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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P&WC: PioneerLab Hybrid Helo on Track, Demand Steady

Engine maker also leads European PHARES propulsion consortium

two Pratt & Whitney rotorcraft turbine engines

FreeFlight Fields 5G-resilient Radar Altimeters

RA-4500 MK II will continue to evolve as performance criteria evolve

Freeflight RA-4500 MK II

Aerometals Begins H225 Inlet Barrier Filtration Production

Aftermarket inlet filter reduces dust and FOD

Maintenance and Modifications

Aerometals H225 inlet barrier filtration

McDermott To Restart Production of Former Bell 214

New-production 214STs will have Safran Aneto engines

McDermott 214ST

Videos

Airbus Racer Compound Helicopter Flies at the Paris Air Show

This experimental helicopter is faster and more fuel efficient than a conventional rotorcraft.

Airbus Racer in flight at Paris Air Show

Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters Get a Second Life as Firefighters

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives.

Sikorsky S-92 dropping water as a fire bomber

Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

The venerable helicopter manufacturer is looking at expanding its portfolio.

Renderings of Sikorsky blown wing aircraft

Meet Olivia Thompson, the UK's Youngest-Ever Female Helicopter Pilot

At 17 years old, she already has her PPL.

Olivia Thompson in front of Tru Simulator Bell 505 sim

More Articles

Aerometals Unveils New H225 Inlet Barrier Filter

Advanced design makes its official debut at Verticon

Digital AirWare Signs Up Connected Ecosystem Software Users

Company founded to fill gaps in maintenance platform features

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Unveils ACH140

Upcoming H140 helicopters gets an executive-configured option

Airbus H140

Wireless Communications Slated for More Airbus Models

Device enables airborne connectivity via cellphone networks

Cabin Interior and Electronics

AeroSync Max

Japan Approves Certification Plan for SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau still needs to approve the means of compliance

Regulations and Government

SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL

Black Hawk Demonstrates Automated Flight with Genesys Autopilot

Capability is available for liftoff, hover, cruise, and landing

Moog Black hawk

AeroSync Mission Available for Leonardo AW119

Device enables secure communications for EMS helicopter crews

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Life Link AW119

Coptersafety’s Upgraded AW169 Sim Gets FAA Nod

Phase 8 avionics add SAR modes and improved four-axis autopilot

Training and Workforce

AW169 simulator

Nepal VR Training Initiative Targets Mountain Safety

Program addresses challenges of high-altitude mountain flying operations

Training and Workforce

simulator view from a helicopter cockpit in the mountains

Autonomous RUC-60 Black Hawk Testing Expands

Autonomy enables higher-risk missions without risking human crews

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

AEM Debuts Low-impedance Audio Router

Router supports low-impedance headsets for military operations

AEM’s G13000RL Low Impedance router

Rotortrade Logs Record Year for Helicopter Sales

More than 90% of 2025 transactions involved Airbus and Leonardo models

Rotortrade headquarters

SRT Helicopters Trains Abu Dhabi Police Pilots, Presents SAR Course

Training tailored for government, public safety, and commercial helicopter operators

Training and Workforce

SRT Helicopters training in UAE

Leonardo: AW609 Tiltrotor To Enter Service in 2027

Company expects early adopters to serve civil and government passenger transport needs

Leonardo AW609

Lassale: Verticon Opens as Industry Is at ‘Inflection Point’

New VAI chief heads for first Verticon as CEO and president

François Lassale

Upcoming Airbus H160M on Track for 2028 Deliveries

First prototype has clocked up more than 72 flight hours to date

H160M first prototype mid flight

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