Rotorcraft

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

AW149 helicopter weapons testing
Jul 17, 2022 - 5:22 AM
AW149 Demonstrates Weapons Firing Capability
Weapon capability is one element of a four-pronged approach to making the AW149 a highly survivable rotorcraft platform over the battlefield.
Airbus H175M helicopter for New Medium Helicopter program
Jul 16, 2022 - 9:50 AM
Airbus Unveils H175M Industrial Team for UK's New Medium Helicopter Program
Having said that it would build the H175M in the UK if the type is selected for the NMH requirement, Airbus has now announced four industrial partners.
Helicopter owned by Bristow Group illuminated by helipad lights at night
Jul 14, 2022 - 11:04 AM
Offshore Helicopter Market Bounces Back
Air & Sea Analytics predicts substantial price hikes for the offshore helicopter market.
Schweizer 300C helicopter taking off from airport helipad next to hangar
Jul 14, 2022 - 10:09 AM
Schweizer Finds Market with Foreign Militaries
New production Schweizer 300C piston engine training helicopters are being sold to militaries in Senegal and El Salvador.
Jul 14, 2022 - 9:39 AM
MD 500E Glass Cockpit Gets FAA Nod
The new "slimline" advanced glass cockpit for MD 500E Helicopter features Garmin avionics and has been granted FAA approval for installation.
Jul 12, 2022 - 8:42 AM
TAI To Roll Out Turkish Fighter in 2023
The conglomerate’s CEO lays claim as one of the world’s top 100 defense companies
Jul 11, 2022 - 12:00 PM
Aero Asset: Preowned Single-engine Helo Sales Soften
According to Aero Asset's new report on the preowned single-engine rotorcraft market, transactions have dropped 10 percent this year.
Helitour helicopter in flight over Hawaiian mountains
Jul 11, 2022 - 11:58 AM
Hawaii Governor Expected To Veto Helicopter Bill
Hawaii Governor David Ige says bill ascribes FAA authority to the state and is unenforceable.
Digital rendering of Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) helicopter
Jul 10, 2022 - 10:19 AM
Safran, India's HAL Launch New Helicopter Engine JV
Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have created a new joint venture in India to develop, produce, sell, and support helicopter engines.
Leonardo AW609 (Photo: Leonardo)
Jul 8, 2022 - 8:15 AM
Bristow Flies Leonardo AW609 Tiltorotor
Bristow's first AW609 is on the Leonardo production line in Philadelphia.