Clean-sheet design offers twin-engine performance in a single-engine aircraft

Robinson Helicopter has introduced the next helicopter in its product line: the nine-passenger single-engine R88, a clean-sheet design with a new type certificate. 

Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter

Airbus paid for and Avfuel supplied the sustainable aviation fuel for the helicopter fly-in

Many of the helicopters on display this week at Verticon in Dallas flew in on sustainable aviation fuel.

Helicopters Powered by SAF Descend on Dallas for Verticon

Pratt & Whitney turboshaft will combine with Collins electric motors

Airbus has set a clear timeline for test flights with a hybrid-electric version of the H145 helicopter to lower fuel burn and carbon dioxide emissions by 30%.

Airbus PioneerLab Targets Hybrid-electric Flight in 2027

Manufacturers are looking at all sorts of technologies while serving existing markets

Few new aircraft are under development, and some such as the Bell 525 and Leonardo AW609 seem stuck in endless certification delays. 

New Rotorcraft: More of the Same with Some Surprises in Store

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Verticon 2025

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charlotte Bailey

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Curt Epstein

The panel includes leading rotorcraft users

Sikorsky Establishes Next-gen Operator Advisory Group

Jessica Reed

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Flight control system for the H130 is expected to be available in the second quarter

Garmin’s GFC 600H Autopilot Coming To Airbus H130 Fleet

Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Lilium, Volocopter, and Airbus all now appear to be out of the advanced air mobility running

Cash Crunch Forces Consolidation among eVTOL Contenders

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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Awards will be presented at Verticon 2025 in March

VAI Honors Industry Veterans for Lifetime Achievement

Approval means deliveries can now start from the Airbus U.S. factory in Mississippi

FAA Clears Airbus H125 Helicopter for Single-pilot IFR Operations

Mark Huber

OEM To Work with Operation Helo 

Robinson Plans Relief Flying Courses

Kerry Lynch

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Verticon 2025

Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter

Clean-sheet design offers twin-engine performance in a single-engine aircraft

Helicopters Powered by SAF Descend on Dallas for Verticon

Airbus paid for and Avfuel supplied the sustainable aviation fuel for the helicopter fly-in

Airbus PioneerLab Targets Hybrid-electric Flight in 2027

Pratt & Whitney turboshaft will combine with Collins electric motors

New Rotorcraft: More of the Same with Some Surprises in Store

Manufacturers are looking at all sorts of technologies while serving existing markets

All VAI Convention news

Airbus PioneerLab Targets Hybrid-electric Flight in 2027

Sikorsky Establishes Next-gen Operator Advisory Group

Garmin’s GFC 600H Autopilot Coming To Airbus H130 Fleet

Cash Crunch Forces Consolidation among eVTOL Contenders

VAI Honors Industry Veterans for Lifetime Achievement

FAA Clears Airbus H125 Helicopter for Single-pilot IFR Operations

Robinson Plans Relief Flying Courses

Viola Sees Expansion at VAI, More Work To Do

New Rotorcraft: More of the Same with Some Surprises in Store

Tata and Airbus Set To Build H125 Helicopters in India

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