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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Hill Lands at Heli-Expo

Order book for Hill HX50 and HC50 models tops 1,200

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

Thales To Provide Simulators for German Army H145Ms

The contract follows an order for up to 82 twins from Airbus Helicopters

Training and Workforce

February 28, 2024

Sikorsky Tackles S-92 Supply Chain

Record flight hours strain parts supply

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2024

THC Orders Support Growing Saudi Mobility Needs

The massive order will support Saudi Arabia's vision for the future

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

Videos

Sikorsky Firehawk Helicopter Fights Flames in Los Angeles County, California

Sikorsky Firehawk Helicopter Fights Flames in Los Angeles County, California

Rotorcraft

April 2, 2018

Bell Flight Gets Serious about eVTOL with its Urban Air Taxi Concept

Bell Flight Gets Serious about eVTOL with its Urban Air Taxi Concept

Rotorcraft

March 26, 2018

Cougar Helicopters Operates Nine Sikorsky S-92s

Cougar Helicopters Operates Nine Sikorsky S-92s

Rotorcraft

March 20, 2018

Bell’s 525 Relentless Fly-by-wire Helicopter Program Moves Toward Certification

Bell’s 525 Relentless Fly-by-wire Helicopter Program Moves Toward Certification

Rotorcraft

March 19, 2018

More Articles

FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution

Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

Coptersafety Expands FAA Part 142 Helicopter Training

The training is approved by the FAA under Part 142 regulations

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

StartStick Marks 2,500th Delivery

Lightweight GPU available for most turbine helicopters

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2024

ASU Unveils Lightweight E3 Night-vision Goggle

The new night-vision goggle is available for orders

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2024

Utah Medevac Program Aims To Save Stricken Service Dogs

It represents the third program of its kind in the U.S.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2024

Phenix Heavy Lift UAS Makes Heli-Expo Debut

The UAS is targeting logistics, firefighting, agriculture, and defense applications

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2024

PHI Celebrates Its 75th Year

Helicopter services company has grown to a fleet of more than 200

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2024

Shadin Avionics Intros Newest Digita/Analog Radar Altimeter Converter

The company says its latest DARALT converter is a 'future-proof" solution

Avionics

February 27, 2024

United Rotorcraft To Partner in Establishing Saudi Helo MRO

The Part 145 repair station will be established at MRO Village in Jeddah

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2024

Airbus Expands Support for HUMS Customers

GPMS HUMS adds benefits beyond health and usage monitoring

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2024

Bell Adding TRU 505 VR Simulator to Training Academy

The simulator will enhance practicing emergencies and various scenarios

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2024

Leonardo Offering Wireless HUMS on AW09 Helicopter

System will work with leading tracking services

Avionics

February 27, 2024

Airbus Signs Deals for more than 130 Helicopters

Saudi, German operators commit to Airbus singles and twins

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2024

Sikorsky HEX Takes Shape

Sikorsky plans to fly the HEX aircraft in 2026

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 27, 2024

Astronautics' Mini-WACS Approved for Airbus Singles

AeroSync Mission supports post-flight data export and storage

Maintenance and Modifications

February 27, 2024

Helo Scholarship Programs Aimed at Teenagers, Women Pilots

High school students sponsored at Heli-Expo

Training and Workforce

February 27, 2024