Helicopters have one of the most recognizable sounds in aviation. The signature "whop whop" or deep thumping sound announces its arrival long before it appears in the sky. It's a sound so iconic, it's ...

U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA-08) today introduced the Reduce Helicopter Noise Act to take federal action that would rein in the growing noise of ...

The Jay Stephen Hooper Memorial Heliport sits on top of a brutalist brick-and-concrete building, the C. Erwin Piper Technical Center, across from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. It’s an area ...

The federal government says it will direct helicopters to fly higher and on new paths to spare residents of Arlington and neighboring locales from excessive noise. These changes respond to years of ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A tour of Chicago from a helicopter can be an unforgettable moment—the vantage point is unbeatable looking down at the city's buildings and attractions. For those onboard, it's all ...

NEW YORK -- The New York City Council on Tuesday heard several resolutions to crack down on helicopter noise and safety. They're calling on the city, state and Federal Aviation Administration to ...

The prolonged fight over helicopter noise pollution along the Hudson River waterfront has reached Washington, D.C. again, with a local congressman proposing legislation that takes aim at air tours.

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story and its headline drew inaccurate conclusions about helicopter traffic over Memorial Day weekend and the potential impact of proposed legislation ...