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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Mixed Reality Sim Elevates Helicopter Rescue Training

MR tech enhances hoist operator proficiency in mission-critical helicopter operations

Training and Workforce

3 hours ago

Aerocor Expands Helicopter Division Operations

Company exceeds early goals within nine months

Charter & Fractional

April 11, 2025

Bell LongRanger Crashes into Hudson River, Killing Six

Main rotor blades and the tail boom appeared to have separated from the aircraft while in flight

Accidents

April 10, 2025

Kitz-Air Becomes Latest Bell 412EPX Customer in Europe

Austrian operator signed an order during the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany

Rotorcraft

April 10, 2025

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Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

The venerable helicopter manufacturer is looking at expanding its portfolio.

Rotorcraft

April 7, 2025

Meet Olivia Thompson, the UK's Youngest-Ever Female Helicopter Pilot

At 17 years old, she already has her PPL.

Rotorcraft

April 3, 2025

Bell Pilot on Flying the 525 Relentless Fly-by-Wire Helicopter and Program Update

The 525 is the first civil fly-by-wire helicopter.

Rotorcraft

March 26, 2025

Robinson's New R88 Model Supersizes its Helicopter Family

The R88 can seat 10 and carry up to 1,800 pounds of payload.

Rotorcraft

March 19, 2025

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Settlement Reached in Hansen Helicopters Case

Agreement enjoins civil defendants from illegal activities for which Hansen was convicted

Rotorcraft

April 9, 2025

Unither Achieves First Hydrogen-powered Helicopter Flight

Pioneering liftoff took place in Bromont, Québec

Rotorcraft

April 7, 2025

Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

The venerable helicopter manufacturer is looking at expanding its portfolio.

Rotorcraft

April 7, 2025

Meet Olivia Thompson, the UK's Youngest-Ever Female Helicopter Pilot

At 17 years old, she already has her PPL.

Rotorcraft

April 3, 2025

AW139 Full-flight Simulator Debuts in Faroe Islands

Training scenarios simulate challenging local conditions

Rotorcraft

April 3, 2025

Turkey Renews Columbia Helicopters Wildfire Contract

Chinooks to support Turkey’s firefighting efforts for fifth year

Rotorcraft

April 1, 2025

Simulator Maker To Supply New European Training Center

Reiser will deliver an H135/H145 full-flight sim to European Heli Center’s new HQ

Training and Workforce

March 31, 2025

Bell Scores More Sales at Avalon Australian Airshow

Company’s helicopters employed in law enforcement and utility roles

Rotorcraft

March 31, 2025

New Zealand Search and Rescue Orders H145 Helicopters

Aircraft will serve in emergency medical services role

Rotorcraft

March 31, 2025

In Wake of Crash, FAA Looking at Mixed Traffic at Multiple Airports

FAA is immediately looking at 10 'hot spots' and ultimately nationwide

Safety

March 28, 2025

Bell Pilot on Flying the 525 Relentless Fly-by-Wire Helicopter and Program Update

The 525 is the first civil fly-by-wire helicopter.

Rotorcraft

March 26, 2025

Skyportz Tackles eVTOL Downwash and Outwash With Vertipad Design

Australian company plans to license its vertiport designs in other countries

Safety

March 24, 2025

Bell Approves GE Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System

Track and balance and diagnostics system can be used on new-technology rotorcraft

Rotorcraft

March 20, 2025

Viola Takes the Helm at GAMA

He most recently led Vertical Aviation International and succeeds Pete Bunce

Regulations and Government

March 20, 2025

Robinson's New R88 Model Supersizes its Helicopter Family

The R88 can seat 10 and carry up to 1,800 pounds of payload.

Rotorcraft

March 19, 2025

Garland/DFW Heliport Expands with New Landing Pad

More helicopter operations and growth in the area prompted the expansion

Airports

March 18, 2025