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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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

Videos

HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International

VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2024

Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters

We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.

Aircraft

February 1, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics Could See First eVTOL Passenger Flights with Volocopter VoloCity

Passengers may have the chance to fly between a few sites in the Paris metro area

Aircraft

July 20, 2023

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

Rotorcraft

June 21, 2023

More Articles

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

Airbus Projects Stable Market Share for 2025 and Beyond

Adaptability key to the company’s success

Aircraft

October 23, 2024

Bell Appoints Japanese Dealer for 505 Helicopter

Japan General Aviation Service is already a customer for the larger 429 model

Rotorcraft

October 17, 2024

PHI MRO Services Appointed Approved Leonardo Supplier

Move strengthens PHI's relationship with helicopter OEM

Maintenance and Modifications

October 9, 2024

Meridian Receives Part 145 Repair Station Certificate

MRO provider specializes in Bell 206 and 407 helicopter maintenance

Maintenance and Modifications

October 9, 2024