Rotorcraft

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

The first production AW609 civil tiltrotor in flight
Oct 19, 2022 - 10:53 AM
Leonardo AW609 AC5 will join the flight test program for the civil tiltrotor.
ACH 130
Oct 18, 2022 - 4:52 PM
ACH teases new interior design for 2023
Oct 18, 2022 - 3:51 PM
The legislation mandates federal interagency coordination in support of advanced air mobility.
Leonardo AW609 at NBAA 2022
Oct 16, 2022 - 10:30 PM
Leonardo's AW609 tiltrotor is being shown at NBAA-BACE for the first time, while flight of first production aircraft is "imminent."
Oct 13, 2022 - 9:00 AM
Marking its fifth anniversary, Airbus Corporate Helicopters displays its top-selling yacht-friendly helicopter and a cabin mockup of its new ACH160.
Bell and MD helicopters parked on ramp
Oct 12, 2022 - 12:22 PM
FreeFlight Systems is equipping Helicopter Institute's fleet with its 5G-tolerant Terrain-series radar altimeters.
European Rotors booth at Heli-Expo (Photo: Mariano Rosales)
Oct 12, 2022 - 11:03 AM
European Rotors has attracted more than 200 exhibitors so far, a 25 percent increase from the inaugural event in 2021.
Houston police helicopters in line outside of Helicopter Patrol hangar
Oct 7, 2022 - 12:05 PM
The fatal May 2, 2020 crash of a Houston police helicopter occurred after an uncommanded right yaw, resulting in a loss of control.
Oct 7, 2022 - 9:41 AM
Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries have delivered the first jointly-produced light civil helicopter.
GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce
Oct 6, 2022 - 3:19 PM
Pete Bunce says FAA reform is needed for U.S. aerospace to remain competitive.