Rotorcraft

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

AAG Sikorsky S-76
Feb 2, 2021 - 4:08 PM
Directional Aviation Buying Helo Operator AAG
Kenn Ricci’s Directional Aviation Group unit OneSky Flight is acquiring helicopter charter operator AAG from Sikorsky.
Chilean navy AS365
Feb 2, 2021 - 9:12 AM
Airbus Helos Help in Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery Effort
The company reports that its aircraft are being used around the world to distribute the vaccines to isolated areas.
U.S. Park Police
Feb 1, 2021 - 12:11 PM
Pentagon Will Track D.C. Helicopter Noise
Few practical options exist for mitigating helicopter noise in the Washington, D.C. area.
Feb 1, 2021 - 11:30 AM
Capitol Hill Targets Helicopter Safety, Tourism
The new Congress begins with the introduction of bills calling for mandatory HTAWS, seeking limits on air tours.
Jan 31, 2021 - 8:49 AM
FAA Special Condition Suggests Bell 525 Nears Certification
Bell officially launched the 19-passenger 525 in 2012.
Jan 28, 2021 - 12:39 PM
Bell's 4Q Helo Deliveries Slip, but Recovery Expected
Bell delivered 19 fewer commercial helicopters in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Erickson AirCrane
Jan 27, 2021 - 2:46 PM
Erickson: Wildfires Are Going To Get Worse
Helicopter services company Erickson responding to growing wildfire threat.
Jan 26, 2021 - 12:23 PM
Offshore Wind Needs New Helicopters Worth $1 Billion
A new report predicts that the helicopter fleet servicing the offshore wind electricity market will increase by 100 by 2030.
Jan 26, 2021 - 11:12 AM
Nuke-sniffing Helicopter Deployed to Tampa
A Bell 412 will conduct radiation mapping and sensing flights over the site of Super Bowl LV.
Jan 26, 2021 - 7:08 AM
Vertical Flight Society Moves Annual Show Online
The Vertical Flight Society saw its membership rise during 2020 and has announced a new partnership with the U.S. Army to support skills training.