Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
The Bell V-280 tiltrotor was recently flown with a new tactical common datalink (TCDL) and completed external sling load sorties.
Airbus's H135 light twin gets a 265-pound boost in mtow, along with a new single-pilot IFR cockpit.
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a Support-By-Hour contract with State Grid General Aviation Company of China.
FAA administrator Steve Dickson describes risks resulting from changes caused by the pandemic.
HAI president and FAA administrator call for retrofit of crash resistant fuel systems, seats, and structures in legacy helicopters.
The Philippines Air Force has begun operating the Black Hawk, having received its first batch of six in November.
Bell Textron has acquired Rhode Island-based Response Technologies, a manufacturer of fuel cells and polymers.
Airbus's ZeroE project could be adapted to its helicopter business, executive says during Wichita Aero Club webinar.
Hill Helicopters said its five-seat HX50 turbine single will initially be offered as an amateur-built aircraft in 2023 for $662,000.
Leonardo has delivered the first of 17 multirole HH-139B twin-engine helicopters to the Italian Air Force.
