A general overview is presented of the role that the helicopter plays in the current aviation scene with special emphasis on its use in the airport access function. Technological problems of present-day aircraft are discussed along with some plausible solutions. The economic and regulatory aspects of commercial helicopter operations are presented. Finally six commercial operations utilizing helicopters are reviewed and conditions that enhance the success of the helicopter in the airport access function are proposed. (Author)


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    Title :

    The Role of the Helicopter in Transportation


    Contributors:
    J. S. Dajani (author) / D. Warner (author) / D. Epstein (author) / J. Obrien (author)

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    75 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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