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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Archer Reveals Midnight eVTOL Mixed-reality Flight Training Device

Flight training device has been jointly developed with Vertex Solutions

Training and Workforce

15 hours ago

Gaming Simulators Could Support eVTOL Pilot Training and Vertiport Design

Vertiport Simulations adds electric charging cubes and other detailed scenery to flight simulator software

Airports

November 29, 2024

ACE Aero Modding Black Hawks with Skyryse Controls

The upgrade makes the helicopter much simpler to fly

Rotorcraft

November 22, 2024

Sikorsky Lengthens S-92 Inspection Intervals

Move will help increase availability and lower direct operating costs

Rotorcraft

November 20, 2024

Videos

Learning To Fly Helicopters in the Guimbal Cabri G2

How a long-time fixed-wing pilot transitions to the rotary-wing world

Rotorcraft

November 4, 2024

JAC Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

The airshow demo shows how the aircraft can be useful in battle.

Rotorcraft

July 29, 2024

Turkish Aerospace's T625 Gökbey Helicopter Flies at Farnborough International Airshow

The helicopter can be adapted to a variety of missions.

Rotorcraft

July 25, 2024

Kopter Expects Versatile AW09 Helicopter To Punch Above Its Weight

The all composite turbine single promises to bring new technology to its segment

Rotorcraft

June 13, 2024

More Articles

Northern Rescue Growing Fleet to Five AW169 Helicopters

Shipment to New Zealand will take place next year after paint and upgrades

Rotorcraft

November 18, 2024

Fort Worth Police Buy Second Bell 505

Plans call for growing the department's public safety presence

Rotorcraft

November 17, 2024

NATA Panel Examines FBO Preparation for eVTOL Service

OEMs and FBOs talk about how electric aircraft can be accommodated at FBOs

FBOs

November 15, 2024

Blade Logs 3Q Net Loss Despite Flight Growth

Medical and passenger flight demand increased alongside revenues

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 12, 2024

European Rotors 2024 Focuses on Vertical Flight Future

Key innovations and safety updates event highlights

Rotorcraft

November 12, 2024

Rotortrade Partners with Safran, Joins Mentor Program

Preowned helicopter specialist is expanding its capabilities

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2024

Bell Logs Sales for 505 and 407GXi Helicopters

Includes the sale of the 100th Bell 505 in Europe

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2024

JAL/Sumitomo Subsidiary Soracle To Operate Archer’s eVTOL in Japan

Archer plans demo flight at 2025 World Expo in Osaka

Airlines

November 7, 2024

FAA Releases 2023 Helo Air Ambulance Ops Data Summary

Six accidents, two with fatalities, took place during calendar year 2023

Rotorcraft

November 7, 2024

Helicopter Operators Sign Orders with Airbus and Leonardo

Both manufacturers announced new business during the European Rotors trade show

Rotorcraft

November 6, 2024

Aeromed Operator Metro Orders 20 Beta Alia 250 eVTOLs

U.S. air ambulance operator looks to electrify its fleet

Aircraft

November 5, 2024

Learning To Fly Helicopters in the Guimbal Cabri G2

How a long-time fixed-wing pilot transitions to the rotary-wing world

Rotorcraft

November 4, 2024

FlyNYON Tragedy Results in Hefty Jury Award

Jury awards $116 million for doors-off crash victim

Rotorcraft

November 1, 2024

First MD500E to MD530F Helicopter Conversion Done

Upgrade is available at MD Helicopters service centers

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2024

Bell Soars in 3Q with Higher Civil Helo Deliveries, FLRAA

Commercial shipments nearly doubled, while new military program brought in more than $80M

Rotorcraft

October 25, 2024

FAA Certifies Outerlink’s Air IP System for Sikorsky S-76

System provides reliable bandwidth for up to 10 devices simultaneously

Cabin Interior and Electronics

October 24, 2024