Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.
Used helicopter market likely to remain tight as OEMs navigate economy, supply chain issues.
Bell CEO Mitch Snyder said investment in commercial lines continue with plans for future safety features and support products.
As it mourns the loss of its founder, Robinson Helicopters looks to boost its rotorcraft output in 2023.
The founder of Robinson Helicopter had "tenacity that was overpowering."
Metro Aviation has delivered an Airbus Helicopters EC135 to Health First in Melbourne, Florida.
Austria is replacing its Alouette fleet with new Leonardo AW169Ms.
Helicopter operators worldwide have started to make plans to add new eVTOL aircraft into their fleets, only in some cases replacing existing rotorcraft.
France-based Vision Systems was acquired by Israel’s Gauzy in 2022