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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Wireless Communications Slated for More Airbus Models

Device enables airborne connectivity via cellphone networks

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 9, 2026

Japan Approves Certification Plan for SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau still needs to approve the means of compliance

Regulations and Government

March 9, 2026

Black Hawk Demonstrates Automated Flight with Genesys Autopilot

Capability is available for liftoff, hover, cruise, and landing

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2026

AeroSync Mission Available for Leonardo AW119

Device enables secure communications for EMS helicopter crews

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 8, 2026

Videos

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

Russian Kamov Ka-52 Helicopter Flies at Dubai Airshow

The twin rotor helicopter represents the cutting edge of Russian helicopter technology.

Rotorcraft

December 1, 2025

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at the Paris Airshow

The twin-engine multirole military helicopter shows off its maneuverability.

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2025

More Articles

Coptersafety’s Upgraded AW169 Sim Gets FAA Nod

Phase 8 avionics add SAR modes and improved four-axis autopilot

Training and Workforce

March 8, 2026

Nepal VR Training Initiative Targets Mountain Safety

Program addresses challenges of high-altitude mountain flying operations

Training and Workforce

March 8, 2026

Autonomous RUC-60 Black Hawk Testing Expands

Autonomy enables higher-risk missions without risking human crews

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2026

AEM Debuts Low-impedance Audio Router

Router supports low-impedance headsets for military operations

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2026

Rotortrade Logs Record Year for Helicopter Sales

More than 90% of 2025 transactions involved Airbus and Leonardo models

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2026

SRT Helicopters Trains Abu Dhabi Police Pilots, Presents SAR Course

Training tailored for government, public safety, and commercial helicopter operators

Training and Workforce

March 8, 2026

Leonardo: AW609 Tiltrotor To Enter Service in 2027

Company expects early adopters to serve civil and government passenger transport needs

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2026

Lassale: Verticon Opens as Industry Is at ‘Inflection Point’

New VAI chief heads for first Verticon as CEO and president

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2026

Upcoming Airbus H160M on Track for 2028 Deliveries

First prototype has clocked up more than 72 flight hours to date

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2026

Brazil Air Force Selects Garmin G5000H for UH-60 Fleet

Brazil air force becomes fifth military program to modernize with G5000H configuration

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2026

Veryon Renews, Expands Airbus Helicopters Partnership

Agreement extends Tracking+ use across global service network

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2026

Sikorsky Picks Owego, New York, for S-92A+ Production

Facility could build up to 12 helicopters annually

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2026

Eve Gives Helicopter Crowd a Glimpse of an eVTOL Future

Mockup of the four-passenger Eve-100 vehicle is appearing at Verticon

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2026

Leonardo’s Production AW09 Leading Flight-test Program

Prototypes have been retired, and industrialization phase moves forward

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2026

Substantial Airbus Marignane Site Expansion Underway

Around 60% of facility to be redeveloped via €230 million investment

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2026

Robinson Preps Torrance Factory for R88 Production

Ever more vertical integration is the mantra for this manufacturer

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2026