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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Western Australia Reboots Rescue Fleet with Three AW139s

Specially equipped Leonardo rotorcraft have replaced Bell 421EPs

Rotorcraft

September 3, 2025

Robinson Helicopter Celebrates R22 50th Anniversary

Founder’s basement project spawned one of the most prolific helicopter manufacturers

Rotorcraft

August 28, 2025

Rotortrade: African Helo Fleet Sees Growth Potential

Organizations moving away from Russian aircraft and to preowned models

Rotorcraft

August 25, 2025

Chinese Tiltrotor Enters Flight Testing

Observers believe the aircraft is being developed by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group

Rotorcraft

August 25, 2025

Videos

Turkish Aerospace's T625 Gökbey Helicopter Flies at Farnborough International Airshow

The helicopter can be adapted to a variety of missions.

Rotorcraft

July 25, 2024

Kopter Expects Versatile AW09 Helicopter To Punch Above Its Weight

The all composite turbine single promises to bring new technology to its segment

Rotorcraft

June 13, 2024

HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International

VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2024

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

More Articles

Rotortrade Africa Market Analysis Sees Growth Potential

Humanitarian agencies are relying less on Russia-built rotorcraft

Rotorcraft

August 25, 2025

Robinson Taking in Trades on New Helicopters

Program helps buyers upgrade to the latest technology and safety features

Rotorcraft

August 21, 2025

Indonesian Helicopter Group Plans eVTOL Air-taxi Services

Whitesky Aviation says it may buy up to 30 of SkyDrive’s three-seat eVTOL vehicle

Charter & Fractional

August 21, 2025

Lassale Plans Ambitious International, Expansive Agenda at VAI

Lassale seeks unified voice

Rotorcraft

August 20, 2025

Coptersafety AW169 Sim Gets Finland, UK Qualification

Training is now available at the company’s Helsinki facility

Rotorcraft

August 19, 2025

Arcadea Buys Maintenance Software Provider ADSoftware

Combination creates "one-stop" solution for operations and maintenance

Rotorcraft

August 19, 2025

GE Aerospace Taps UK Provider for Helo Engine Parts

Company says the deal will support rotorcraft operators and the local industry

Rotorcraft

August 18, 2025

Global Helo Industry Leader François Lassale Takes Helm of VAI

Lasalle has held leadership roles with operators and safety organizations

Rotorcraft

August 18, 2025

ODAV, Yamaha Exploring Uncrewed Helo for Fire Response

Agreement covers evaluation of Fazer SAR to help mitigate wildfires

Rotorcraft

August 15, 2025

Airbus Helicopters Marks First H160 Delivery in China

Twin-engined model will be used mainly for offshore energy industry flights

Rotorcraft

August 13, 2025

Second Airbus H140 Prototype Completes First Flight

H140 incorporates a new Safran Arrius 2ES engine

Rotorcraft

August 5, 2025

Sale of Blade’s Pax Ops Set To Boost Medical Division

Medical flight revenues are growing faster than passenger operations

Charter & Fractional

August 5, 2025

Barnes Aerospace Buys ATI’s East Hartford Operations

Move adds 80 skilled employees and manufacturing of safety-critical components

Engines

August 5, 2025

Aero Asset Reports Single-engine Helo Price Surge Trend

Utility-configured aircraft led pricing gains

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 29, 2025

China’s Skyco Leasing Group Orders More H175 Helicopters

Six of the twin-engined rotorcraft will be operated by China Southern Airlines General Aviation

Rotorcraft

July 28, 2025

Bell Revenues Surge 28% as MV-75 Program Accelerates

Commercial helicopter deliveries hold steady at 32 units; military program drives strong financial performance

Rotorcraft

July 25, 2025