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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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

Videos

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

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

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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

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

MD Helicopters Unveils 6-bladed MD 564 Utility Helicopter

Upgraded rotorcraft delivers significantly improved performance

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2026