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Why is this military helicopter called the flying banana?

The hard-working, multi-role Piasecki H-21 helicopter, known as the "Flying Banana," was the brainchild of Frank Piasecki, who founded the P-V Engineering Forum alongside his college buddy, Harold ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Why Are Astronauts Making Daring Flights Through the Mountains?

Flying helicopters on Earth is a strong foundation for landing spacecraft on the moon. Mark Piesing European Space Agency astronauts hone the skills for landing on the moon by taking a helicopter ...
New Atlas

First hydrogen helicopter just proved it can fly a real mission

Last month, a modified Robinson R44 lifted off from Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Quebec, and completed what may be the most consequential short flight in rotorcraft history. It was the first ...
Flying

Robinson Unveils Family of Self-Flying Helicopters

Robinson Helicopter has launched "Robinson Unmanned," a new business unit dedicated to developing autonomous and remotely piloted aircraft, marking a significant strategic shift from its traditional ...
Aviation Week

Flying Airbus’ Corporate ACH160 Helicopter

Visibility is excellent from the ACH160 cockpit, the interior of which is dominated by four multi-function displays. Credit: Guy Norris/AWST Amid growing North American interest in its ACH160 ...