Rotorcraft

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

Airbus VSR700 OPV
Mar 25, 2022 - 6:18 AM
Airbus's Optionally-Piloted Helicopter Goes to Sea
The VSR700 demonstrator has undertaken the first at-sea trials of its autonomous take-off and landing capabilities as part of a French navy/DGA program.
Kamov Ka-32A11M lifting off in November of 2021
Mar 24, 2022 - 9:38 AM
EASA Slams the Door on Russian Aerospace
EASA has stripped Russian aircraft, MROs, and airlines of type and operating certificates.
Airbus Helicopters H145, Dart Aerospace
Mar 23, 2022 - 10:45 AM
Dart Developing H145 Fire Attack System
FAA certification of Dart's fire attack system for the H145 expected later this year.
Mar 18, 2022 - 9:55 AM
China Orders Six More Leonardo AW189s
Leonardo will deliver six AW189s to China’s Rescue and Salvage Bureau of Ministry of Transport
PHI Sikorsky S-92 in flight near an off-shore drilling operation
Mar 16, 2022 - 10:27 AM
PHI Opens MRO Services to Broader Helicopter Market
The MRO change is part of an effort by global helicopter provider PHI to diversify its business.
Robinson Helicopter booth filled with attendees at Heli-Expo 2022 (Photo: Mariano Rosales/AIN)
Mar 16, 2022 - 10:09 AM
Heli-Expo Returns To Nearly Full Strength
The 2022 Heli-Expo drew 91 percent of attendees and 90 percent of exhibitors that participated in the 2020 event.
Leonardo AW139 sold to National Nuclear Security Administration
Mar 15, 2022 - 7:17 PM
Leonardo Sells Two AW139s to U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has ordered two AW139s.
Bell 505 equipped with DART Aerospace floatation devices on display at Heli-Expo
Mar 14, 2022 - 11:25 AM
Dart Aerospace To Be Acquired by TransDigm Group
TransDigm, a maker of engineered aircraft components for the commercial and military aviation markets, expects to close the deal in the second quarter.
Jeremy Bryck senior director of 145 operation at United Rotercraft addresses attendees at HAI Heli-Expo 2022
Mar 14, 2022 - 9:46 AM
United Rotorcraft Increases U.S. MRO Footprint
United Rotorcraft added facilities in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, and Mesa, Arizona.
Airbus H145D3 for Rega
Mar 11, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Rega To Replace H145 Fleet With New Variant
The five-blade variant of the Airbus H145 is expected to improve mission capabilities for Rega as well as safety of operations.