Rotorcraft

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

Airbus H225 in flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel
Jun 23, 2022 - 1:03 PM
Airbus Hails First 100% SAF-powered Helicopter Flight
An Airbus H225 earlier this month performed the first-ever helicopter flight using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel in all of its engines.
Airbus H145 helicopter owned by Bavarian police takes off from airport helipad
Jun 22, 2022 - 11:33 AM
Universal Avionics Providing EVS Systems for Helicopters
Universal is providing panel and helmet mounted enhanced vision displays to European law enforcement agencies.
Alidaunia owned Leonardo AW169 helicopter equipped with Skytrack's real-time health usage and monitoring system in flight
Jun 22, 2022 - 11:00 AM
Skytrac Transmits Real-time EMS Patient Data
Air ambulances equipped with Skytrac can transmit patient data via satellite or cell in real-time and live-stream video to remote physicians.
Airbus AS350 flight deck equipped with Garmin GFC 600H digital autopilot
Jun 20, 2022 - 8:53 AM
Garmin Autopilot EASA Approved for AStars
Garmin receives EASA approval for installation of its GFC 600H digital autopilot for Airbus AS350 helicopters.
Aerial view of Sfoskett Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City
Jun 17, 2022 - 12:36 PM
New York Lawmakers Take Fresh Aim at Helicopters
State bill would outlaw all "non-essential" helicopter traffic in New York City.
Two yellow AW169 helicopters operated by Alidaunia parked on airport ramp
Jun 17, 2022 - 10:51 AM
LCI Delivers Pair of Air Ambulance Leonardo AW169s
Helicopter leasing firm LCI has delivered two new Leonardo AW169 Helicopters to their joint venture and now has a fleet of more than 140 helicopters.
Helicopter trainee student and instructor in flight over grassy fields
Jun 14, 2022 - 8:49 AM
Helicopter Training Network Launches in Europe
European helicopter schools join forces to offer more diverse, specialized training.
Marine One
Jun 13, 2022 - 9:54 PM
GAO: Key Defense Rotorcraft Programs Delayed
Pentagon rotorcraft programs beset by technical, supply chain problems, GAO finds.
Jun 13, 2022 - 3:42 PM
Hansen Helo Case Hovers Near Mistrial
A second major delay interrupts Hansen Helicopter fraud trial.
heli tour
Jun 10, 2022 - 11:19 AM
Attorneys Want More FAA Oversight of Helitours
Hawaii aviation attorney says 'FAA is not doing its job.'