They wanted to see what actually happens when random items collide with helicopter blades spinning at full speed. One by one, ...

A little over a century ago, the idea of flying would have been laughable to many. Nonetheless, flying is entirely routine for millions today, and much of the reason that planes and helicopters are ...

A global team of researchers has demonstrated that active twisting of helicopter main rotor blades could help reduce noise ...

German researchers believe the addition of active twisting technology to helicopter main rotor blades can significantly improve performance while also cutting noise and vibration levels.

The carbon fiber blades’ rotation almost reached Mach 1. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NASA recently released a video showing a ...

Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. One aviation expert says that the entire rotor assembly may have come off, causing the crash. The tragedy is the ...