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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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

Videos

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

ST Engineering Aims For Cargo Use Cases With DrN-600 Drone

The aircraft could be used for ship to ship, oil rig, or inter-island delivery.

Aircraft

February 11, 2026

More Articles

QuikTrip Expands Fleet with Third Bell 429 Helicopter

Company already operates two 429s and one Bell 407GXi

Rotorcraft

March 19, 2026

Rotortrade Releases Optimistic Global Market Report

Covers state of rotorcraft industry through the end of 2025

Rotorcraft

March 19, 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

Verticon Brings Light-twin Helicopter Orders for Airbus

Orders include firm helicopters and multi-aircraft framework agreements

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2026

Leonardo Logs Helicopter Orders from Asian Customers

HeliKorea opts for another AW139, while Japan’s Mitsui Bussan adds two AW169s

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2026

Rotortrade Launches Rotorcraft Leasing Business

New division adds flexible ownership opportunities for helicopter buyers

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2026

Recoil Aero Taps Aero Products as Authorized Center

Company is providing support for Recoil’s aerial firefighting equipment

Maintenance and Modifications

March 11, 2026

Bell Certifies Semper Fly as Helicopter Training Facility

Partnership targets Army Flight School Next Program opportunities

Training and Workforce

March 11, 2026

Buyers of Robinson Helicopters Get Crewchief Built-in

System replaces paperwork with digital platform

Maintenance and Modifications

March 11, 2026

Three Sikorsky Demonstrators Target First Flights in 2026

Nomad 100, U-Hawk, and HEX set to soar

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2026

VVIP Interior Added as Option for Bell 429 Designer Series

VVIP cabin adds premium finishes, lighting, and storage features

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 11, 2026

StandardAero Launches Autopilot Installer Network

Network supports Thales and StandardAero four-axis autopilot system

Avionics

March 10, 2026

Leonardo Maintains Growth Trajectory in All Segments

Orders are up 5.1% compared to 2024

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Guimbal Cabri G5 Officially in Development

Upcoming five-seat turbine to be ‘big brother’ to existing G2

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Preowned Helicopter Supply Hit Five-year Low in 2025

Median pricing increased 10% year over year despite softer sales

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 10, 2026

R44 Utility Is Latest Robinson Iteration

Buyers can opt for the new configuration that targets utility operators

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026