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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LCI Orders 21 New Leonardo Helicopters

The deal includes AW139, AW169, and AW189 models

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2024

Robinson Helicopter Launches 'Climb Higher' Video Series

Operators featured in new Robinson videos

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2024

Maverick Helicopters Expands Air Tours into SoCal

The company will offer charter services and tours from Long Beach locations

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2024

GFC 600H Autopilot Now Available in IFR Configuration

The Leonardo A109 Trekker is the first helicopter approved for the IFR autopilot

Avionics

February 20, 2024

Videos

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft

Aircraft

August 12, 2020

AC Air Introduces Remote Helicopter Tow Tug

AC Air Introduces Remote Helicopter Tow Tug

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2020

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations

Rotorcraft

May 8, 2020

Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight

Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight

Aircraft

April 1, 2020

More Articles

HAI Promotes SAF Use at Heli-Expo 2024

Rotorcraft arriving in Anaheim for annual helicopter convention can fill up on SAF at the staging area

Environment

February 20, 2024

Bell Reveals Designer Cabin to Asia's Helicopter Market

Bell's 429 Designer Series makes its Singapore Airshow debut

Rotorcraft

February 20, 2024

Bristow UK Pilots Plan Two-Day Strikes Starting March 3

The helicopter operator's pilots bemoan lack of contract progress

Training and Workforce

February 20, 2024

Senate FAA Reauthorization Mandates Part 135 for All Air Tours

Alphabets urge rejection of costly new Part 135 provisions

Regulations and Government

February 19, 2024

Airbus Displays Innovation in Twin and Single Helicopters

A corporate version of the H130 and a mockup of the H145 are on show in Singapore

Rotorcraft

February 19, 2024

AAIB: AW189 Incident Crew Did Not Understand Its AFCS

An AFCS mismatch triggered an uncommanded yaw

Safety

February 19, 2024

Blackcomb Helicopters Selects Foresight MX HUMS

The GPMS system will be installed on Blackcomb's Airbus and Bell helicopter fleets

Avionics

February 19, 2024

USHST Develops Peer Program for Mental Health Support

USHST will connect pilots in need of mental health support with volunteer pilots and professionals

Rotorcraft

February 14, 2024

Asia Well Placed For Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility

New eVTOL aircraft could transform urban public transportation

Aircraft

February 14, 2024

Avidyne IFD Flight Management Systems Now NVG-compatible

The optional NVG feature is available for $3,600

Avionics

February 13, 2024

FAA Certifies Symmetrical Stabilizer for Robinson R44

The new empennage was first certified on the R66 last September

Rotorcraft

February 13, 2024

Enstrom Opens Repair Station in Michigan

Company houses new repair shop at its factory in Menominee, Michigan

Maintenance and Modifications

February 13, 2024

Airbus Set To Start Racer High-speed Flight Trials

The hybrid-electric design features a box wing and a pair of pusher propellers

Rotorcraft

February 13, 2024

Loft Dynamics Opens Santa Monica VR Sim Center

The full-motion VR simulator costs one-twentieth the price of a full-flight simulator

Rotorcraft

February 8, 2024

Former Chile President Dies in Helicopter Accident

Shortly after takeoff, the helicopter crashed into the Ranco Lake in Chile

Accidents

February 8, 2024

Air Evac Helicopter in Oklahoma Hit Geese Before Crashing

NTSB found dead goose in flight controls, others in crash area

Rotorcraft

February 5, 2024