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 Floats Certification Path for Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor

The FAA is seeking public comment on certification standards it has developed for the Leonardo AW609 civil tiltrotor.

Regulations and Government

June 9, 2023

Passenger Nearly Crashes Helitour Flight

A viral video shows a passenger reaching for the rotor brake.

Rotorcraft

June 9, 2023

Garmin GI275 Approved for Bell, Robinson Helos

Garmin's GI275 digital flight instrument has received FAA STC approval for installation in Bell 407 and Robinson R66 helicopters.

Avionics

June 7, 2023

Texas Aerospace Named European HeliSAS distributor

Genesys Aerosystems entered an agreement with Texas Aerospace Technologies to expand its HeliSAS distribution into European markets.

Rotorcraft

June 7, 2023

Videos

Airbus Spreads The Helicopter Gospel To Expand Customer Base

Airbus Spreads The Helicopter Gospel To Expand Customer Base

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2017

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2017

Helicopter Industry Hopes To Get A Boost From 2017 Heli-Expo Show

Helicopter Industry Hopes To Get A Boost From 2017 Heli-Expo Show

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2017

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough

Rotorcraft

July 18, 2016

More Articles

Bell Expands European Inroads

Bell is growing its European 505 fleet and adding Valencia training-center options.

Rotorcraft

June 6, 2023

Bell Logs First Turkish 407GXi Helicopter Sale

Sancak Air's CEO Mustafa Bayrak will use the GXi for private trips, piloting the single-engine rotorcraft himself and expanding the company's Bell fleet.

Rotorcraft

June 6, 2023

Helicopter Operator Bristow Highlights Sustainability

Helicopter services company Bristow has released its second annual report detailing its commitment to sustainability.

Rotorcraft

June 6, 2023

India Trials Gagan Satnav System on Helicopter Routes

India is deploying its own GPS-aided Geo-augmented satellite-based navigation system, starting with low-level rotorcraft routes.

ATC

June 6, 2023

Leonardo Adds Distributors for AW09

Leonardo expects its AW09 single-engine helicopter to enter serial rate production in 2024.

Rotorcraft

June 6, 2023

HAI Slams Parks Air Tour Plans for South Dakota and Hawaii

The Helicopter Association International is urging members to strongly oppose draft air tour management plans at four national parks.

Regulations and Government

June 5, 2023

Sikorsky CEO Vows Continued Support for Discontinued S-76 Helicopters

Paul Lemmo said Sikorsky would continue product support for S-76 and seek customers for the S-92A+.

Rotorcraft

June 1, 2023

Bristow Lands Irish Search and Rescue Contract

Bristow will provide helicopter search and rescue service for the Irish Coast Guard.

Rotorcraft

June 1, 2023

Bell Sells Six 407GXi Helicopters to Argentina for SAR

Argentina’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to take six Bell 407GXi helicopters which will be used to assist with search and rescue missions.

Rotorcraft

June 1, 2023

Piasecki Develops Hydrogen Helicopter at Sikorsky Factory

Piasecki Aircraft has acquired the former Sikorsky helicopter factory in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and will use it to develop VTOL aircraft.

Aircraft

May 31, 2023

Hill Helicopters Order Book Tops 800

Hill Helicopters will unveil its first completed HX50 helicopter to the public in December.

Rotorcraft

May 30, 2023

India Expands Emergency Medical Flight Network

The Indian government plans to build hundreds of helipads along highways that could be used by helicopters, drones, and new eVTOL aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

May 30, 2023

Sloane Ups Leonardo AW109 Orders

Leonardo and its UK/Ireland dealership continue to achieve good sales in UK and Ireland, with the AW109 family leading the way.

Rotorcraft

May 25, 2023

Blade To Operate New Jersey Helistop

Blade Urban Air Mobility will operate the helistop in Jersey City's Newport neighborhood.

Rotorcraft

May 25, 2023

Weststar Signs for Five More Leonardos

A Weststar AW139 became the first SAF-fueled helicopter to fly in Malaysia .

Fuel

May 25, 2023

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Posts Record Annual Sales

ACH’s latest product, the ACH160, is leading the way for sales efforts, which have achieved significant success with other models from the range.

Rotorcraft

May 24, 2023