Rotorcraft

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

Garmin GFC 600H digital autopilot, touchscreen G500 TXi display
Mar 5, 2023 - 9:39 AM
Garmin Highlights Displays, Integrated Flight Decks
Garmin's Heli-Expo exhibit highlights a variety of products for the rotorcraft market.
Mar 5, 2023 - 9:22 AM
Hill Says Its Turbine Helicopter Engine Will Cost Less Than 100K
Hill Helicopters is developing its own turbine engine for its HX50 and HC50 aircraft.
MD Helicopters president and CEO Brad Pedersen
Mar 5, 2023 - 8:13 AM
New MD Helicopter Head is Turning Company Around
In an interview ahead of this year's HeliExpo, new MD Helicopters chief Brad Pedersen described plans to mend bridges with the industry.
Leonardo AW139
Mar 5, 2023 - 8:11 AM
Babcock Will Lease AW139s for Emergency Medical Flights
Leasing group LCI will deliver the twin-engined helicopters in early 2024 to Babcock's operation in Australia.
Abu Dhabi Aviation fleet
Mar 4, 2023 - 11:00 AM
Abu Dhabi Aviation Coming to Americas
An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.
Airbus Helicopters H125 single-engine helicopters.
Mar 4, 2023 - 10:03 AM
Brighter Market Outlook Prompts Airbus To Upgrade Helicopters
The next two decades will see rising rotorcraft demand across multiple sectors, according to the latest market forecast from Airbus Helicopters.
James Viola, HAI president and CEO
Mar 4, 2023 - 9:04 AM
Viola Pushes For Tighter Coordination Between Rotorcraft, AAM
HAI CEO Viola sees opportunities at Heli-Expo to raise awareness on the similarities and need to better coordinate between rotorcraft and AAM.
Garmin avionics upgrade AS350 helicopter
Mar 4, 2023 - 8:31 AM
Avionics Makers Hold Key to Extending Helicopter Lifespans
Cockpit upgrades help helicopters maintain economic viability and avoid obsolescence.
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.
Mar 3, 2023 - 9:40 AM
Vertical Flight Leader Believes Technology Will Transform Sector
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg has led the group's intent focus on new eVTOL aircraft and efforts to recruit new talent.
Leonardo AW169 with skids and advanced search and rescue mode in flight over water
Mar 3, 2023 - 8:00 AM
Leonardo AW169 Gains EASA Skid, Single-Pilot SAR Approvals
EASA has certified the AW169 for skid gear and single-pilot advanced IFR search and rescue operations.