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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Verticon Brings Light-Twin Orders for Airbus

Orders include firm helicopters and multi-aircraft framework agreements

Rotorcraft

8 hours ago

Leonardo Logs Helicopter Orders from Asian Customers

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

Rotorcraft

10 hours ago

Bell Certifies Semper Fly as Helicopter Training Facility

Partnership targets Army Flight School Next Program opportunities

Training and Workforce

13 hours ago

Three Sikorsky Demonstrators Target First Flights in 2026

Nomad 100, U-Hawk, and HEX set to soar

Rotorcraft

17 hours ago

Videos

Boeing-backed Wisk Aero Says Autonomous Flight Is the Only Way for eVTOL Aircraft

Wisk's Gen 6 eVTOL aircraft recently flew for the first time.

Aircraft

February 20, 2026

eVTOL Aircraft Pioneer Leads University Initiative To Advance Singapore’s Aerospace Capability

James Wang discusses his perspective on the future of the eVTOL industry.

Aircraft

February 17, 2026

ST Engineering Aims For Cargo Use Cases With DrN-600 Drone

The aircraft could be used for ship to ship, oil rig, or inter-island delivery.

Aircraft

February 11, 2026

United Aircraft of China Debuts Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at Singapore Airshow

The company envisions a variety of uses for the aircraft including firefighting, utlility, cargo delivery, and medevac missions.

Rotorcraft

February 5, 2026

More Articles

VVIP Interior Added as Option for Bell 429 Designer Series

VVIP cabin adds premium finishes, lighting, and storage features

Cabin Interior and Electronics

17 hours ago

StandardAero Launches Autopilot Installer Network

Network supports Thales and StandardAero four-axis autopilot system

Avionics

March 10, 2026

Leonardo Maintains Growth Trajectory in All Segments

Orders are up 5.1% compared to 2024

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Guimbal Cabri G5 Officially in Development

Upcoming five-seat turbine to be ‘big brother’ to existing G2

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Preowned Helicopter Supply Hit Five-year Low in 2025

Median pricing increased 10% year over year despite softer sales

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 10, 2026

R44 Utility Is Latest Robinson Iteration

Buyers can opt for the new configuration that targets utility operators

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Robinson Expands into Uncrewed VTOL Market

New division encompasses heavy-lift drones and uncrewed helicopters

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

R88 Progressing with More Supplier Selections

Providers include GPMS, Outerlink, and Skurka Aerospace

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

DARPA Grants Bell X-Plane Status for Sprint Program Aircraft

Work has begun on the high-speed VTOL demonstrator

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Airbus Reveals Two Next Gen NATO Rotorcraft Studies

A pair of concept designs build on technologies from the X3 and Racer demonstrators

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

MD Helicopters Unveils 6-bladed MD 564 Utility Helicopter

Upgraded rotorcraft delivers significantly improved performance

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Precision Support Services Gains EASA Part 145 Approval

Repair station certificate bolsters company’s ability to serve worldwide customers

Maintenance and Modifications

March 10, 2026

StandardAero Names Launch Customers for Bell Tailboom STC

Modification removes 100 pounds to increase payload capacity

Maintenance and Modifications

March 10, 2026

Six S-92 Operators Renew Sikorsky TAP Contracts

Contracts cover approximately 100 aircraft through early 2030s

Maintenance and Modifications

March 10, 2026

After Long Pause, Enstrom Eyes New Deliveries

The OEM looks to ramp up production on its 480B and 280FX models

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

JCAB Agrees on SkyDrive General Certification Plan

Company aims to begin deliveries in 2028

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2026