The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 was the first successful, practical, and fully controllable helicopter in 1936, while in 1942, the Sikorsky R-4 became the first helicopter to reach full-scale production.

Airbus helicopters are an essential tool for first responders, firefighters, public service operators and military customers flying critical missions across the globe.

Nov 29, 2025 · A helicopter is an aircraft with one or more power-driven horizontal propellers or rotors that enable it to take off and land vertically, to move in any direction, or to remain …

Soar over the lights of Duluth, MN on your choice of a 15 or 25 night time helicopter tour. You’ll experience the lights of Duluth and the Aerial Lift Bridge like never before! The celebration …

So if you’re a helicopter buff or just curious about helicopters, come along as we explore the seven types of helicopters and learn what separates them from the rest. What is a helicopter? …

May 21, 2014 · A helicopter is a type of aircraft that uses rotating, or spinning, wings called blades to fly. Unlike an airplane or glider, a helicopter has wings that move.

Oct 23, 2025 · Since practical flights began in the 1930s, helicopters have split into clear categories: light trainers and patrol craft, medium EMS and police models, and heavy …

We provide comprehensive helicopter flight training for beginner and experienced pilots who want to get their licenses. We take safe precautions to make sure you are properly trained and …

4 days ago · The U.S. government admitted in a court filing Wednesday that it was partially at fault in a midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black …

4 days ago · The U.S. admitted fault in the deadly Army Black Hawk helicopter collision on Jan. 29 that killed all 67 people on board.