Rotorcraft

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

NH90 helicopter under night sky illuminated by aurora borealis
Jun 10, 2022 - 10:50 AM
Norway Cancels NH90 Helicopter Orders, Seeks Refund
Norway cancels orders, cites 20 years of frustration with NH90 helicopter program.
first flight of an all-electric Robinson R44 using MagniX electric propulsion
Jun 8, 2022 - 11:33 AM
R44 Makes First Flight with MagniX Electric Propulsion
Tier 1 Engineering plans to build fleet of all-electric R-44s for organ transport using MagniX propulsion.
Flexjet S-76 at Constant Aviation hangar
Jun 7, 2022 - 2:56 PM
Constant Aviation Expands into Rotorcraft MRO
The Cleveland MRO sees an opportunity to serve the emerging eVTOL market.
Jun 6, 2022 - 12:40 PM
Embraer: Long-term eVTOL Biz Case Hinges on Autonomy
The long-term viability of the eVTOL market will depend on the ability to adapt and certify the segment’s vehicles for autonomous flight.
Leonardo AW139 helicopter owned by CHC landing on offshore helipad
Jun 2, 2022 - 10:54 AM
UK Orders CHC To Offload Babcock Helicopter Business
UK authority brands CHC's 2021 acquisition of Babcock's offshore helicopter business anti-competitive.
CH-47F Germany
Jun 2, 2022 - 5:27 AM
Germany Chooses Chinook for Heavylifter Requirement
After many years of deliberation, Germany has selected the CH-47 over the CH-53K, citing greater interoperability with NATO allies.
Flexjet Sikorsky S-76.
Jun 1, 2022 - 9:02 PM
Flexjet Launches Helicopter Division
Flexjet will fly Sikorsky S-76s in the Northeastern states and Florida.
Helicopter owned by Bristow Group illuminated by helipad lights at night
Jun 1, 2022 - 10:47 AM
Bristow Narrows Annual Loss
Bristow Group reported a net loss of $15.8 million on $1.1 billion in revenues for the 2022 fiscal year.
CHC Australia Leonardo AW139s rescue helicopter in flight with city skyline of King's Park in Perth, Australia in background
Jun 1, 2022 - 10:15 AM
Leonardo Sending Trio of AW139s to Australia
CHC Australia will operate Leonardo AW139s for Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service.
electric Piasecki PA-890
Jun 1, 2022 - 8:03 AM
Piasecki Enters Hydrogen Helicopter into eVTOL Race
Piasecki's new eVTOL and UAS designs build on legacy research vehicles.