Video footage from Huntington Beach, California, shows the terrifying moment a helicopter spiraled out of control and crashed into a beachfront hotel on Saturday. According to initial reports, the aircraft appeared to suffer a 'tail rotor failure' before plummeting from the sky and slamming into the Hyatt Regency Hotel, crushing several palm trees outside. Huntington Beach Police said the two people aboard the helicopter were safely pulled from the wreckage, though their conditions remain unknow

This helicopter’s prototype first flew on this day, March 21, 1971. A Westland Lynx has held a helicopter speed record for almost 38 years! In 1986, it flew an average of almost 250 mph over a 15 km course setting the FAI Absolute Speed Record for helicopters in its class (compound helicopters excluded). Director of Collections Andrew Boehly describes the Lynx HMA.8 here and you can also see the Lynx AH.7 in Hangar 1 #pimaairandspacemuseum. . . . Made with footage from @boneyardsafari #museum #t

Get an in-depth look at the latest advancements in the GT50 engine's annular combustor. This update covers significant design refinements, including an integrated HP turbine nozzle guide vane and improved fuel nozzle sealing. Discover how Hill Helicopters is refining manufacturing processes, from new form rolling tools and advanced laser welding to precise pressing and sealing component production, all to build the prototype combustor for the GT50 engine. | Hill Helicopters

Watch the first autonomous free flight of the #VSR700 prototype currently being developed for the SDAM project for the Marine Nationale in partnership with Naval Group. The VSR700, derived from Hélicoptères Guimbal’s Cabri G2, is an unmanned aerial system in the 500-1000 kg maximum take-off weight range. It offers the best balance of payload capability, endurance and operational cost. It is capable of carrying multiple full-size naval sensors for extended periods and can operate from existing sh