Flying in an open-air, single-seat helicopter is a true test of nerves

Hopping in a standard-sized helicopter is intimidating enough to many people. And while the transportation method’s safety ...
FOX61

Sikorsky locks in $10B contract with US Military to build up to 99 helicopters

The contract tasks Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, to build up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters over five years for the U.S. Marine Corps and international military customers to use.
Local News 8

Helicopters to apply herbicide to control invasive weeds in Bear Lake Plateau in October

The following is a news release from Idaho Fish and Game. POCATELLO, Idaho (News Release)—Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts planning to visit the western portions of the Bear Lake Plateau, specifically ...
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Silent speed: the fast, fuel-efficient European helicopter setting the pace for clean aviation

With its sleek design and groundbreaking aerodynamics, the Airbus RACER isn’t just a prototype – it’s a symbol of Europe’s commitment to clean aviation.By Tom CassauwersBrice Makinadjian and Stephane ...
Connecticut Public

Stratford-based Sikorsky wins a $10B helicopter contract

The contract calls for the company to make almost a hundred CH-53K transport helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps.
IEEE

Learning-Based Fault-Tolerant Optimal Formation Control of Helicopters: An Incremental Fully Actuated System Approach

Abstract: To elevate the robustness and optimality of helicopter formation, this article proposes the incremental fully actuated system approach (FASA) integrated with reinforcement learning (RL) for ...