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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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

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.

February 5, 2026

United Aircraft Boying T1400 Tandem Helicopter at Singapore Airshow 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.

February 2, 2026

Four helicopters in formation from Sarang Indian Air Force display team

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

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

December 16, 2025

Joby eVTOL aircraft flying in the United Arab Emirates

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

Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

December 3, 2025

Honda 1/3 scale eVTOL technology demonstrator on display at Dubai Airshow 2025

More Articles

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

ERC Unveils Victor Hybrid-electric VTOL Cargo Drone

First prototype was unveiled at the ILA 2026 air show this week in Berlin

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ERC System's Victor cargo drone

Airbus H145 Joining Uncrewed Helicopter Arena

First flight is expected at the end of 2026 and entry into service in the early 2030s

Airbus Helicopters' U145 uncrewed, autonomous helicopter

Helicopter Express Picks TracPlus Mission Platform

System tracks and shares information with all appropriate parties

Helicopter Express S-64 Skycrane

Training with Icarus Device Inoculates against IIMC

Instructor controls the opacity to replicate flying in clouds

Training and Workforce

Flying helicopter with Icarus view-limiting device

Leonardo Opens 10th UK Location at Elstree Aerodrome

Company commits approximately £15 million to the project

Elstree Support Centre with two Leonardo helicopters parked in front of the building

Heli-One Opens S-92 Customer Support Center in Brazil

Facility will offer MRO services and parts for South America operators

Maintenance and Modifications

Heli-One's new Cabo Frio, Brazil center of excellence

JCAB Qualifies Loft VR Simulator to FTD Level-7

Virtual reality training platform is first in Japan and Asia-Pacific

Training and Workforce

Loft Dynamics level-7 virtual reality simulator

France’s Dragon Firefighters Get New Airbus H145D3 Helicopters

French Sécurité Civile helicopters unit transitioning to Airbus H145D3 models

Crew members standing in front of H145-D3 in hangar

Rotortrade Sees Business Boom in APAC, Middle East

Asia-Pacific and Middle East/Africa accounted for 40% of Rotortrade’s business in 2025

AW139 in flight

SkyDrive Consortium Eyes Commercial eVTOL Services By 2028

Japanese companies say 100 air taxis could be operational around Osaka in 2035

SkyDrive’s SD-05 eVTOL flies over the Osakako Vertiport during Expo 2025 demonstrations in Osaka, Japan.

Modified R44 Flies Hydrogen-electric Helicopter Circuit

Unither Bioélectronique expands envelope of experimental aircraft

Sustainability and Environment

R44 Helicopter hovering

Airbus and Lindo Explore HEMS Cabin Disinfection

Medical helicopters could adopt antimicrobial blue light technology

Signing partnership

MD Helicopters Receives STC for Engine Upgrade Kit

Upgrade swaps C20B engine for more powerful C30

Upgrade swaps C20B engine for more powerful C30

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