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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UK Air Ambulance Services Demand Operational Reforms

Emergency air services group joins calls for the UK to readopt EGNOS navigation

Rotorcraft

September 30, 2025

FAA Policy Allows for OSHA-approved HEC Harnesses

Allows use of restraints as an alternative to TSO-C167–approved harnesses

Rotorcraft

September 29, 2025

Coptersafety Adding Second AW139 Full-flight Simulator

New device will be available for pilot training in the first half of 2027

Rotorcraft

September 25, 2025

Avincis Enters Wind Market with KN Helicopters Buy

Adds four helicopters and operations in Denmark

Rotorcraft

September 24, 2025

Videos

Learning To Fly Helicopters in the Guimbal Cabri G2

How a long-time fixed-wing pilot transitions to the rotary-wing world

Rotorcraft

November 4, 2024

JAC Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

The airshow demo shows how the aircraft can be useful in battle.

Rotorcraft

July 29, 2024

Turkish Aerospace's T625 Gökbey Helicopter Flies at Farnborough International Airshow

The helicopter can be adapted to a variety of missions.

Rotorcraft

July 25, 2024

Kopter Expects Versatile AW09 Helicopter To Punch Above Its Weight

The all composite turbine single promises to bring new technology to its segment

Rotorcraft

June 13, 2024

More Articles

CHC Boosts Offshore Operations with New Brazil Hangar

Facility is at Farol de São Tomé Heliport near Rio de Janeiro

Rotorcraft

September 23, 2025

Sergei Sikorsky Flies West at Age 100

He was an eyewitness to the birth and development of the helicopter

Rotorcraft

September 22, 2025

Blade To Facilitate Ryder Cup Helicopter Shuttle Flights

Joby subsidiary will also show case its owner’s eVTOL air taxi

Rotorcraft

September 22, 2025

Leonardo Opens MRO Center at Whiting Aviation Park

Facility is FAA Part 145-approved and will service military and civil customers

Maintenance and Modifications

September 19, 2025

Mar-a-Lago Proposes 60-foot Helipad Upgrade

Demolished after previous term, pad could return larger

Regulations and Government

September 19, 2025

Future Aircrew H135/CT-153 Helos Prep for RCAF Service

Twin-engine configuration and Helionix avionics will prepare pilots for advanced operations

Rotorcraft

September 19, 2025

Arrest Made after Alabama Medical Helicopter Shooting

FBI and FAA now leading federal investigation

Safety

September 19, 2025

GMR Orders Seven Bell 429s for EMS Operations

New helicopters will be deployed in the second quarter of 2026

Rotorcraft

September 18, 2025

Aero Asset Reports Twin-helo Sales Down, Supply Steady

Asia-Pacific was the only region with a retail sales increase

Rotorcraft

September 15, 2025

ERAU Launches Online Pathway for Rotorcraft Students

Helicopter students at PHA can now apply training to Embry-Riddle Worldwide credits

Training and Workforce

September 15, 2025

Sikorsky, Cal Fire to Explore Autonomous Firefighting

The five-year collaboration will focus on the S-70 Firehawk

Rotorcraft

September 10, 2025

TRU's Veris VR Simulator Gains FAA Qualification

Bell Training Academy is the launch customer for the Veris simulator

Training and Workforce

September 10, 2025

Western Australia Reboots Rescue Fleet with Three AW139s

Specially equipped Leonardo rotorcraft have replaced Bell 421EPs

Rotorcraft

September 3, 2025

Robinson Helicopter Celebrates R22 50th Anniversary

Founder’s basement project spawned one of the most prolific helicopter manufacturers

Rotorcraft

August 28, 2025

Rotortrade: African Helo Fleet Sees Growth Potential

Organizations moving away from Russian aircraft and to preowned models

Rotorcraft

August 25, 2025

Chinese Tiltrotor Enters Flight Testing

Observers believe the aircraft is being developed by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group

Rotorcraft

August 25, 2025