Rotorcraft

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

H125 (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)
Jul 8, 2022 - 7:52 AM
Airbus Helicopters Delivers 7,000th Ecureuil
Airbus H125 and H130 family of light singles have been delivered to more than 2,000 customers since 1974.
Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instrument
Jul 6, 2022 - 12:55 PM
Garmin Instruments Approved for Legacy Piston Robinsons
Garmin has received STC approval for installation of its GI 275 electronic flight instrument in R44 and R22 helicopters.
Jul 6, 2022 - 11:05 AM
Bristow Secures New Mx Agreements for AW139 Fleet
Bristow Group's new long-term maintenance agreements with Leonardo Helicopters and Pratt & Whitney cover airframes and engines.
Simona Sirancova, Magdalena Karska and Duncan Van De Velde share glasses of champagne in front of Bell 505 helicopter. (Photo: Bell)
Jul 6, 2022 - 10:29 AM
Bell Sells More 505 Singles into Europe
Bell's fleet of Europe-based 505 helicopters has grown to 65.
The Rogerson Kratos Top Drop conversion of the Black Hawk costs about one-third of the price of a new fire-fighting helicopter.
Jul 5, 2022 - 8:30 AM
Rogerson Kratos Getting The 'Top Drop' On Fires
Rogerson Kratos subsidiary Top Drop is repurposing Black Hawks to fight fires.
Polish Ministry of Defense AW149 in flight over mountainous region
Jul 1, 2022 - 9:49 AM
Poland Places Order for 32 Leonardo AW149s
Polish Ministry of Defense will operate new AW149 helicopters in a variety or roles.
Computer rendering of VTOL air medic aircraft in flight over European city
Jun 30, 2022 - 11:22 PM
EASA Proposes Rules for Urban VTOL Air Taxis
EASA proposed VTOL air taxi rules sets operating standards and limitations.
Jun 30, 2022 - 3:22 PM
HAI and AEA Team on New Mx SMS Program
The Helicopter Association International and the Aircraft Electronics Association are teaming on a maintenance safety management system.
Leonardo AW139 operated by Penzance Helicopters lifts off from helipad
Jun 30, 2022 - 12:38 PM
Starspeed To Operate Penzance Helicopters
Starspeed will assume the operations of Penzance Helicopters to provide service to the Isles of Scilly.
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Jun 30, 2022 - 9:13 AM
LCI Acquires 19 Helicopters from Lobo Leasing
Lessor LCI is acquiring 19 helicopters from Lobo Leasing in South America, Africa, and Europe.