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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Asian Vertical Safety Conference Set for May in Bali

VAI expanding its events to Southeast Asia

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2026

Indian Bizav Group Seeks Regulatory Rationalization

IBAC has committed to supporting the local industry group

Regulations and Government

February 1, 2026

Military Refurbishment Boosts Bell’s APAC Business

Bell 505 sales grow as operators modernize legacy 412 fleets

Rotorcraft

February 1, 2026

Proponents Fighting To Keep Downtown Heliports Open

Once closed, critical facilities will never be replaced

Rotorcraft

January 31, 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

Heritage Aviation Ramps Up Light Helicopter Capability

Airbus H125 operator orders a new H130 at Wings India

Rotorcraft

January 31, 2026

Rotortrade Report Flags Strong Demand, Tight Supply

OEM backlogs push operators toward preowned aircraft

Rotorcraft

January 30, 2026

Aero Asset Reports Helo Sales Drop, Climb in Value

2025 single-engine report highlights reduced supply and higher transaction prices

Rotorcraft

January 30, 2026

GPMS Releases Open HUMS Program Manual

Manual aims to move data into decision-making

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2026

Bell Military Revenue Surges 20% in 2025, MV-75 Ramps Up

Bell delivered 78 commercial helicopters in Q4 2025

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2026

Airbus Helicopters Orders Climb 20% in 2025

Military market share rises to 28% as yearly orders total 544 aircraft

Rotorcraft

January 27, 2026

FAA Makes KDCA Helicopter Restrictions Permanent

Interim rule implements urgent March 2025 NTSB safety recommendation

Regulations and Government

January 26, 2026

FAAST Webinar Highlights USHST Peer Pilot Program

Confidential support modeled after airline peer programs

Rotorcraft

January 23, 2026

Volocopter Chases Approval of Light Sports eVTOL Aircraft

Diamond subsidiary still seeking type certification for VoloCity model

Aircraft

January 23, 2026

AeroGulf Plans to Buy Up to 20 SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft

Dubai helicopter charter operator outlines provisional framework for eVTOL aircraft acquisition

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2026

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

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