The US Army is overhauling how it trains its new helicopter pilots to fly, outsourcing training to a private company

A new Army contract worth up to $10 billion will shift entry-level helicopter training to a private contractor.
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 ...
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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 ...
Flying

Robinson Unveils Family of Self-Flying Helicopters

Robinson Helicopter has established "Robinson Unmanned," a new business unit integrating its uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) activities and the recently acquired Ascent AeroSystems. This signifies a ...
Newsweek

Kid Rock Films Helicopter Fly-by—but People Spot Something Else in His Home

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Musician Kid Rock has shared a video showing what appear to be U.S.
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Army Suspends Helicopter Crews After Flying Outside Kid Rock’s House

The U.S. Army suspended the aircrews responsible for flying to Kid Rock's Tennessee home over the weekend. Now, it appears the suspensions have been lifted just hours after they were announced. NBC ...
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Why is there a helicopter flying over my neighborhood every night?

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