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Heli MRO

Canadian UAVs secures first BVLOS authorization

Transport Canada grants Canadian UAVs the first commercial Special Flight Operations Certificate to fly beyond visual line of sight in unrestricted general aviation airspace.


Henley Air launches HEMS in South Africa

Leveraging six Bell 222 UT helicopters, Henley Air launches a new Helicopter Emergency Medical Service called ROCKET – Rapid On Call Emergency Transport.


Sullivan named managing director of Boeing Canada

Charles “Duff” Sullivan is set to become managing director of Boeing Canada, succeeding Bob Cantwell, who becomes director of policy and strategy integration.
 
 
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Helicopter Maneuvers Manual

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An excellent resource for students and flight instructors alike, the Helicopter Maneuvers Manual helps pilots acquire a mental picture of each phase of flight. With this comprehensive visual guide, author Ryan Dale has captured his countless hours spent at the whiteboard in full-color illustrations that show exactly what to do or expect in each part of a maneuver. >> Order now
 
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Mars Helicopter

NASA sending Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity, to Red Planet

NASA this morning launched the Perseverance rover holding the Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity, which aims to become the first aircraft to achieve controlled flight on another planet. Scheduled to arrive in February 2021, Ingenuity will have a 30-day mission window that Spring. » Read more...
 
VSR700

VSR700 first autonomous, untethered flight

The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial vehicle performed its first free flight, following its tethered maiden flight back on November 8, 2019, to comply with regulatory requirements. The VSR700 prototype was a step change from Airbus’ optionally piloted demonstrator that first flew in 2017. » Read more...
 
 
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Leonardo leaders describe upcoming Trekker EMS debut in France

Andrea Mirteto and Federico Valerii of Leonardo provide insight into the upcoming France debut of the AW109 Trekker in Emergency Medical Services configuration. » Read more...

Bell 505 Type Certification in Tanzania

The Bell 505 earns airworthiness certification in the United Republic of Tanzania, making it the sixth country in Africa to certify the aircraft. » Read more...

Unifly and EVA partnership

Drone-infrastructure partnership will see EVA’s portable Vertical Stations, designed to receive as many as 24 drones and provide quick charging, combined with Unifly’s UTM technology. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 
CIA Directory

3rd Annual King Air Summit

September 17, 2020
Location: Fast Air Ltd., Winnipeg, MB
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Aerial Firefighting Virtual Symposium

October 22, 2020
Location: Online
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Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Dinner

June 21, 2021
Location: Sunwest Aviation, Calgary, AB
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