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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Airbus Proposes H135 for U.S. Navy Trainer

The model is used by 13 other militaries worldwide.

After 50 Years, Boeing’s Chinook Sales Appeal Is Undiminished

Germany and Israel are being courted, Spain is buying again, and so could the UK.

Curti Unveils Zefhir Helicopter

Curti unveiled its Zefhir Helicopter at last month's Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany.

Bell V-280 Makes First Cruise Flight

Achieves forward speed of 190 knots

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Army General Challenges Industry To Develop Key Tech

Warns U.S. Battlefield Edge Can No Longer Be Assumed

Offshore Oil Chiefs Recommit To Helo Safety Initiatives

Leaders agree to push for “comprehensive implementation of safety priorities that will have the most potential to save lives in helicopter operations."

Bell 505 Earns China CAAC Certification

Approval Clears Way For Deliveries Of More Than 110 Orders

USHST: Helicopter Accidents Steadily Declining

The data shows that the average number of total accidents per year has declined by 40 percent since the late 1980s.

Doors-off Flights Back On, but with a Caveat

FAA Issues New Guidelines For The Shoe Selfie Set

Australia’s TSB Issues Advisory for Overwater Helo Ops

Helicopter underwater escape training was deemed "very important" by survivors of accidents requiring underwater escape.

Four Bell 505s To Deliver Soon to NAC Customers

NAC is an independent Bell representative in 13 southern African countries.

NTSB Retains Hydraulic Components in Aeromed Crash

The Safety Board released its preliminary report.

Navalized Ka-226T Could Boost Indo-Russian Deal

Russian Helicopters is pitching the multipurpose machine for the Indian Navy’s utility helicopter requirement.

SureFly Makes First Flight

Hybrid eVTOL Plans To Offer Piston and Turbine Engine Choices

UTAS Working with Army On Real-time HUMS

Will Benefit FVL, Possibly Legacy Fleet

U.S. Approves AH-1Z Sale To Bahrain

Bell’s attack helicopter has achieved a second export success.

Air Methods Aeromed AStar Crashes In Wisconsin

All three crewmembers aboard the helicopter were killed.

Airbus, Audi Pair On Urban Mobility

Companies Collaborate On Multi-Modal Solutions

Testing Under Way for Russian VRT300 Unmanned Helicopter

First flight is expected late this year.

Helicopter Safety Alliance Hosts Safety Standdown

Pilots, maintainers, and managers discussed currents trends and challenges in helicopter safety.

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