Due to their hover and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, helicopters possess distinct advantages over fixed-wing aircraft. Able to operate in tight spaces, isolated areas, and places, ...

An air traffic controller managing helicopter and airplane traffic on the night of the Potomac River mid-air collision in January should have informed the crew of the passenger jet an Army helicopter ...

The FAA said the helicopter "crossed in front of United's flight path" at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana A United Airlines spokesperson said the aircraft was carrying 162 passengers and six crew ...