Helicopters are incredible machines with amazing capabilities that fixed-wing aircraft do not have. In spite of this, however, helicopters also have limitations — most notably, the maximum speed they ...

Those wanting to get an up-close look at helicopters will have the opportunity on Thursday. Lake Superior Helicopters is hosting a free open house from 3-6 pm at their Sky Harbor Airport location.

The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue. By Christine Chung The deadly ...

The most breathtaking way to capture New York City’s iconic skyline from above is now mired in scrutiny after a tourism helicopter crashed, killing everyone on board. There are “upwards of 30,000 to ...

The Mi-32 was a Soviet tri-rotor helicopter concept combining three Mi-26 fuselages into a triangular formation. Designed to ...

Helicopters aren't best known for making epic journeys — especially not the worst military helicopters of all time. However, they shouldn't be counted out entirely, as not only are helicopters capable ...

Helicopters have been used for nearly a century by both civilians and military personnel, for everything from cargo and medical transport, to search and rescue, and even combat. In general, these ...

The noise is barely audible at first, just a low rumble somewhere in the distance. Within seconds it rises to a growl, then swells to a roar, a predator lurking just overhead. The sound makes windows ...