Rotorcraft

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

Erickson S-64 Air Crane
Mar 10, 2023 - 11:19 AM
Mobilizations of Firefighting Helicopters Dropped In 2022
Firefighting helicopter mobilizations dropped slightly in 2022, but requests for UAS surged.
Mar 9, 2023 - 10:08 AM
Airbus Helicopters Delivers First ACH160 Exclusive
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first ACH160 Exclusive twin featuring a bespoke VIP interior.
Schweizer 300C in flight
Mar 9, 2023 - 8:41 AM
Schweizer Partners With Helicopter Institute for Training
Helicopter OEM Schweizer is partnering with Helicopter Institute for factory training on its S300-series aircraft.
First Aviation Services Hangar
Mar 9, 2023 - 8:39 AM
First Aviation Services Consolidates Helicopter Repair Brands
First Aviation Services is unifying helicopter service holdings under the Rotary Wing Group brand.
Enstrom booth at HAI Heli-Expo 2023
Mar 9, 2023 - 6:10 AM
Enstrom Helicopter Scores Big at Heli-Expo
Rejuvenated helicopter manufacturer Enstrom logged 12 sales at Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta.
Leonardo booth at Heli-Expo 2023
Mar 9, 2023 - 5:56 AM
Leonardo Sells 12 More AW139s to Middle Eastern Customers
The Helicopter Company and Abu Dhabi Aviation boost Leonardo AW139 fleets.
Aerometals IBF
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:24 PM
Aerometals Introduces IBF System for Bell 412EPs
Aerometals has announced a developmental program to certify an engine inlet barrier filter system for the Bell 412EP helicopter.
Airbus HCare
Mar 8, 2023 - 4:45 PM
Airbus Enrolls More HCare Customers
Airbus Helicopters enrolls more H125 operators in its HCare maintenance support program.
An Enstrom 280FX is pictured in flight at HAI's Heli-Expo 2023
Mar 8, 2023 - 4:44 PM
Enstrom Introduces RPM Governor for Piston Helicopters
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is developing a new RPM governor for its piston helicopters.
Honeywell T55
Mar 8, 2023 - 3:48 PM
ATP Gains Authorization for Honeywell T55 Turboshaft Engine
ATP has received authorization to produce maintenance publications for Honeywell's T55 turboshaft engines.