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HELI MRO Directory

Rescue Me, Alberta HEMS report

A new report from the Alberta government looks at HEMS services in the province.


Drones temporarily shut down wildfire fighting operation near Nakusp

Civilian drones near Nakusp force BC Wildfire Service to temporarily halt air operations.


Wildfires spread across northern Saskatchewan

Weather is sparking new wildfire worries for communities in northern Saskatchewan.


Wildfire in Lytton a 'wake up call'

TSB chair Kathy Fox describes the need to prevent similar occurrences like Lytton wildfire.


NAN seeks emergency declaration over northern Ontario wildfires

An organization representing 49 First Nations seeks protection for remote communities.
 
 
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Ethiopia receives first Bell 505

Bell Textron delivers a Bell 505 helicopter to W.A. Oil Factory and Distribution PLC in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, its first corporate customer in the country. » Read more...
 
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RCAF Foundation Scholarship deadline July 19

Twenty-five $1,000 scholarships are open to Canadian youth 25 years of age or younger, who are either entering or studying in a post-secondary institution or flight school. » Read more...
 
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DDC cargo deals at Edmonton International

Multiple commercial agreements with EIA, Apple Express, and Ziing Final Mile. » Read more...

SPAES fire-proof stowage cabinets

Six metal stowage cabinets certified for Airbus H145 and H135 helicopters. » Read more...

Fuel shortage could ground firefighting aircraft

U.S. airport officials are concerned they’ll have to wave off planes and helicopters. » Read more...

U.S. Black Hawk helicopter forced to land in Bucharest

Helicopter training in Romania was forced to undertake an emergency landing. » Read more...

Bezos donates $200M to Smithsonian for Air and Space Museum

Amazon founder is making largest donation to the institution since its founding in 1846. » Read more...
 
Events 
 
CIA Directory

2021 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

July 26 – August 1, 2021
Location: Oshkosh, WI
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Aerial Firefighting Virtual Conference

October 27, 2021
Location: Online
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