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E Pluribus Unum : BB Heli is just a small Swiss operator, yet it helps form one of the largest helicopter fleets per capita in Europe

Eagle power : DynCorp's Global Eagle upgrade is proving the Huey's ability to carry heavier weights at higher altitudes

'It is worthless when done" : despite Wilbur Wright's pessimism, some key pioneers proved the centuries-old concept behind helicopters held real value in powered flight's first century

What's old is new again : like its UH-1 predecessor, the H-60 and its variants continues to be rebuilt, upgraded and improved to keep it going for just a few more decades

Bell 429, a surprisingly big little twin

Civil Europa : unlike its fixed-wing brother, the European civil helicopter industry is somewhat less than thriving

Saving the Osprey : Bell Boeing's V-22 program is back on track with procedures in place to prevent catastrophic flight profiles

Fighting for a seat at the table : the US's National Guard faces many challenges, including calls for more help at home

Seeking tomorrow's heavy lifter : it will take 20 years to develop the technology needed for a new, efficient heavy-lift helicopter

Not your grandfather's Huey : flying the Marine Corps' UH-1Y, the "Huey on Steroids"