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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FAA Approves Improved Empennage for Robinson R66

New R66 horizontal stabilizer improves roll stability

Rotorcraft

September 5, 2023

New Leadership at Airbus Helicopters North America

Reijnen succeeds Trapp at Airbus Helicopters

Rotorcraft

September 5, 2023

NTSB: S-64 Descending as It Collided with Bell 407

Firefighting helicopters took different routes around terrain before collision

Rotorcraft

September 5, 2023

Burning Questions at the Apex of Fire Fighting Season

U.S. officials are refiguring aerial firefighting requirements

Regulations and Government

September 1, 2023

Videos

Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Leonardo Helicopters AW169 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Leonardo Helicopters AW169 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

Las Vegas Welcomes Resurgent Rotorcraft Industry to Heli-Expo 2018

Las Vegas Welcomes Resurgent Rotorcraft Industry to Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

More Articles

Broward Air Ambulance Helicopter Crash Kills Two

Tail boom folded before accident

Rotorcraft

August 29, 2023

Brazil's Omni Unveils Luxury Helicopter Service Revo

Revo will be targeting high-net-worth individuals

Rotorcraft

August 28, 2023

NTSB: Crashed Bell 407 Was Missing Control Bolt

Preliminary NTSB report finds that crashed Bell 407 was missing tail rotor control arm bolt

Accidents

August 22, 2023

Owner of Hansen Supplier Spares Inc. Sentenced

Spares Inc. manufactured unapproved parts for Hansen Helicopters

Rotorcraft

August 22, 2023

FAA Orders Emergency Inspection of Bell 407 Tail Rotors

Tail rotor disbonding could create catastrophic failure

Rotorcraft

August 21, 2023

Hawaii Helitour Operators Fly in Fire Relief

In the aftermath of devastating Maui fires, Hawaii helitour operators step up to help

Rotorcraft

August 16, 2023

World Helicopter Market Forecast To Grow to $41 Billion

Study predicts 6.1 percent annual growth rate for rotorcraft

Rotorcraft

August 15, 2023

MD Helicopters Signs 12-ship Deal

MD Helicopters has signed a deal for new and upgraded aircraft

Rotorcraft

August 14, 2023

Black Widow Donating Black Hawks to Maui Rebuilding

Black Widow providing UH-60Ls in wake of fires

Rotorcraft

August 14, 2023

Helicopters Mobilize To Fight Hawaii Fires

Army, Navy, Coast Guard helicopters see action on Hawaii fires.

Rotorcraft

August 10, 2023

Blade's Revenues and Losses Jump

Gains led by organ transport business

Rotorcraft

August 10, 2023

FAA Moves To Improve Hawaii Air Tour Safety

Agency adds flexibility for weather avoidance

Safety

August 8, 2023

Three Dead In California Firefighting Helicopter Midair

Air Crane, Bell 407 collide while fighting Broadway Fire

Accidents

August 7, 2023

Leonardo Breaks Ground On $65M Florida MX Base

Leonardo's new FL helo facility will support military and commercial customers

Maintenance and Modifications

July 31, 2023

HAI Urges Opposition to Proposed New Mexico Air Tour Ban

NPS and FAA want to ban air tour flights over the Bandelier National Monument

Regulations and Government

July 29, 2023

XTI Aircraft To Merge and Go Public

XTI Aircraft will merge with location system provider Inpixon. The deal is already under scrutiny.

Aircraft

July 28, 2023