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.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writing about vertical flight aircraft & advanced aviation technology. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, announced on April 16 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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<p><br><P> As the military prepares to shift the bulk of its operations from Iraq to Afghanistan in the coming months, it is examining the future of vertical lift aircraft &mdash; helicopters and tilt ...

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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 ...

When it comes to military helicopters, perhaps no other model is as iconic as the USA's Apache helicopter. With its intimidating 30mm cannon and dual Hydra rocket launchers, the American attack ...