Rotorcraft

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

Mar 7, 2023 - 3:14 PM
Wyvern will help helicopter operators to implement safety management systems that will soon be required by the FAA for air tour operators.
CEO of Safran Helicopter Engines Franck Saudo
Mar 7, 2023 - 2:37 PM
Safran Helicopter Engines CEO Franck Saudo warns of continuing supply-chain challenges while effusing market confidence.
Garmin G500H TXi flight displays in Enstrom helicopters.
Mar 7, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Enstrom's 2023 480B and 280FX models will feature Garmin G500H TXi all-glass instrument panels and Howell digital engine instrumentation systems.
Sikorsky Black Hawk
Mar 7, 2023 - 9:00 AM
CMC Electronic's Flight Management System has been selected by Sikorsky for several Black Hawk models.
James Viola, HAI president and CEO
Mar 7, 2023 - 8:53 AM
The Helicopter Association International could soon be renamed to underline its commitment to new forms of vertical aviation.
Leonardo booth at HAI Heli-Expo 2023
Mar 7, 2023 - 8:39 AM
Leonardo reports certification near for its AW609 civil tilrotor and that other programs are making progress.
Airbus is developing its CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft at a purpose-built facility in Donauwörth in Germany.
Mar 7, 2023 - 8:11 AM
As it prepares for eVTOL flight testing is taking a thorough, partnership-based approached to building the advanced air mobility ecosystem.
Pratt & Whitney PT6C
Mar 7, 2023 - 8:00 AM
Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering helicopter customers a new remote maintenance kit.
HAI Heli-Expo 2023 set up
Mar 7, 2023 - 8:00 AM
Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.
A 5G tower
Mar 7, 2023 - 7:19 AM
A broad-based coalition of aviation groups criticizes the FAA's proposed AD on 5G interference.