Rotorcraft

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

Dec 4, 2021 - 1:19 PM
Saudis Place Order for 26 More Airbus Helicopters
The Helicopter Company (THC) of Saudi Arabia has ordered 20 light twin H145 D3 five-bladed models and six ACH160 medium twins from Airbus.
Dec 2, 2021 - 12:34 PM
Helijet Taps Blade as Flight Booking Platform
Under a new agreement, global air mobility platform Blade will have exclusive rights for booking Helijet's scheduled helicopter flights.
AW189
Dec 1, 2021 - 11:56 PM
Beijing Police Orders First Leonardo AW189s for China
Leonardo has sold its first super-medium AW189 helicopters into the Chinese market.
Airbus Helicopters H125
Nov 26, 2021 - 12:06 PM
Blade India Expands Service with Airbus H125s
Blade India is expanding its service there with five new leased Airbus Helicopters H125 singles provided to its operators there.
Bell Nexus eVTOL
Nov 26, 2021 - 10:10 AM
Textron's eVTOL Aircraft Plans Are Still In the Balance
Textron confirmed that its Nexus eVTOL is a technology testbed, rather than an active program as it continues to assess its advanced air mobility options.
H225M Exocet Brazil
Nov 25, 2021 - 5:03 AM
Airbus Delivers First Naval Combat H225M to Brazil
The Exocet-armed AH-15B version of the H225M helicopter provides the Brazilian navy with a powerful anti-ship capability.
Nov 24, 2021 - 8:42 AM
Bristow's Leonardo Fleet Tops 500,000 Hours
Leonardo marks Bristow milestone, first Africa sale for AW169.
Eve-Senna eVTOL
Nov 22, 2021 - 9:13 AM
Jetex, Eve Partnering on eVTOL Ecosystem
Business aviation support group Jetex is joining a list of prospective partners working with Embraer Eve to prepare the ecosystem to support eVTOL ops.
Kamov Ka-32A11M
Nov 22, 2021 - 8:22 AM
Latest Ka-32 Makes First Flight
Updated Russian coaxial helicopter aimed at firefighting market.
Russian Helicopters MI-171A2
Nov 18, 2021 - 6:28 AM
Upgraded Commercial Mi-171 Helicopter Goes on Show
The Mi-171A2 is the first role-convertible member of the 'Hip' family to receive civil certification.