Penn State has been using AnalySwift’s VABS simulation software as well as the open source iVABS tool to improve the ...

UAVOS, a leader in UAS and stratospheric programs, reports the completion of a new production run of advanced composite main rotor blades tailored for unmanned helicopter platforms. Composite rotor ...

AVIC Changfei has successfully made breakthrough in composite material co curing technology and developed the current largest composite materials rotor blade in Asia. The technology has established a ...

We4Ce (Almelo, Netherlands), a Dutch rotor blade design and technology supplier, announced completion of end-to-end blade tests in India for a novel 2.5-3-megawatt (MW) rotor blade currently under ...

Helicopter rotor performance and optimisation represent a dynamic field of research that addresses improvements in efficiency, environmental impact and overall operational capability. Researchers have ...

German researchers believe the addition of active twisting technology to helicopter main rotor blades can significantly improve performance while also cutting noise and vibration levels. A recent ...

Helicopters are marvelous pieces of engineering, providing a live demonstration of the laws of physics as they carry us into the skies. With metal or composite blades angled just right and spinning at ...

Conventional helicopters have a built-in speed limit, imposed by the physical limitations of their top-rotor lift systems. This fascinating Airbus project has found a way to break through that speed ...