helicopter

A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft that uses spinning rotors to generate lift and thrust, enabling it to take off and land vertically and hover in the air. It is used for various purposes, including transportation, search and rescue, and military operations.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a series of recent crashes and high-profile orders, highlighting its continued use and inherent risks.

Latest on helicopter

• Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole helicopters
• Why the PLA’s Z-10 attack helicopter is taking a bigger role at sea
• Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
• Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
• Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
• Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace
• a helicopter pilot alerted a close call with a remote-control plane near the same airport

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