Glasshouse Images/Getty Images A helicopter mid flight. On April 10, a helicopter carrying six people, including the pilot, on a sightseeing tour crashed into the Hudson River in New York City, ...

While the transportation industry as a whole has been improving over the years, the aviation sector has established itself as one of the most advanced. Companies like General Electric have introduced ...

Last month, a modified Robinson R44 lifted off from Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Quebec, and completed what may be the ...

Flying taxi companies have tried to persuade people to try a vertical commute. Now, with a railroad strike in New York, ...

The number of blades a helicopter has is very important because it speaks to what the helicopter was designed to do. For example, adding more blades can significantly improve a helicopter's ...

A helicopter crew rescued a hiker who fell about 50 feet from a rocky outcropping at the top of Mt. Si Saturday. It was a major emergency response to get to the injured hiker. Rescue crews had to ...

A good rule of thumb is to tip your pilot (who typically doubles as your tour guide) about $15 to $20 per passenger.