Rotorcraft

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

Mar 1, 2022 - 11:58 AM
Luxaviation-Rolls Tie-up Signals Bizav’s Move into AAM
Luxaviation's partnership with Rolls-Royce is one of the strongest signals yet that business aviation will play a role in the advanced air mobility sector.
USCG, 2022 Salute to Excellence in Safety Award winner
Mar 1, 2022 - 10:00 AM
HAI Salutes USCG in Cape Cod for Safety Excellence
The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod has not only increased safety in New England but has had "far-reaching effects" throughout the service.
Airmedic Airbus EC-145
Mar 1, 2022 - 8:45 AM
Helicopter Ambulance Crews Facing Pandemic Burnout
"Everyone in healthcare is just exhausted," said Cameron Curtis, CEO of the Association of Air Medical Services.
Airbus EC135P2+ twin-engine helicopter, S/N 0534
Feb 28, 2022 - 9:05 AM
Aero Asset Establishes Helicopter Acquisition Arm
Aero Asset Acquisitions partners with Indiana bank to buy and sell helicopters.
Sikorsky S-92A outfitted with FT5000 fire suppression system in flight over mountainous forest region
Feb 28, 2022 - 7:18 AM
Milestone, Helitak Develop Firefighting Sikorsky S-92A
Milestone Aviation has partnered with Helitak to develop an easy install, aerial firefighting kit for the S-92A featuring a quick-fill 1,050-gallon tank.
Boeing AH-6i
Feb 25, 2022 - 5:56 AM
Thailand to Get AH-6i Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopters
The Royal Thai Army has placed an order for the AH-6 helicopter with Boeing, while MD Helicopters has delivered MD 530Gs to neighboring Malaysia.
Computer rendering of the hybrid Leonardo AW09 inflight over the ocean
Feb 23, 2022 - 3:23 PM
Leonardo Aims For Hybrid-powered AW09
In efforts to assess helicopter hybrid propulsion, Leonardo has selected its single engine AW09 on which to build its hybrid prototype.
Longhorn Helicopter flying over downtown Dallas at sunset
Feb 23, 2022 - 11:43 AM
Helicopter Shuttle/Tour Flights Land at Heli-Expo
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is bringing a new feature to its upcoming Heli-Expo show: charter and tour flights.
Rega's Airbus H125 Helicopter flies over a snow covered mountain on one of its winter helicopter missions.
Feb 22, 2022 - 10:42 AM
Covid Drives Record Tempo at Rega Air Ambulance
Swiss air ambulance provider Rega saw covid transports increase 49 percent in 2021.
Feb 20, 2022 - 8:15 PM
Weekend Helicopter Crashes Caught on Camera
One dead, four injured in California and Florida helicopter accidents.