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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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

Videos

Russian Kamov Ka-52 Helicopter Flies at Dubai Airshow

The twin rotor helicopter represents the cutting edge of Russian helicopter technology.

Rotorcraft

December 1, 2025

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at the Paris Airshow

The twin-engine multirole military helicopter shows off its maneuverability.

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2025

Airbus Helicopters EC665 Tiger Flies at the Paris Air Show

The multirole attack helicopter showed off its agility over Le Bourget.

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2025

Airbus Racer Compound Helicopter Flies at the Paris Air Show

This experimental helicopter is faster and more fuel efficient than a conventional rotorcraft.

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2025

More Articles

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

AeroSync Mission Available for Leonardo AW119

Device enables secure communications for EMS helicopter crews

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 8, 2026

Coptersafety’s Upgraded AW169 Sim Gets FAA Nod

Phase 8 avionics add SAR modes and improved four-axis autopilot

Training and Workforce

March 8, 2026

Nepal VR Training Initiative Targets Mountain Safety

Program addresses challenges of high-altitude mountain flying operations

Training and Workforce

March 8, 2026

Autonomous RUC-60 Black Hawk Testing Expands

Autonomy enables higher-risk missions without risking human crews

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2026

AEM Debuts Low-impedance Audio Router

Router supports low-impedance headsets for military operations

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2026

Rotortrade Logs Record Year for Helicopter Sales

More than 90% of 2025 transactions involved Airbus and Leonardo models

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2026