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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H140 Powering through Flight Testing

Fourth prototype, the program’s first aircraft built in full serial configuration, set to join the fleet this year

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2026

Bird Strikes: The Rotorcraft Operating Reality

Standards exist, but ops drive exposure

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2026

Leonardo Wins UK Contract for New Medium Helicopter

23 British-built AW149s to help safeguard sovereign manufacturing capability

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2026

SMFL Helicopters Becomes Industry’s Latest Lessor

Rotorcraft leasing company formed from merger of two existing entities

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2026

Videos

Airbus Helicopters EC665 Tiger Flies at the Paris Air Show

The multirole attack helicopter showed off its agility over Le Bourget.

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2025

Airbus Racer Compound Helicopter Flies at the Paris Air Show

This experimental helicopter is faster and more fuel efficient than a conventional rotorcraft.

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2025

Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters Get a Second Life as Firefighters

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives.

Rotorcraft

May 20, 2025

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

More Articles

VAI 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards Recognize Top Performers

“This year’s honorees represent the discipline, judgment, and consistency that define top-tier operations”

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2026

Looking into the Near and Far Future of the Rotorcraft Market

Legacy products are returning and upgrading, while the new and far-reaching is in the offing

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2026

Florida’s Flight Plan: Be First in AAM Ops

Panelists at NBAA Miami regional forum say Florida is at the forefront of eVTOL air taxis

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2026

Bristow Taps Centrik 5 for Safety, Risk, Compliance

Global operator integrating software to facilitate safety management system

Rotorcraft

February 24, 2026

Airbus Helicopters H175 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Third country to certify the multirole rotorcraft

Rotorcraft

February 24, 2026

Boeing-backed Wisk Aero Says Autonomous Flight Is the Only Way for eVTOL Aircraft

Wisk's Gen 6 eVTOL aircraft recently flew for the first time.

Aircraft

February 20, 2026

Airbus Presses Pratt & Whitney on A320 Engine Shortages

European group’s helicopter division makes strong contribution to 2025 financials

Engines

February 19, 2026

China’s United Aircraft Advances R6000 Civil Tiltrotor

Six-ton civil tiltrotor program targets year-end CAAC approval

Rotorcraft

February 18, 2026

eVTOL Aircraft Pioneer Leads University Initiative To Advance Singapore’s Aerospace Capability

James Wang discusses his perspective on the future of the eVTOL industry.

Aircraft

February 17, 2026

Direct Plating Could Reduce Rotor Blade Cost and Weight

Alpha Metalcraft Group is in talks with eVTOL aircraft developers

Rotorcraft

February 17, 2026

Taiwan's 7 Drones Plans Intra-Island eVTOL Air Taxi Connections

Ten eVTOL aircraft to support proposed Taiwanese inter-island medical evacuation services

Rotorcraft

February 13, 2026

ST Engineering Aims For Cargo Use Cases With DrN-600 Drone

The aircraft could be used for ship to ship, oil rig, or inter-island delivery.

Aircraft

February 11, 2026

Dart Helo Utility Basket for Bell 505 Gets EASA STC

Stainless steel basket designed for utility carrying

Rotorcraft

February 11, 2026

Vertical Lines Up Saudi Support For Valo eVTOL Aircraft

Partners say deal could lead to deployment of up to 1,000 Valo aircraft within the region

Rotorcraft

February 11, 2026

Mx Process ID’d as Possible Issue in H160 Ditching

Cenipa report examined camera images from helicopter and hangar feed

Accidents

February 10, 2026

ERC Flies eVTOL Prototype and Commits to Uncrewed Version

Both versions will have hybrid-electric powertrains for greater payload and range

Aircraft

February 10, 2026