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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Bell Sells Three 429s to UK, Estonia VIP Operators

VIP interior can accommodate up to seven passengers

Rotorcraft

May 4, 2026

DLR Tests Experimental Vibrational Anti-Icing System

Technology to fly onboard clean-sheet, all-electric, ducted-fan gyrocopter

Sustainability and Environment

May 4, 2026

Bell Q1 Revenues Climb, Commercial Helo Deliveries Drop

Bell delivered 20 commercial helicopters in Q1 of this year, compared to 29 in Q1 2025

Rotorcraft

May 1, 2026

São Paulo Airshow Season Kicks Off with HeliXP

Catarina Aviation Show is May 21 to 23, and LABACE takes place August 4 to 6

Rotorcraft

April 24, 2026

Videos

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

New MD 564 Helicopter Is a Civil Version of the U.S. Army's MH-6H Little Bird

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

Rotorcraft

March 17, 2026

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

More Articles

Enstrom’s Newest Turbine 480B Approved and Ready

First models feature legacy instruments but glass panel approval pending

Rotorcraft

April 16, 2026

Seventh HeliXP Helicopter Show Returns to São Paulo

Seventh annual event features demonstration flights, industry exhibits

Rotorcraft

April 13, 2026

Rotortrade Sells First Airbus H160 in Argentina

Southern Cone sale introduces model to new Latin America market

Rotorcraft

April 13, 2026

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

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