A “forgotten,” decades-old aircraft design is being revived, with the aim of offering a cheaper and greener alternative to modern helicopters.

Tuesday's fatal gyroplane crash in Highlands County has raised questions about the aircraft at the center of the tragedy. The aircraft goes by several other names: a gyrocopter, an autogyro or a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bensen Aircraft Corp 28 The autogyro, with its unmistakable silhouette and ingenious simplicity, has long fascinated aviation ...

JACKSON — Power parachuters Stephen and Terry Rastanis, of Walker, realized when the weather was even a bit windy, their hobby often became grounded. But after their first ride in an autogyro less ...

The aircraft goes by several other names: a gyroplane, an autogyro or a rotoplane -- to name a few. The FAA uses the term gyroplane. So, we will, too. Gyroplanes were invented by Juan de la Cierva in ...

Popularity of gyroplanes has increased long before Wednesday's landing of one on the U.S. Captiol lawn.Mobile users tap here to watch videoThe people at Auto-Gyro USA said gyroplanes, which is what ...

Never mind the flying car. It's all about slowed-rotor/compound, according to Carter Aviation Technologies. SR/C is what the Texas company considers the key to a practical, personal transportation ...

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) launched yesterday the environmental meteorological monitoring system using the autogyro aircraft, and the first flight began from Umm Al ...

OUT TODAY. TED. ERICA, THIS AFTERNOON, THE FINAL WRECKAGE WAS FINALLY REMOVED FROM THE FIELD HERE AT THE REGIONAL AIRPORT, BUT IT COULD BE MONTHS BEFORE THE NTSB ISSUES A FINAL REPORT ABOUT SUNDAY’S ...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) recorded 62 environmental violations using its autogyro aircraft in May. The violations include disposing of waste at undesignated ...