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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Alpine Aerotech Utility Basket STC Approved on Bell 412

Adds 32.8 cu ft of carrying capacity to the helicopter

Rotorcraft

February 5, 2026

United Aircraft of China Debuts Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at Singapore Airshow

The company envisions a variety of uses for the aircraft including firefighting, utlility, cargo delivery, and medevac missions.

Rotorcraft

February 5, 2026

Adani and Leonardo Forge Indian Helicopter Partnership

Companies lay the foundation for a helicopter ecosystem in India

Rotorcraft

February 4, 2026

Japan’s AirX Opts for up to 50 Eve eVTOL Aircraft Worth $250 million

Electric aircraft will be used for transfer and sightseeing flights in Tokyo

Charter & Fractional

February 4, 2026

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United Aircraft of China Debuts Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at Singapore Airshow

The company envisions a variety of uses for the aircraft including firefighting, utlility, cargo delivery, and medevac missions.

Rotorcraft

February 5, 2026

Indian Air Force Sarang Helicopter Display Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

Sarang translates to Peacock, which is reflected in the livery on the helicopters.

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2026

For eVTOL Pioneers Like Joby, the Gulf Region Is a Land of Opportunity

Joby Aviation has already been testing its aircraft in the region.

Aircraft

December 16, 2025

Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

Aircraft

December 3, 2025

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Entrol To Deliver Mission-ready H145 Sim to NZ Firm

Level-5 device has floor-mounted visual displays and mixed-reality hoist station

Training and Workforce

February 3, 2026

Singaporean eVTOL Maker Aims To Inspire National Aerospace Industry

NTU team developing Singapore’s first domestically-produced aircraft

Rotorcraft

February 3, 2026

Airbus Helicopters Boosts Asia-Pacific Parts Availability

New logistics hub uses automated vertical lift modules

Maintenance and Modifications

February 2, 2026

Indian Air Force Sarang Helicopter Display Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

Sarang translates to Peacock, which is reflected in the livery on the helicopters.

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2026

StableLight Autopilot Adds Big Helo Capability to AStar

System improves safety in all helicopter flight regimes

Avionics

February 2, 2026

Asian Vertical Safety Conference Set for May in Bali

VAI expanding its events to Southeast Asia

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2026

Indian Bizav Group Seeks Regulatory Rationalization

IBAC has committed to supporting the local industry group

Regulations and Government

February 1, 2026

Military Refurbishment Boosts Bell’s APAC Business

Bell 505 sales grow as operators modernize legacy 412 fleets

Rotorcraft

February 1, 2026

Proponents Fighting To Keep Downtown Heliports Open

Once closed, critical facilities will never be replaced

Rotorcraft

January 31, 2026

Heritage Aviation Ramps Up Light Helicopter Capability

Airbus H125 operator orders a new H130 at Wings India

Rotorcraft

January 31, 2026

Rotortrade Report Flags Strong Demand, Tight Supply

OEM backlogs push operators toward preowned aircraft

Rotorcraft

January 30, 2026

Aero Asset Reports Helo Sales Drop, Climb in Value

2025 single-engine report highlights reduced supply and higher transaction prices

Rotorcraft

January 30, 2026

GPMS Releases Open HUMS Program Manual

Manual aims to move data into decision-making

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2026

Bell Military Revenue Surges 20% in 2025, MV-75 Ramps Up

Bell delivered 78 commercial helicopters in Q4 2025

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2026

Airbus Helicopters Orders Climb 20% in 2025

Military market share rises to 28% as yearly orders total 544 aircraft

Rotorcraft

January 27, 2026

FAA Makes KDCA Helicopter Restrictions Permanent

Interim rule implements urgent March 2025 NTSB safety recommendation

Regulations and Government

January 26, 2026