Rotorcraft

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

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Volocopter Chases Approval of Light Sports eVTOL Aircraft

Diamond subsidiary still seeking type certification for VoloCity model

Aircraft

3 hours ago

AeroGulf Plans to Buy Up to 20 SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft

Dubai helicopter charter operator outlines provisional framework for eVTOL aircraft acquisition

Rotorcraft

17 hours ago

Leonardo Flies Proteus Naval Autonomous Helicopter

Proteus technology demonstrator could augment existing crewed military platforms in anti-submarine missions

Rotorcraft

January 21, 2026

Asia-Pacific Helo Operators Focus on Fleet Harmonization

Concludes that mature markets rely on buying preowned aircraft

Rotorcraft

January 20, 2026

Videos

For eVTOL Pioneers Like Joby, the Gulf Region Is a Land of Opportunity

Joby Aviation has already been testing its aircraft in the region.

Aircraft

December 16, 2025

Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

Aircraft

December 3, 2025

Russian Kamov Ka-52 Helicopter Flies at Dubai Airshow

The twin rotor helicopter represents the cutting edge of Russian helicopter technology.

Rotorcraft

December 1, 2025

NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at the Paris Airshow

The twin-engine multirole military helicopter shows off its maneuverability.

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2025

More Articles

Private Equity Group Buys Majority Stake in Coptersafety

European rotorcraft pilot training group attracts new investment

Training and Workforce

January 14, 2026

Matthieu Louvot Tapped To Helm Airbus Helicopters

New appointment to take effect April 1

Rotorcraft

January 13, 2026

Skyports and Linden Plan Heliport At Miami's Watson Island

Upcoming vertiport to include provision for future eVTOL aircraft

Airports

January 8, 2026

Airwolf Adds Japan STCs for Lithium-ion Batteries

Covers a variety of popular rotorcraft models from Airbus, Bell, Enstrom, and MD

Maintenance and Modifications

January 6, 2026

Linfox Places First Airbus H160 Order in Australia

Company plans to use the new helicopter for passenger transportation

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

Subaru Bell 412EPX Embarks on Middle Eastern Demo Tour

Jointly-developed upgraded model to showcase civilian and defense capabilities

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

Thales/StandardAero StableLight Autopilot Targets AStar

First 4-axis system designed for light helicopters

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

ASG Helicopter Flying First AW189 in Central Asia

Azerbaijan-based operator using the aircraft for offshore services

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2025

Rotortrade To Build Helipark Hub in Riyadh

First permanent presence in Saudi Arabia to expand helicopter distributor’s global reach

Rotorcraft

December 23, 2025

Leonardo Next-gen Civil Tiltrotor Makes First Flight

EU Clean Sky 2-funded project to mature civilian aircraft technologies

Rotorcraft

December 22, 2025

Rolls-Royce Starts Engine Testing for U.S. FLRAA Program

AE 110F evolution to power upcoming MV-75 long-range assault aircraft

Engines

December 18, 2025

For eVTOL Pioneers Like Joby, the Gulf Region Is a Land of Opportunity

Joby Aviation has already been testing its aircraft in the region.

Aircraft

December 16, 2025

Quanta Services Acquires Billings Flying Service

Montana-based company operates Chinooks for aerial firefighting, utility, and construction work

Rotorcraft

December 16, 2025

Robinson, Lake Fusion Team on Obstacle Detection System

Lidar-based system can improve safety in visibility-challenged environments

Rotorcraft

December 9, 2025

Robinson, Safran Team on R88 Engine Support

Program covers 5 years, 2,000 hours, and AOG and troubleshooting assistance

Rotorcraft

December 8, 2025

Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

Aircraft

December 3, 2025