Rotorcraft

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

Aug 30, 2021 - 10:33 AM
United Rotorcraft Orders Five More Black Hawks
Air Methods unit will convert Sikorsky S-70s into Firehawk firefighters.
Electra eSTOL
Aug 26, 2021 - 10:57 AM
Bristow Orders 50 eSTOLs To Launch Air Services in 2026
Helicopter operator Bristow intends to buy up to 50 hybrid-electric STOL airplanes being developed by Electra Aero for air services starting in 2026.
Hill HX50
Aug 24, 2021 - 9:34 AM
Hill Helicopters To Offer Skid Gear Model
Hill Helicopters said it would offer its turbine single with an option of either wheeled or skid gear.
Aug 23, 2021 - 4:11 PM
New York/New Jersey Helicopter Traffic Draws Fresh Fire
Critics target heliports, civil operations
Aug 23, 2021 - 8:59 AM
Lockheed Shuttering Sikorsky Coatesville
Lockheed Martin says it is closing Sikorsky's Coatesville, Pennsylvania plant early next year.
helicopter on yacht
Aug 20, 2021 - 2:22 PM
Heli Yachting: Taking Your Airport with You
Like private aviation, large, oceangoing yachts carrying their own helicopters are seeing strong use during the pandemic.
Aug 19, 2021 - 5:59 PM
Indian Aircraft Lessor Taps General Aviation
Mumbai-based Vman Aero Services aims to be among the first companies entering the general aviation aircraft leasing market in India.
Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx
Aug 17, 2021 - 9:45 AM
Leonardo Lands Order for Four IFR AW119Kx Singles
Western New York air ambulance provider Mercy Flight Central has ordered four IFR certified Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx singles.
Five-bladed ADAC H145
Aug 17, 2021 - 7:21 AM
Airbus Delivers Five-blade H145s to Germany's ADAC
German air ambulance provider ADAC has taken delivery of two five-bladed Airbus H145s and announced plans to upgrade its H145 fleet to the same config.
Aug 12, 2021 - 12:58 PM
Scared Passengers Sue Helicopter Operator
Passengers sue for mental distress after crew recovers from botched oil rig approaches, vortex ring state spin.