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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Robinson Expands into Uncrewed VTOL Market

New division encompasses heavy-lift drones and uncrewed helicopters

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

R88 Progressing with More Supplier Selections

Providers include GPMS, Outerlink, and Skurka Aerospace

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

DARPA Grants Bell X-Plane Status for Sprint Program Aircraft

Work has begun on the high-speed VTOL demonstrator

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Airbus Reveals Two Next Gen NATO Rotorcraft Studies

A pair of concept designs build on technologies from the X3 and Racer demonstrators

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Videos

United Aircraft of China Debuts Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at Singapore Airshow

The company envisions a variety of uses for the aircraft including firefighting, utlility, cargo delivery, and medevac missions.

Rotorcraft

February 5, 2026

Indian Air Force Sarang Helicopter Display Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

Sarang translates to Peacock, which is reflected in the livery on the helicopters.

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2026

For eVTOL Pioneers Like Joby, the Gulf Region Is a Land of Opportunity

Joby Aviation has already been testing its aircraft in the region.

Aircraft

December 16, 2025

Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

Aircraft

December 3, 2025

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MD Helicopters Unveils 6-bladed MD 564 Utility Helicopter

Upgraded rotorcraft delivers significantly improved performance

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

Precision Support Services Gains EASA Part 145 Approval

Repair station certificate bolsters company’s ability to serve worldwide customers

Maintenance and Modifications

March 10, 2026

StandardAero Names Launch Customers for Bell Tailboom STC

Modification removes 100 pounds to increase payload capacity

Maintenance and Modifications

March 10, 2026

Six S-92 Operators Renew Sikorsky TAP Contracts

Contracts cover approximately 100 aircraft through early 2030s

Maintenance and Modifications

March 10, 2026

After Long Pause, Enstrom Eyes New Deliveries

The OEM looks to ramp up production on its 480B and 280FX models

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026

JCAB Agrees on SkyDrive General Certification Plan

Company aims to begin deliveries in 2028

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2026

P&WC: PioneerLab Hybrid Helo on Track, Demand Steady

Engine maker also leads European PHARES propulsion consortium

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2026

FreeFlight Fields 5G-resilient Radar Altimeters

RA-4500 MK II will continue to evolve as performance criteria evolve

Avionics

March 9, 2026

Aerometals Begins H225 Inlet Barrier Filtration Production

Aftermarket inlet filter reduces dust and FOD

Maintenance and Modifications

March 9, 2026

McDermott To Restart Production of Former Bell 214

New-production 214STs will have Safran Aneto engines

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2026

Aerometals Unveils New H225 Inlet Barrier Filter

Advanced design makes its official debut at Verticon

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2026

Digital AirWare Signs Up Connected Ecosystem Software Users

Company founded to fill gaps in maintenance platform features

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2026

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Unveils ACH140

Upcoming H140 helicopters gets an executive-configured option

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2026

Wireless Communications Slated for More Airbus Models

Device enables airborne connectivity via cellphone networks

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 9, 2026

Japan Approves Certification Plan for SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau still needs to approve the means of compliance

Regulations and Government

March 9, 2026

Black Hawk Demonstrates Automated Flight with Genesys Autopilot

Capability is available for liftoff, hover, cruise, and landing

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2026