Helicopters

Federal plans to restrict park airspace could hurt businesses, critics say.

The deposit follows a 2022 agreement between the companies for the preorder of up to 50 Electra aircraft, which Bristow will fly on regional air mobility routes.

Thales and StandardAero have announced that their StableLight four-axis autopilot has been granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) by the FAA.

The manufacturer is developing what it claims will be the first zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered compound helicopter on the market.

The new program will put certified pre-owned rotorcraft in the hands of customers for well below the price of a new model, according to the company.

The aviation technology startup completed the first fully automated autorotation for an emergency landing, using a tech-equipped Robinson R66.

The change is designed to provide enhanced roll stability during high speed flight.

The Houston-based firm primarily operates helicopter services but is looking to expand its portfolio with aircraft from Elroy and others.

Rotor X Aircraft has completed hundreds of unmanned flights of its kit-built, ultralight Dragon and is ready to add the pilot.

In the 1950s, Cessna acquired Seibel Helicopter Co. and began work on the CH-1 Skyhook.