moves Closer to Service as Vertical and Bristow Collaborate

Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype.

Aircraft

March 20, 2026

Metro Aviation Aims for June H160 Interior STC Approval

The H160 platform allows air medical providers to serve broad areas and transport critically ill patients

Rotorcraft

March 19, 2026

TRU Simulation, Reiser Deal Adds H125 to Veris Platform

Platform uses Reiser model from Level D simulators

Training and Workforce

March 19, 2026

QuikTrip Expands Fleet with Third Bell 429 Helicopter

Company already operates two 429s and one Bell 407GXi

Rotorcraft

March 19, 2026

Rotortrade Releases Optimistic Global Market Report

Covers state of rotorcraft industry through the end of 2025

Rotorcraft

March 19, 2026

New MD 564 Helicopter Promises More Power and Performance

The company is also working on an upgrade to its 520N model.

Rotorcraft

March 17, 2026

Verticon Brings Light-twin Helicopter Orders for Airbus

Orders include firm helicopters and multi-aircraft framework agreements

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2026

Leonardo Logs Helicopter Orders from Asian Customers

HeliKorea opts for another AW139, while Japan’s Mitsui Bussan adds two AW169s

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2026

Rotortrade Launches Rotorcraft Leasing Business

New division adds flexible ownership opportunities for helicopter buyers

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2026