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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Airbus PioneerLab Prepares For 2026 Critical Design Review

Hybrid-electric technology demonstrator to receive further hardware modifications

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2026

Key Objectives Outlined as Airbus Racer Completes Eco-Mode Installation

Upcoming single-engine flight testing to be augmented by additional capability extensions

Rotorcraft

January 21, 2026

Leonardo Flies Proteus Naval Autonomous Helicopter

Proteus technology demonstrator could augment existing crewed military platforms in anti-submarine missions

Rotorcraft

January 21, 2026

Asia-Pacific Helo Operators Focus on Fleet Harmonization

Concludes that mature markets rely on buying preowned aircraft

Rotorcraft

January 20, 2026

Videos

Learning To Fly Helicopters in the Guimbal Cabri G2

How a long-time fixed-wing pilot transitions to the rotary-wing world

Rotorcraft

November 4, 2024

JAC Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

The airshow demo shows how the aircraft can be useful in battle.

Rotorcraft

July 29, 2024

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

More Articles

Vertical Lift Center Signals Upward Trend at AirVenture

New display supported by Robinson Helicopter and Vertical Aviation International

Rotorcraft

January 19, 2026

Private Equity Group Buys Majority Stake in Coptersafety

European rotorcraft pilot training group attracts new investment

Training and Workforce

January 14, 2026

Matthieu Louvot Tapped To Helm Airbus Helicopters

New appointment to take effect April 1

Rotorcraft

January 13, 2026

Skyports and Linden Plan Heliport At Miami's Watson Island

Upcoming vertiport to include provision for future eVTOL aircraft

Airports

January 8, 2026

Airwolf Adds Japan STCs for Lithium-ion Batteries

Covers a variety of popular rotorcraft models from Airbus, Bell, Enstrom, and MD

Maintenance and Modifications

January 6, 2026

Linfox Places First Airbus H160 Order in Australia

Company plans to use the new helicopter for passenger transportation

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

Subaru Bell 412EPX Embarks on Middle Eastern Demo Tour

Jointly-developed upgraded model to showcase civilian and defense capabilities

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

Thales/StandardAero StableLight Autopilot Targets AStar

First 4-axis system designed for light helicopters

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

ASG Helicopter Flying First AW189 in Central Asia

Azerbaijan-based operator using the aircraft for offshore services

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

Rotortrade To Build Helipark Hub in Riyadh

First permanent presence in Saudi Arabia to expand helicopter distributor’s global reach

Rotorcraft

December 23, 2025

Leonardo Next-gen Civil Tiltrotor Makes First Flight

EU Clean Sky 2-funded project to mature civilian aircraft technologies

Rotorcraft

December 22, 2025

Rolls-Royce Starts Engine Testing for U.S. FLRAA Program

AE 110F evolution to power upcoming MV-75 long-range assault aircraft

Engines

December 18, 2025

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

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

Aircraft

December 16, 2025

Quanta Services Acquires Billings Flying Service

Montana-based company operates Chinooks for aerial firefighting, utility, and construction work

Rotorcraft

December 16, 2025

Robinson, Lake Fusion Team on Obstacle Detection System

Lidar-based system can improve safety in visibility-challenged environments

Rotorcraft

December 9, 2025

Robinson, Safran Team on R88 Engine Support

Program covers 5 years, 2,000 hours, and AOG and troubleshooting assistance

Rotorcraft

December 8, 2025