Robinson Helicopters has unveiled the R88 — a new 10-seater single-engine helicopter that it believes will become the new “pickup truck” the utility sector has long been calling for.

Airbus Helicopters is launching a new light twin-engine helicopter that it hopes will build on the success of its H135 and H145, and potentially grow the market it has dominated through the two types in recent years.

The long-awaited Bell 525 Relentless will take part in a six-month, 500-hour operational evaluation with Omni Helicopters Guyana once it has gained certification, the two companies have announced.

After several years of struggling to support its S-92 helicopter fleet, Sikorsky says it is finally making headway in addressing the model’s supply chain issues.

Leonardo Helicopters has resumed flight testing with AW09 following an issue with a nonconforming part in the main gearbox of its fifth prototype.

Loft Dynamics has announced the release of its virtual reality (VR) flight simulator for the Airbus H145 helicopter, around two-and-a-half years after revealing plans to partner on its development with Airbus Helicopters.

Robinson Helicopter has revealed an extensive upgrade for the R66 that makes an all-glass cockpit and autopilot standard — and adds a range of other features and enhanced styling.

Bell is to submit a proposal based on an instrument flight rules-capable version of its 505 Jet Ranger X as a potential next generation training aircraft for the U.S. Army.

“We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere, every time,” said VP of global commercial and military systems, Leon Silva.

Safran Helicopter Engines has begun development on the most powerful engine it has ever created — but is already looking ahead at architectures that could increase that by another 50 percent.

The recommendations include permanently banning certain helicopter operations near Reagan Airport and designating an alternative route for helicopter pilots.

LCI Investment Limited CEO Jaspal Jandu has given more details about SMFL LCI Helicopters’ blockbuster acquisition of fellow leasing company Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited.

Despite a slowdown in sales and an increase in supply, the preowned twin-engine helicopter market remained resilient in 2024, with transaction prices rising 11 percent year-over-year.

The LAPD has become the first law enforcement agency in the U.S. to integrate virtual reality into pilot training with the recent introduction of a state-of-the-art flight simulator developed by Loft Dynamics.

Reiser will deliver an H135/H145 Level D full-flight simulator to European Heli Center's new training facility at Lelystad Airport, near Amsterdam.

Once vertical lift is achieved, the aircraft transitions into forward flight.

Genesys Aerosystems, which has been rebranded under the Moog Avionics umbrella, unveiled a series of announcements during Verticon 2025.

The two-day event, supporting the global hoisting community, drew an elite-level lineup of speakers.

The Helius micro unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is the latest in a line of enterprise and public safety targeted coaxial small UAV products.

Once a frontrunner in the European eVTOL industry, German startup Volocopter may have found a financial lifeline through an acquisition by China-based Wanfeng Group.

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