Browsing: Helicopters & Rotorcraft

California-based startup XTI Aerospace presented a detailed design of its TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft to the FAA last month.

Tests aim to validate the stability and control of the Stop/Fold vehicle during jet transition

Investment in Merlin anti-submarine helicopters at RNAS Culdrose base to boost UK air defence

Hybrid-electric Airbus PioneerLab helicopter will improve fuel efficiency by 30%

Cruise speed of 260mph (420 km/h) achieved after just nine hours of flight testing

Deliveries of the AW249 combat helicopter are expected to start to the Italian Army in 2027

Study finds liquid hydrogen fuel cell provide the best replacement for internal combustion engine-powered rotorcraft

Helicopter flying testbed will be used to test and develop autonomous technologies

First flight of Airbus’ compound helicopter heralds start of two year flight test campaign

Volocopter and DLR complete ground vibration testing of VoloCity eVTOL aircraft