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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First Production Leonardo AW609 Flies

Leonardo AW609 AC5 will join the flight test program for the civil tiltrotor.

October 19, 2022

Poland Selects GE Power for AW149 Helicopters

Poland has selected GE's CT7-2E1 engines for its fleet order of Leonardo AW149 helicopters.

October 19, 2022

Federal Air Mobility Coordination Act Becomes Law

The legislation mandates federal interagency coordination in support of advanced air mobility.

Regulations and Government

October 18, 2022

Airbus Delivers First U.S. ACH130 Helicopter

ACH teases new interior design for 2023

Maintenance and Modifications

October 18, 2022

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Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor Makes NBAA-BACE Debut

Leonardo's AW609 tiltrotor is being shown at NBAA-BACE for the first time, while flight of first production aircraft is "imminent."

October 17, 2022

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Turns Five

Marking its fifth anniversary, Airbus Corporate Helicopters displays its top-selling yacht-friendly helicopter and a cabin mockup of its new ACH160.

October 13, 2022

European Rotors Seeing Exhibitor Jump over First Event

European Rotors has attracted more than 200 exhibitors so far, a 25 percent increase from the inaugural event in 2021.

October 12, 2022

Helicopter Institute Selects FreeFlight's Altimeters

FreeFlight Systems is equipping Helicopter Institute's fleet with its 5G-tolerant Terrain-series radar altimeters.

October 12, 2022

Airbus Helicopters Strengthens Korea Ties

Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries have delivered the first jointly-produced light civil helicopter.

October 7, 2022

Police Helicopter Crash Stumps NTSB

The fatal May 2, 2020 crash of a Houston police helicopter occurred after an uncommanded right yaw, resulting in a loss of control.

October 7, 2022

FAA OKs Night-vision Goggles for Robinson R66

Florida's Polk County Sheriff's Office will receive the first Robinson R66 helicopter fitted with night vision goggles.

Regulations and Government

October 6, 2022

GAMA Head Decries 'Broken' FAA

Pete Bunce says FAA reform is needed for U.S. aerospace to remain competitive.

Regulations and Government

October 6, 2022

FAA Certification Chief Promotes FBW in Light Rotorcraft

FAA's Lirio Liu hails the potential of fly-by-wire in light rotorcraft as 'a major advancement.'

October 5, 2022

EASA To Revise Helo EMS Operational Rules

EASA is raising the bar for helicopter emergency medical service operations in Europe, with new rules to take effect by mid-2023.

Regulations and Government

October 3, 2022

Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft

Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft

September 30, 2022

Sheriff Calls Helicopters 'Flying Dinosaurs'

Hamilton County Ohio plans to replace outdated MD-series 500 sheriff helicopters with drones.

September 29, 2022

HAI Slams National Parks Air Tour Plan

HAI president James Viola believes a proposed parks overflight plan could put air tour operators out of business.

September 29, 2022

First Navy Class Begins Training in Leonardo TH-73A

Student naval aviators will now train in the Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher.

September 27, 2022

Baldwin Becomes Accepted Vendor For R-ASIAS

Rotorcraft Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (R-ASIAS) mirrors safety reporting programs developed for fixed-wing aircraft.

September 27, 2022

Accident Board Takes Fresh Issue with S-92 Main Gearbox

Issues with Vespel spline adapters continue to overhang S-92 main gearboxes.

September 26, 2022

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