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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Chinese eVTOL Aircraft Developer TCab Raises $20 Million

Unnamed investor aims to introduce air taxis in the Middle East

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 28, 2024

NTSB Cautions of Hidden Dangers of Dust Devils

Safety Board cited 170 accidents involving dust devils

Safety

March 28, 2024

Bell 412EP Gets Glass Retrofit Approval

Upgrade adds Astronautics Badger Pro+ displays and Garmin navigators

Rotorcraft

March 25, 2024

'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life

Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions

Aircraft

March 21, 2024

Videos

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market

Rotorcraft

March 20, 2019

Check out Mecaer’s “Magnificent” Interior for the Bell 505

Check out Mecaer’s “Magnificent” Interior for the Bell 505

Aircraft

March 15, 2019

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

Aircraft

March 13, 2019

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Aircraft

March 6, 2019

More Articles

Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base

Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025

Aircraft

March 19, 2024

Flexjet S-76 Helo To Make Waves at Florida Boat Show

Company to show rotorcraft at yachting show in Florida this weekend

Charter & Fractional

March 19, 2024

Alaka’i Makes the Case for Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft

Hydrogen fuel cells power the Skai eVTOL

Aircraft

March 15, 2024

Skyco Leasing To Buy Six Airbus H175 Helicopters

The two companies will cooperate to develop service and support facilities

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2024

HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International

VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2024

The Resurgence of Sikorsky's Helibus

Sikorsky readies production ramp-up for its S-92 heavy twin

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2024

Bell Lands First Purchase Agreement for Super-medium 525 Helicopter

Equinor ordered 10 for North Sea operations

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2024

35th and Final Heli-Expo Sets Record Attendance Mark

The show will be rebranded starting next year

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2024

Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement

The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Leonardo, Comau Testing Automatic Blade Inspection System

Robotic testing mitigates problems associated with repetitive work

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023

Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Guardian G6 Terminals Approved for Iridium Next

Lightweight satcom terminals offer bi-directional 88 Kbps transmission speed

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers

SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 29, 2024

After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery

Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

HEMS Segment Highlighted at Heli-Expo 2024

Several factors weigh on the selection of an EMS helicopters platform

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Ryan and Precision Demo VR Helimod Simulator

Available training scenarios will help helicopter pilots survive challenging situations

Training and Workforce

February 29, 2024