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CIA Expo

Provincial program aimed at reducing wildfire risk around Nelson

Nearly $1 million will be injected into the local economy through various projects.


Canadian military investigating engine fires on U.S. Army helicopters

DND looking into reports of engine fires on Chinook helicopters in the U.S.


Numerous small wildfires keep BCWS crews in region busy

Kootenay area residents are getting used to the sound of helicopters flying overhead.


California wildfires prompt evacuations amid heat wave

Route Fire in Los Angeles County raged through more than eight square miles of hills.
 
 
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Schiebel partners with NGO Earthrace for environmental, wildlife protection

The CAMCOPTER S-100 remotely piloted aircraft is deployed on a vessel currently patrolling South America to help stop illegal fishing and gold mining. » Read more...
 
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KF Centre for Excellence ready to take flight

60,000 square foot facility is dedicated to promoting and preserving Canadian aviation with an emphasis on the history of the Okanagan Valley. » Read more...
 
 
NEWS 
 

Invasion of Ukraine forces Arctic defence back onto Canada's agenda

Justin Trudeau attends the Canadian military's largest Arctic training exercise. » Read more...

Canadian economic growth lags expectations in Q2

Statistics Canada reports economy remained relatively flat over past quarter. » Read more...

Russia launches war games with China, others

Russia today launched weeklong war games, Vostok 2022, involving some 140 aircraft. » Read more...

Taiwanese troops shoot down drone over island outpost

Drone was hovering over one of its island outposts just off the Chinese coast. » Read more...
 
Events 
 
RPAS Directory

3rd annual Aerial Firefighting Conference

September 20, 2022
Location: KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
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Careers in Aviation Expo, Central

October 15, 2022
Location: Southport Aerospace Centre, Southport, MB
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Helicopter Association of Canada Convention and Trade Show

November 2 – 4, 2022
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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ATAC Conference and Tradeshow 2022

November 15-17, 2022
Location: Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC
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