NASA is getting the best of both worlds as it tests future Mars helicopter designs both on Earth and the Red Planet for the first time, marking a historic milestone in aeronautical experimentation.

A strange helicopter has been making test flights in the south of France. Built by French company Airbus Helicopters, it looks a bit like what would happen if a regular helicopter and an airplane ...

Lithuanian start-up Airvolve is working on a next-generation aircraft that could replace traditional helicopters in military missions. Aviation International News (AIN) recently reported that the ...

Leonardo’s Future Programmes Group was established in 2022 as a Centre of Excellence for emerging rotorcraft technologies, and this innovation hub is already proving to be a game-changer for the ...

Rotorcraft manufacturer Bell continues to progress development work on the US Army’s next-generation tiltrotor, with delivery of the first prototype still expected in 2026. Still known only as the ...

Vertical-lift pioneer Sikorsky is facing mixed fortunes at the moment. On the one hand, the company known for building the world’s first practical helicopter has a years-long backlog for its H-60 ...

Modern CAD systems allow engineers to create intricate 3D models of avionics systems with remarkable detail. These designs incorporate real-world simulations, enabling engineers to test performance ...