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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Macquarie Rotorcraft To Be Absorbed into Larger Lessor

Company and its 120 helicopter fleet will become part of a larger concern

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Milestone Sees Growth in Super-medium Helicopter Market

Newer helicopters are supplanting aging machines that have reached end of life

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

CHC Helicopter and Heli-One Join Supernal’s AAM Efforts

Supernal’s eVTOL aircraft could join CHC’s global fleet

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Bell Sees 'Strong Path Forward' To 525 Certification

Company's largest helicopter has been delayed at the finish line

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Videos

Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters

We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.

Aircraft

February 1, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics Could See First eVTOL Passenger Flights with Volocopter VoloCity

Passengers may have the chance to fly between a few sites in the Paris metro area

Aircraft

July 20, 2023

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

Rotorcraft

June 21, 2023

Airbus Helicopters H665 Tigre Performs at Paris Air Show 2023

Airbus Helicopters H665 Tigre Performs at Paris Air Show 2023

Rotorcraft

June 21, 2023

More Articles

Aero Asset: Preowned Twin Helicopter Prices Climbed in 2024

Fewer transactions in fourth quarter signal a possible cooling trend

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter - Full Launch Event

The R88 is the first new helicopter from Robinson in almost two decades.

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Leonardo Helicopters Shine in Offshore Environment

Company's market share in energy services continues to grow

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Bell Debuts Upscale Interiors for 407 GXi

Upgrades represent the newest addition to the company's designer series catalogue

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

NEMSPA Invites Future EMS Pilots To Launch Careers

Event encourages networking and learning from industry experts

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

ARS Unveils Advanced Helicopter Rescue Training Curriculum

Customizable course can be scaled to all levels of experience

Training and Workforce

March 10, 2025

MagniX Announces Helistorm Family of Electric Engines

Robinson Helicopters CEO supports new electric propulsion initiative

Engines

March 10, 2025

LAPD Air Unit Moves to Virtual Training

Loft Dynamics device makes emergency training much more realistic

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Helicopter Broker Reaches Landmark Tally in 2024

With offices around the world, Blueberry Aviation passed the $100 million mark

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 10, 2025

Sikorsky's UAS Achieves Hover-to-Cruise Transition Flight

Autonomous drone proved it can transition from vertical to horizontal flight

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

Sikorsky Readies for S-92A+ Gearbox Certification

Company has spent more than $100 million and a decade on its development

Rotorcraft

March 10, 2025

AEM Unveils New Digital Audio System for Aircraft

Unit was developed in consultation with special mission stakeholders

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2025

Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter

Clean-sheet design offers twin-engine performance in a single-engine aircraft

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2025

FlySight Integrates Opensight AR Tool with MFAR Mission Computer

Augmented-reality software meets high-performance computing

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2025

Lots of Helicopters Land at Verticon 2025 Convention in Dallas, Texas

The helicopter landings are an event before the event.

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2025

Boost Systems Introduces Nextgen Aerial Wash System

Integrates Isolair tank to improve wash and deicing efficiency

Rotorcraft

March 9, 2025