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.

Jan 7, 2026 · 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 stationary in the air.

A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally-spinning rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, hover, and fly forward, backward, and laterally.

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

A helicopter tour offers a unique and captivating perspective of the world below. It allows you to soar above breathtaking landscapes, taking in panoramic views that are otherwise inaccessible. The thrill …

3 days ago · A helicopter belonging to the Weyerhaeuser timber company crashed in east Lincoln County on Thursday morning. Company spokesperson Kyleigh Gill said the pilot, who was the only …

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 platforms for troop and …