Helicopters are marvelous pieces of engineering, providing a live demonstration of the laws of physics as they carry us into the skies. With metal or composite blades angled just right and spinning at ...

The devastating midair collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet over Washington, D.C., that claimed 67 lives has exposed a cascade of systemic failures that turned ...

Like many machines, helicopters can experience malfunctions and other equally dangerous issues. Among these is mast bumping, where the rotor hub pivots so much it hits the mast. If you think this ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is warning the public about a flyer circulating in Portland that encourages people to shine lasers at helicopters, an illegal and ...

The most popular route is Kedarnath, but it’s also the most dangerous one. The temple town, which is part of the Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage route, witnessed five helicopter safety incidents—three ...

Helicopter pilots face a wide range of dangers that regular pilots do not—from hostile ground forces, environmental hazards, and the general dangers that come with an inherently un-airworthy platform.

The operational landscape confronting modern armed forces is characterized by rapidly evolving threats, dispersed areas of operation, and a continuous requirement for persistent situational awareness.