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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GMR Orders Seven Bell 429s for EMS Operations

New helicopters will be deployed in the second quarter of 2026

Rotorcraft

September 18, 2025

Aero Asset Reports Twin-helo Sales Down, Supply Steady

Asia-Pacific was the only region with a retail sales increase

Rotorcraft

September 15, 2025

ERAU Launches Online Pathway for Rotorcraft Students

Helicopter students at PHA can now apply training to Embry-Riddle Worldwide credits

Training and Workforce

September 15, 2025

Sikorsky, Cal Fire to Explore Autonomous Firefighting

The five-year collaboration will focus on the S-70 Firehawk

Rotorcraft

September 10, 2025

Videos

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

More Articles

TRU's Veris VR Simulator Gains FAA Qualification

Bell Training Academy is the launch customer for the Veris simulator

Training and Workforce

September 10, 2025

Western Australia Reboots Rescue Fleet with Three AW139s

Specially equipped Leonardo rotorcraft have replaced Bell 421EPs

Rotorcraft

September 3, 2025

Robinson Helicopter Celebrates R22 50th Anniversary

Founder’s basement project spawned one of the most prolific helicopter manufacturers

Rotorcraft

August 28, 2025

Chinese Tiltrotor Enters Flight Testing

Observers believe the aircraft is being developed by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group

Rotorcraft

August 25, 2025

Rotortrade Africa Market Analysis Sees Growth Potential

Humanitarian agencies are relying less on Russia-built rotorcraft

Rotorcraft

August 25, 2025

Robinson Taking in Trades on New Helicopters

Program helps buyers upgrade to the latest technology and safety features

Rotorcraft

August 21, 2025

Indonesian Helicopter Group Plans eVTOL Air-taxi Services

Whitesky Aviation says it may buy up to 30 of SkyDrive’s three-seat eVTOL vehicle

Charter & Fractional

August 21, 2025

Lassale Plans Ambitious International, Expansive Agenda at VAI

Lassale seeks unified voice

Rotorcraft

August 20, 2025

Coptersafety AW169 Sim Gets Finland, UK Qualification

Training is now available at the company’s Helsinki facility

Rotorcraft

August 19, 2025

Arcadea Buys Maintenance Software Provider ADSoftware

Combination creates "one-stop" solution for operations and maintenance

Rotorcraft

August 19, 2025

GE Aerospace Taps UK Provider for Helo Engine Parts

Company says the deal will support rotorcraft operators and the local industry

Rotorcraft

August 18, 2025

Global Helo Industry Leader François Lassale Takes Helm of VAI

Lasalle has held leadership roles with operators and safety organizations

Rotorcraft

August 18, 2025

ODAV, Yamaha Exploring Uncrewed Helo for Fire Response

Agreement covers evaluation of Fazer SAR to help mitigate wildfires

Rotorcraft

August 15, 2025

Airbus Helicopters Marks First H160 Delivery in China

Twin-engined model will be used mainly for offshore energy industry flights

Rotorcraft

August 13, 2025

Second Airbus H140 Prototype Completes First Flight

H140 incorporates a new Safran Arrius 2ES engine

Rotorcraft

August 5, 2025

Sale of Blade’s Pax Ops Set To Boost Medical Division

Medical flight revenues are growing faster than passenger operations

Charter & Fractional

August 5, 2025