Special report - Rotor blades

Introducing the biggest test rig in the world

Arnoldus van Wingerde tells Eize de Vries about the design and testing of ever-larger rotor blades

Are two blades really better than three?

David Milborrow addresses some of the common beliefs surrounding rotor design

Global guide to rotor blade manufacturers

Our map offers an at a glance guide to who is making blades, and where

How to plan proactive blade maintenance

John McGuinness outlines measures to set up a successful maintenance routine to protect and prolong the life of a blade

Squaring the circle of life

Joshua Crayton tells Paul Garrett that a cradle-to-grave care maintenance regime will boost long-term reliability

Reaching a joint decision

Eize de Vries summarises the progress to date on the development of segmented blades