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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Training with Icarus Device Inoculates against IIMC

Instructor controls the opacity to replicate flying in clouds

Training and Workforce

June 1, 2026

Leonardo Opens 10th UK Location at Elstree Aerodrome

Company commits approximately £15 million to the project

Rotorcraft

May 28, 2026

Heli-One Opens S-92 Customer Support Center in Brazil

Facility will offer MRO services and parts for South America operators

Maintenance and Modifications

May 27, 2026

JCAB Qualifies Loft VR Simulator to FTD Level-7

Virtual reality training platform is first in Japan and Asia-Pacific

Training and Workforce

May 26, 2026

Videos

How Leonardo's AW139 Helicopter Helps Track Nuclear Threats from the Sky

It flies low over cities and often between buildings.

Rotorcraft

April 8, 2026

Airbus Is Bringing the H140 Helicopter to Market with Special VIP ACH140 Variant

The ACH140 can comfortably transport six passengers.

Rotorcraft

April 2, 2026

Robinson Unmanned Envisions Collaboration between Uncrewed Helicopters and Drones

Unmanned helicopters and drones can help with a variety of missions.

Rotorcraft

March 25, 2026

Valo eVTOL Moves Closer to Service as Vertical and Bristow Collaborate

Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype.

Aircraft

March 20, 2026

More Articles

France’s Dragon Firefighters Get New Airbus H145D3 Helicopters

French Sécurité Civile helicopters unit transitioning to Airbus H145D3 models

Rotorcraft

May 13, 2026

Rotortrade Sees Business Boom in APAC, Middle East

Asia-Pacific and Middle East/Africa accounted for 40% of Rotortrade’s business in 2025

Rotorcraft

May 13, 2026

SkyDrive Consortium Eyes Commercial eVTOL Services By 2028

Japanese companies say 100 air taxis could be operational around Osaka in 2035

Rotorcraft

May 12, 2026

Modified R44 Flies Hydrogen-electric Helicopter Circuit

Unither Bioélectronique expands envelope of experimental aircraft

Sustainability and Environment

May 8, 2026

Airbus and Lindo Explore HEMS Cabin Disinfection

Medical helicopters could adopt antimicrobial blue light technology

Rotorcraft

May 8, 2026

MD Helicopters Receives STC for Engine Upgrade Kit

Upgrade swaps C20B engine for more powerful C30

Rotorcraft

May 5, 2026

Wisk Makes First Flight With Second Gen 6 eVTOL Prototype

Full-scale, autonomous aircraft pair will work towards transition milestone

Rotorcraft

May 5, 2026

Aeronautics Boosts Production as Drone Applications Grow

Orbiter, Dominator, Aerostar, and Octoper drones can be adapted for new uses

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

May 5, 2026

Bell Sells Three 429s to UK, Estonia VIP Operators

VIP interior can accommodate up to seven passengers

Rotorcraft

May 4, 2026

DLR Tests Experimental Vibrational Anti-Icing System

Technology to fly onboard clean-sheet, all-electric, ducted-fan gyrocopter

Sustainability and Environment

May 4, 2026

Bell Q1 Revenues Climb, Commercial Helo Deliveries Drop

Bell delivered 20 commercial helicopters in Q1 of this year, compared to 29 in Q1 2025

Rotorcraft

May 1, 2026

São Paulo Airshow Season Kicks Off with HeliXP

Catarina Aviation Show is May 21 to 23, and LABACE takes place August 4 to 6

Rotorcraft

April 24, 2026

Enstrom’s Newest Turbine 480B Approved and Ready

First models feature legacy instruments but glass panel approval pending

Rotorcraft

April 16, 2026

Seventh HeliXP Helicopter Show Returns to São Paulo

Seventh annual event features demonstration flights, industry exhibits

Rotorcraft

April 13, 2026

Rotortrade Sells First Airbus H160 in Argentina

Southern Cone sale introduces model to new Latin America market

Rotorcraft

April 13, 2026

How Leonardo's AW139 Helicopter Helps Track Nuclear Threats from the Sky

It flies low over cities and often between buildings.

Rotorcraft

April 8, 2026