Rotorcraft

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

Airbus H125 on helipad in Rio de Janeiro overlooking city

January 23, 2023, 8:52 AM

Used Single-engine Helicopter Sales Fell in 2022

Sales for preowned, single-engine helicopters were down 12 percent in 2022 as supply dwindles.

Jan 27, 2023 - 5:41 AM

King Stallion Helicopter Demonstrates Lifting Power

Repositioning and retrieving aircraft is one of the tasks that the CH-53K military helicopter will perform in its operational life.

Jan 26, 2023 - 1:16 PM

Police Kill Man Lasing, Shooting at Helicopter

A 33-year-old Detroit man who opened fire on state police helicopter was fatally shot by officers on the ground.

Jan 26, 2023 - 10:16 AM

Bell's Civil Helicopter Deliveries Surge in 2022

Despite a decline in deliveries of Bell military helicopters last year, the company delivered 176 civil helicopters in 2022, up from 156 the prior year.

Jan 26, 2023 - 8:34 AM

Leonardo AW09 Switches To Safran Power

Leonardo will fly its latest AW09 single turbine engine prototype with Safran's Arriel 2K engine.

Jan 25, 2023 - 9:09 AM

Airbus Helicopters Continues Market Leadership in 2022

Airbus Helicopters reported that it received 374 orders and made 344 deliveries last year.

Jan 23, 2023 - 12:30 PM

CBAA Joins Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Task Group

The Canadian Business Aviation Association's participation in an industry-government advanced air mobility task group will help shape priorities for AAM.