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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TRU Simulation, Reiser Deal Adds H125 to Veris Platform

Platform uses Reiser model from Level D simulators

Training and Workforce

Reiser and Tru Simulation collaborate to bring new helicopter model availability for the Veris Virtual Reality Simulator

QuikTrip Expands Fleet with Third Bell 429 Helicopter

Company already operates two 429s and one Bell 407GXi

Bell Textron signed purchase agreement of a third Bell 429 to QuikTrip Corporation.

Rotortrade Releases Optimistic Global Market Report

Covers state of rotorcraft industry through the end of 2025

Airbus H145 aerial work

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

Videos

Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters Get a Second Life as Firefighters

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives.

Sikorsky S-92 dropping water as a fire bomber

Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

The venerable helicopter manufacturer is looking at expanding its portfolio.

Renderings of Sikorsky blown wing aircraft

Meet Olivia Thompson, the UK's Youngest-Ever Female Helicopter Pilot

At 17 years old, she already has her PPL.

Olivia Thompson in front of Tru Simulator Bell 505 sim

Bell Pilot on Flying the 525 Relentless Fly-by-Wire Helicopter and Program Update

The 525 is the first civil fly-by-wire helicopter.

Bell 525 flying near oil drilling platform

More Articles

Verticon Brings Light-twin Helicopter Orders for Airbus

Orders include firm helicopters and multi-aircraft framework agreements

An Airbus helicopter in flight

Leonardo Logs Helicopter Orders from Asian Customers

HeliKorea opts for another AW139, while Japan’s Mitsui Bussan adds two AW169s

Mitsui Bussan orders Leonardo AW169s

Rotortrade Launches Rotorcraft Leasing Business

New division adds flexible ownership opportunities for helicopter buyers

Rotortrade

Recoil Aero Taps Aero Products as Authorized Center

Company is providing support for Recoil’s aerial firefighting equipment

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Certifies Semper Fly as Helicopter Training Facility

Partnership targets Army Flight School Next Program opportunities

Training and Workforce

Pictured left to right: Michael Sanford, Business Development and Owner; Brandi Rector, CEO and Founder; Chad Sparks, General Manager, Bell Training Academy

Buyers of Robinson Helicopters Get Crewchief Built-in

System replaces paperwork with digital platform

Maintenance and Modifications

Robinson R44

Three Sikorsky Demonstrators Target First Flights in 2026

Nomad 100, U-Hawk, and HEX set to soar

Sikorsky Nomad 50

VVIP Interior Added as Option for Bell 429 Designer Series

VVIP cabin adds premium finishes, lighting, and storage features

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bell 429 VVIP interior Verticon 2026

StandardAero Launches Autopilot Installer Network

Network supports Thales and StandardAero four-axis autopilot system

Leonardo Maintains Growth Trajectory in All Segments

Orders are up 5.1% compared to 2024

Leonardo booth Verticon 2026

Guimbal Cabri G5 Officially in Development

Upcoming five-seat turbine to be ‘big brother’ to existing G2

Gimbal G5

Preowned Helicopter Supply Hit Five-year Low in 2025

Median pricing increased 10% year over year despite softer sales

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

A helicopter on a launch pad at dusk

R44 Utility Is Latest Robinson Iteration

Buyers can opt for the new configuration that targets utility operators

Robinson 44 Utility interior,

Robinson Expands into Uncrewed VTOL Market

New division encompasses heavy-lift drones and uncrewed helicopters

Robinson booth Verticon 2026

R88 Progressing with More Supplier Selections

Providers include GPMS, Outerlink, and Skurka Aerospace

Robinson R88 Verticon 2025

DARPA Grants Bell X-Plane Status for Sprint Program Aircraft

Work has begun on the high-speed VTOL demonstrator

Artist’s concept for the SPRINT X-76

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