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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Joby’s Blade Trials eVTOL NYC Commutes with Helicopters

Helicopter flights will verify commuter demand and trial planned air taxi operations

Charter & Fractional

November 7, 2025

VerdeGo Hybrid-electric VTOL Study Awarded NASA Contract

Extended 24-month project to focus on eVTOL applications of modified turbine powerplant

Rotorcraft

November 6, 2025

Rotortrade Launches First U.S. MRO Facility in Pennsylvania

New US facility complements an existing MRO center in France

Rotorcraft

November 4, 2025

GA Gears Up for Roadmap To Growth in Saudi Arabia

Middle East country brings hope for market growth but barriers remain

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2025

Videos

Airbus Racer Compound Helicopter Flies at the Paris Air Show

This experimental helicopter is faster and more fuel efficient than a conventional rotorcraft.

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2025

Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters Get a Second Life as Firefighters

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives.

Rotorcraft

May 20, 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

More Articles

Tangmere is Bell’s New Sales Rep in the UK and Ireland

Rotary-wing division is under leadership of Will Fanshawe, director, Tangmere Aircraft Sales

Rotorcraft

October 31, 2025

Bell Appoints UK, Ireland Authorized Rep for Twin Lines

Tangmere Aircraft Sales will represent the 429, SUBARU 412EPX, and 525 in region

Rotorcraft

October 31, 2025

LA County Orders Two Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks

Helicopters are ideal for wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services

Rotorcraft

October 31, 2025

Outerlink Air IP Comms System Now Available on Bell 407

Broadband connectivity enabled by patented bonded architecture

Rotorcraft

October 31, 2025

TH-66 Tapped for U.S. Navy Contractor Pilot Training

Helicopter Institute is running a U.S. Navy Contractor Operated Pilot Training program

Rotorcraft

October 30, 2025

Acron Aviation’s Second Acquisition Is Trakka Systems

Expands opportunities to distribute specialty equipment around the world

Cabin Interior and Electronics

October 30, 2025

Metro Aviation First with EMS STC for Airbus H160

Delivery of the first modified helicopter is due in early 2026

Rotorcraft

October 28, 2025

Bell’s Commercial Helicopter Deliveries Slide in Q3

Q3 revenues climbed 10% year over year, driven by accelerating work on the MV-75 program

Rotorcraft

October 24, 2025

PHI First Air-med Operator To Deploy Loft VR Simulator

Pilots will practice emergencies and prep for Part 135 flying

Training and Workforce

October 23, 2025

Mahindra Joins Rotor Chain as Tata-Airbus Readies H125 FAL

Indian H125 final assembly line expected by March 2026

Rotorcraft

October 20, 2025

Alpine Aerotech STCs EFIS for Bells, Bear Paw for H145

Projects help customers improve efficiency and safety

Maintenance and Modifications

October 15, 2025

Sikorsky Unveils Uncrewed Black Hawk Variant

Autonomous U-Hawk replaces the Black Hawk’s cockpit with a cargo door

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

October 13, 2025

Heli Austria Picks Thales/StandardAero StableLight Autopilot

Four-axis system will help pilots reduce risk in critical phases of flight

Rotorcraft

October 10, 2025

Sikorsky Unveils Nomad Family of Autonomous Drones

Hybrid-electric VTOL cargo drones designed to scale for multiple missions

Rotorcraft

October 9, 2025

StarFlight To Add Three Airbus H145s to Medevac Fleet

LifeFlight Australia and Linfox joint venture expects to fly the new fleet 1,500 hours a year

Rotorcraft

October 6, 2025

UK Air Ambulance Services Demand Operational Reforms

Emergency air services group joins calls for the UK to readopt EGNOS navigation

Rotorcraft

September 30, 2025