Rotorcraft

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

Robinson Helicopter R66
Mar 7, 2022 - 9:01 AM
Robinson Helicopter Sees Strong Post-Covid Rebound
After tallying approximately 450 orders last year, Robinson Helicopter now has a 300-aircraft backlog.
Airbus’s Racer compound high-speed rotorcraft will fly about twice as fast as a conventional helicopter.
Mar 7, 2022 - 8:11 AM
Airbus Racer on Pace for 2022 First Flight
Airbus Helicopters has moved its Racer demonstrator to its Marignane, France site for assembly as it targets first flight by the end of the year.
Bristow AW189
Mar 7, 2022 - 8:00 AM
Bristow Wins 10-year Netherlands SAR Contract
Bristow will operate helicopter search and rescue services from two bases in the Netherlands.
Computer rendering of Volocopter's VoloCity aircraft in flight on approach to Voloport
Mar 6, 2022 - 10:45 PM
South Korean Investor and Honeywell Back Volocopter
South Korea’s WP Investments, along with Honeywell and previous investor Atlantis, are the main backers for a $170 million funding round for Volocopter.
Mar 6, 2022 - 10:34 PM
FAA Seeks Comments on eVTOL Vertiport Designs
The FAA’s Office of Airports is requesting comments on a draft engineering brief for vertiport and vertistop design standards to accommodate eVTOLs.
Mar 6, 2022 - 5:56 PM
PHI Intl. Lands Contract with Aussie Gas Producer
Helicopter operator PHI International will support offshore energy transport in NW Australia with three Sikorsky S-92s.
Blade Air Mobility added more medical and organ transport capabilities to its menu after acquiring Trinity Air Medical last year.
Mar 6, 2022 - 2:00 PM
Blade Posts Rapid Growth
Blade Air Mobility posted strong revenue growth in 2021 and looks to a future of advanced air mobility with eVTOLs.
Electric vertial takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft like the CityAirbus have the potential to transform the aviation industry, according to industry experts, but timing remains a big question.
Mar 6, 2022 - 1:13 PM
Patchwork of Helo Regs in Europe Hampering Industry
Industry leaders see need for standardizing regulations and preparing them for the future eVTOL markets.
Mar 6, 2022 - 12:00 PM
JetNet To Showcase Enhanced Analytics for Helo Data
JetNet has added capabilities to its Helicopter Services and Fleet Analyzer data platforms.
In addition to materials storage and distribution, first-time Heli-Expo exhibitor AGS Global Logistics specializes in shipping helicopters anywhere in the world. Photo: David McIntosh
Mar 6, 2022 - 10:00 AM
AGS Plans Expansive Growth Globally
Exhibiting for the first time at Heli-Expo, Brazil-based AGS plans to add bases and personnel.