Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Florida's Orange County Sheriff’s Office Bell 407 helicopter on airport ramp
Feb 21, 2023 - 7:30 AM
AeroBrigham Delivers Bell 407 to Florida Sheriff
A high-customized law enforcement Bell 407 was delivered by completion specialist AeroBrigham to Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Bristow Search and Rescue Coast Guard helicopters in flight
Feb 20, 2023 - 11:12 AM
Milestone Leases Back Bristow Search-and-rescue Deal
Milestone will lease six helicopters to Bristow in support of a search and rescue contract with the Netherlands Coast Guard.
MyFlight Tours helicopter being marshalled for takeoff
Feb 20, 2023 - 10:42 AM
MyFlight Tours Addresses Milwaukee Complaints
MyFlight is altering its helicopter altitudes and flight patterns in response to residential noise complaints.
PHI MRO Services Tech inspecting engine on helicopter
Feb 19, 2023 - 9:41 AM
PHI To Host Corrosion Seminar at Heli-Expo
PHI MRO Services is holding a corrosion control seminar at HAI Heli-Expo 2023.
Leonardo AW139 Firefighting helicopter dropping water overhead
Feb 19, 2023 - 9:14 AM
Aerial Firefighters Form Association
United Aerial Firefighters Association has formed In Washington, D.C. to advocate for industry issues.
Two Robinson R22 helicopters on airport ramp at Gloucestershire Airport
Feb 16, 2023 - 1:36 PM
Rotorcorp Doubles Robinson Parts Inventory
Robinson Helicopter parts provider Rotorcorp is doubling its inventory in response to supply-chain disruptions.
Digital rendering of eVTOL vehicles in flight over city
Feb 16, 2023 - 11:13 AM
RTCA Head Pushes for Digital Flight Ops
RTCA CEO Terry McVenes wants industry cooperation to develop and implement digital air traffic control technology to accommodate advanced air mobility.
Canadian Coast Guard Bell 429 helicopter in flight over coast with lighthouse
Feb 16, 2023 - 10:54 AM
Bell 429s Search for 'Object' Shot Down Near Lake Huron
Bell 429s from the Canadian Coast Guard have joined a debris search fleet to look for an unidentified flying object shot down in Ontario on Sunday.
Airbus Helicopters' H160 at Paris Airshow 2019
Feb 16, 2023 - 5:39 AM
Airbus Bullish on Rotorcraft Market as Earnings Grow
Growing demand in the private and business aviation sectors are key factors in the manufacturer's expectations for recovery in the helicopter market.
Digital rendering of 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter
Feb 15, 2023 - 5:12 PM
Safran, HAL Partner on Engine for India's New Helicopter
Safran Helicopter Engines is partnering with Hindustan Aeronautics to develop an engine for the 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.