Since its groundbreaking invention in 1939, the helicopter has steadily transformed the world of transport, though it took a decade or two to really reach its potential. The Korean War served as the ...

The H-13’s most iconic role was as a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) bird—famously featured as such in the opening credits of the popular long-running M*A*S*H television series. When one thinks of ...

The first helicopter certified for civilian use was the legendary Bell 47 back in 1946. In the years since, helicopters have undergone a load of changes in the intervening years, adding more space, ...

Bell Helicopters' SPRINT design. Although SPRINT is designed to lift a 5,000 lb payload, the design could be scaled up to carry heavier cargo or personnel. (Bell Helicopters) The US Defense Advanced ...

Bell sees increasing demand across the Middle East and Africa for its civil helicopter line-up, particularly for those models which can also be sold into the military market. “I’m feeling positive ...

McDermott Aviation is announcing the move at the Verticon aviation conference in Atlanta, US, this week. Australian-based McDermott Aviation claims the title of the world’s largest operator of the ...

A Bell 505 helicopter takes off from Taji Air Base with General Abdul Amir Yarallah aboard. (Iraqi Ministry of Defence) Iraqi Army Aviation Command (IAAC) has received a second batch of Bell 505 ...