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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Metro Receives DOD SkillBridge Program Recognition

More than 40% of the helicopter maintenance and operations company's staff comprises veterans

Training and Workforce

April 17, 2025

Helijet Gifts S-76A for Medical Flights in Ukraine

Helicopter has been used for patient transfer missions in British Columbia

Rotorcraft

April 16, 2025

Spanish Super Pumas Log 437 Hours Battling Chile Fires

Fire season activity up 20% over last year

Rotorcraft

April 15, 2025

Fatal Rotorcraft Accidents Spike in March

Overall accident rate dipped despite higher fatalities

Accidents

April 15, 2025

Videos

Airbus Expands its Twin-Engine Helicopter Family With the New H140 Model

Geared towards emergency medical services, it offers more interior space and performance.

Rotorcraft

March 17, 2025

Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter - Full Launch Event

The R88 is the first new helicopter from Robinson in almost two decades.

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Lots of Helicopters Land at Verticon 2025 Convention in Dallas, Texas

The helicopter landings are an event before the event.

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2025

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

More Articles

Rotor, Transmission Recovered in Hudson River Crash

Recovery concludes after key evidence secured

Accidents

April 15, 2025

Mixed Reality Sim Elevates Helicopter Rescue Training

MR tech enhances hoist operator proficiency in mission-critical helicopter operations

Training and Workforce

April 14, 2025

Aerocor Expands Helicopter Division Operations

Company exceeds early goals within nine months

Charter & Fractional

April 11, 2025

Bell LongRanger Crashes into Hudson River, Killing Six

Main rotor blades and the tail boom appeared to have separated from the aircraft while in flight

Accidents

April 10, 2025

Kitz-Air Becomes Latest Bell 412EPX Customer in Europe

Austrian operator signed an order during the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany

Rotorcraft

April 10, 2025

Settlement Reached in Hansen Helicopters Case

Agreement enjoins civil defendants from illegal activities for which Hansen was convicted

Rotorcraft

April 9, 2025

Unither Achieves First Hydrogen-powered Helicopter Flight

Pioneering liftoff took place in Bromont, Québec

Rotorcraft

April 7, 2025

Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

The venerable helicopter manufacturer is looking at expanding its portfolio.

Rotorcraft

April 7, 2025

Meet Olivia Thompson, the UK's Youngest-Ever Female Helicopter Pilot

At 17 years old, she already has her PPL.

Rotorcraft

April 3, 2025

AW139 Full-flight Simulator Debuts in Faroe Islands

Training scenarios simulate challenging local conditions

Rotorcraft

April 3, 2025

Turkey Renews Columbia Helicopters Wildfire Contract

Chinooks to support Turkey’s firefighting efforts for fifth year

Rotorcraft

April 1, 2025

Simulator Maker To Supply New European Training Center

Reiser will deliver an H135/H145 full-flight sim to European Heli Center’s new HQ

Training and Workforce

March 31, 2025

Bell Scores More Sales at Avalon Australian Airshow

Company’s helicopters employed in law enforcement and utility roles

Rotorcraft

March 31, 2025

New Zealand Search and Rescue Orders H145 Helicopters

Aircraft will serve in emergency medical services role

Rotorcraft

March 31, 2025

In Wake of Crash, FAA Looking at Mixed Traffic at Multiple Airports

FAA is immediately looking at 10 'hot spots' and ultimately nationwide

Safety

March 28, 2025

Bell Pilot on Flying the 525 Relentless Fly-by-Wire Helicopter and Program Update

The 525 is the first civil fly-by-wire helicopter.

Rotorcraft

March 26, 2025