Helicopters and Rotorcraft: Latest News
Helicopters do the flying that fixed-wing aircraft cannot: offshore energy, emergency medical services, search and rescue, firefighting, utility and police work, corporate transport, and the bulk of military tactical airlift. The market is dominated by four civil manufacturers — Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, Bell and Sikorsky — with Robinson in the light segment, and by the same names plus Boeing on the military side. This page gathers every AirPro News story on rotorcraft, newest first.
What we watch
- Civil programmes and orders. The Airbus H125, H145, H160 and H175; Leonardo’s AW139, AW169 and AW189; Bell’s 407, 429 and 525; Sikorsky’s S-92 and S-76 — and the offshore, EMS and VIP operators who order them.
- Military rotorcraft. The US Army’s future vertical lift programmes, Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook production and upgrades, NH90 and Tiger fleets in Europe, and the export campaigns for each.
- Certification and safety. New type and variant certifications, airworthiness directives and the safety programmes run by operators and regulators.
- MRO and support. Engine and dynamic-component support, PBH contracts, and the independent maintainers that keep offshore and utility fleets flying.
- What replaces the helicopter. Tiltrotors, compound designs and the eVTOL aircraft that aim at helicopter missions in cities and offshore.
Latest helicopter coverage
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Sikorsky Phase 4 Gearbox Boosts Helicopter Safety & Performance
Sikorsky’s new MGB for S-92 helicopters enhances safety with redundant lubrication and aluminum components, reducing maintenance costs. FAA certification expected 2025.
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Hartzell’s Tanis Preheat Systems Approved for Airbus H135 Helicopters
Why Engine Preheat Systems Matter for Helicopter Operations In March 2025, Hartzell Propeller achieved a milestone with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval…
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TOLL Group’s $870M Emergency Aviation Contract Transforms South Australia
TOLL Group’s 15-Year SAR and Medevac Contract: A Strategic Leap in Emergency Aviation Australia’s vast geography and remote communities make aerial emergency…
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Hill Helicopters GT50 Engine Redefines Light Helicopter Market
Hill Helicopters’ GT50 Engine: A New Era for Light Helicopters The aviation industry is witnessing a bold challenge to conventional helicopter design…
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TAI T625 Gökbey Helicopter Completes Cold-Weather Testing
The Significance of Cold-Weather Testing for the TAI T625 Gökbey Helicopter In the ever-evolving aerospace industry, the ability to operate in extreme…
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FAA Imposes Helicopter Flight Restrictions Near DCA After Collision
The Significance of Helicopter Flight Restrictions Near DCA Airport The recent mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has brought…
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Salus & MD Helicopters Launch Nevada MRO Hub: Faster Maintenance, Lower Costs
Strategic Helicopter Maintenance Partnership Takes Flight The aviation industry is witnessing a significant shift toward regionalized maintenance networks as operators demand faster…
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H225M Helicopter Boosts France’s Military Aviation Modernization
The Significance of the H225M Helicopter in Modern Military Operations The delivery of the first two H225M helicopters to the French Armament…
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Skyryse Simplifies Helicopter Flight with One-Button Technology
Skyryse Revolutionizes Helicopter Take-Offs with One-Button Simplicity Helicopter flying has long been recognized as one of the most challenging feats in aviation.…
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Mark Wahlberg Shines in ‘Flight Risk’ Thriller
Exploring ‘Flight Risk’: A Cinematic Thriller ‘Flight Risk’ introduces a gripping narrative where Mark Wahlberg stars as a balding, unhinged hitman masquerading…
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Airbus · eVTOL & AAM · Military aircraft · Air forces · MRO · Certification · Engines
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