Rotorcraft

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

Airbus H130
Mar 7, 2023 - 6:00 AM
Cadorath Now Approved For Airbus Helicopter Repairs
Cadorath now authorized for dynamic component repairs on Airbus helicopters.
Columbia Helicopters' Model 234 Multi-Mission Chinook aircraft.
Mar 7, 2023 - 3:00 AM
Korean Forest Service Orders Columbia's New-build 234 Chinook
The sale reflects Columbia Helicopter's emphasis on manufacturing, overhauling, and upgrading the venerable family of heavy-lift rotorcraft.
Meridian Helicopters refurbished Bell 206L4, New York Helicopter Charter
Mar 7, 2023 - 1:51 AM
Meridian Completes Full Bell 206L4 Refurbishment
The model Meridian delivered to New York Helicopter Charter has a fully overhauled engine, new avionics, and equipment including wire strike protection.
Phenix Solutions Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Unmanned Aircraft System
Mar 7, 2023 - 1:00 AM
Phenix Will Equip Ultra 2XL Drone with Multi-use Cargo Hook
Onboard Systems is helping Phenix Solutions design and certify the equipment for the Ultra 2XL unmanned aircraft system.
A Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopter is pictured in flight.
Mar 7, 2023 - 12:01 AM
MD Helicopters Ramps Up Production
MD Helicopters says it is ramping up production capabilities and hiring 120 new employees to accommodate for new orders of the Cayuse Warrior Plus.
Schweizer FAA production certificate
Mar 7, 2023 - 12:01 AM
FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos
Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.
Mar 7, 2023 - 12:01 AM
PHI MRO Services to Integrate Helix Flight Deck in S-76C++ Helicopters
PHI MRO Services will be the system integrator for the new Helix integrated flight deck, developed by Avidyne and IS&S for turbine helicopters.
Airbus H145e
Mar 6, 2023 - 9:20 PM
Metro Delivers EC145e To UC Health
Metro Aviation has delivered an air ambulance-configured Airbus EC145e to UC Health in Cincinnati
Mar 6, 2023 - 2:55 PM
Offshore Helicopter Market Poised To Bounce
New offshore energy discoveries fuel optimism regarding helicopter services.
A robotic refueler is pictured next to a helicopter
Mar 6, 2023 - 2:15 PM
Stratom and Imenco Partner on Robotic Refueling Tech
Stratom has partnered with Imenco to develop an autonomous refueling system for for industrial, aviation, defense, and offshore industries.