Rotorcraft

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

Bell 407 in flight
Dec 19, 2022 - 12:47 PM
Transport Canada Mandates Bell 407 Tail Boom Checks
Transport Canada issued an airworthiness directive mandating torque checks and visual inspections on Bell 407 tail booms following in-flight separation.
30th Street heliport in New York City with helicopter on the pad and another incoming for landing
Dec 19, 2022 - 8:32 AM
NY Legislators Push To Close West 30th Street Heliport
New efforts to limit helicopter traffic over New York are expected following Gov. Kathy Hochul's veto last week of 'Stop the Chop' act.
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.
Dec 19, 2022 - 1:00 AM
Hirschberg Stepping Down at Vertical Flight Society
Mike Hirschberg said he plans to step down as executive director of the Vertical Flight Society.
Helicopters on helipad at the West 30th Street heliport in New York City
Dec 16, 2022 - 12:00 PM
New York Governor Vetoes Helicopter Noise Bill
Hochul cites federal preemption in vetoing the "Stop the Chop' Act, which would have allowed anyone to sue operators and others over helicopter noise.
Alpine Aerotech Bear Paw for H125 helicopter
Dec 14, 2022 - 5:25 PM
Alpine's New Bear Paws Approved for AStars
Alpine Aerotech's Bear Paws have received Transport Canada STC approval.
U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) flying Skyryse FlightOS-equipped automated Robinson R44 helicopter
Dec 14, 2022 - 3:48 PM
Congresswoman Flies Helicopter with Pilot Assist System
Skyryse's FlightOS system enables almost anyone to fly a helicopter with almost no training.
Robinson R22 helicopter takes off uncrewed at the FAA’s unmanned aircraft systems test site using Rotor Technologies "Cloud Pilot" operating system.
Dec 14, 2022 - 2:02 PM
Rotor Tech's 'Cloud Pilot' Flies Uncrewed R22 Helo
Rotor Technologies hopes to apply its remotely-operated aircraft technology to aerial firefighting.
Blade helicopters at heliport in NYC, one coming in for landing
Dec 14, 2022 - 1:30 PM
New York Governor Urged To Veto Helicopter Noise Bill
New York's "Stop The Chop" act would unleash torrent of civil suits against helicopter operators.
Enstrom 480B
Dec 13, 2022 - 7:19 PM
Reconstituted Enstrom Gains FAA Production Certificate
Enstrom plans to restart helicopter deliveries next year
MD 500E Helicopter operated by the Atlanta Police Department in hangar on tow cart
Dec 12, 2022 - 9:23 AM
Atlanta Police Department Upgrades to MD 530F
The Atlanta Police Department will purchase two MD 530F helicopters and upgrade its MD 500E.