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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VAI Thanks Senator for Introducing Aviation Safety Bill

Proposed legislation aims to improve pilot awareness, hazard markings, and reports for low-altitude obstructions

Regulations and Government

Rotortrade CEO Bullish on Helicopter Market Shift

In a first-half market report, the executive noted inventory pressure

A helicopter on a launch pad at dusk

Bell 505 Hits 700 Deliveries at Farnborough Airshow

Type has logged more than 390,000 flight hours

Bell’s 700th Bell 505 delivery went to a private VIP operator at Farnborough 2026, as the type surpasses 390,000 flight hours across more than 55 countries.

Sikorsky Eyes European Production Line for NGRC

Company is studying advanced airframe configurations for the NATO medium helicopter replacement program

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.

MD 564 Helicopter

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.

February 20, 2026

Wisk Gen 6 eVTOL aircraft in test flight

eVTOL Aircraft Pioneer Leads University Initiative To Advance Singapore’s Aerospace Capability

James Wang discusses his perspective on the future of the eVTOL industry.

February 17, 2026

NTU eVTOL at Singapore Airshow 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.

February 11, 2026

ST Engineering DrN-600 cargo drone at Singapore Airshow 2026

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Cheyenne II Tiltrotor Accelerates Toward First Flight

Completed sub-assemblies are coming together for the first test vehicles

Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II

NTSB Eyes Goose Strike in Fatal Hudson Helicopter Crash

Smithsonian analysis found goose remains on rotor blades

anced surveillance video with sequential images depicting the helicopter’s flight and breakup.

Airbus Helicopters Books THC, NPAS Orders at Farnborough

Saudi and UK operators expand fleets

Airbus Heli

Blade Offers Helicopter Flights to Farnborough Airshow

Joby-owned Blade transports show-goers between London and Farnborough

Joby

Greek Charter Provider Hoper Adds Airbus Rotorcraft

An AS355 and an H135 will give extra capacity for the summer season

Hoper Airbus H135

Used Single Helicopter Sales, Inventory Slide in 1H 2026

North America remains strongest market

Aero Asset report

Nigerian Medical Group Buys Two Airbus H135 Helicopters

Rotorcraft are the first HEMS-equipped H135s in Africa

Kasi Healthcare Airbus H135 helicopter

Skyryse and Robinson Develop Uncrewed R66 Helicopter

The SkyOS autonomous operating system will be integrated with the single-engine rotorcraft

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skyryse R66 flight trials

Saudi Helicopter Accident Kills 14 Passengers and Crew

Flight took off from an oil terminal that had resumed operations two days earlier

Belgium Accepts First Airbus H145M Helicopter

20 units on order as part of Armed Forces and Federal Police fleet renewal plan

Black H145M in flight

Flight Training in the LAPD H125 AStar Loft Dynamics Helicopter Simulator

Nearly as good as the real thing, and a lot less expensive.

LAPD H125 Loft Dynamics Simulator

Customized H125 for Texas Department of Public Safety

Aircraft first in public safety aviation sector to feature hardwired Starlink antenna

5 people standing by N-registered Airbus H125

Boost Cargo Baskets Fitted with Starlink Mini Mount

Antenna attachment system securely holds antenna in place

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Boost Systems Starlink mini mount

VAI Makes Staffing Changes in Support of Strategic Plan

“These promotions are about matching people, roles, and resources to the work ahead”

Training and Workforce

Airbus Secures Contract for Czech Police H145s

New twin-engine rotorcraft will replace a fleet of H135s

Airbus H145 helicopter for Czech police service

Avincis Orders Up to 30 Airbus, Leonardo Helicopters

Deliveries will take place from 2028 through 2031

Avincis AW169 helicopter

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