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RPAS Directory

Babcock extends UK air ambulance contract

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance will operate a new Airbus H135 helicopter.


Philippines to buy US aircraft after scrapping Russia deal

A U.S. offer to sell Boeing CH-47 Chinooks could replace Russian helicopter deal.


Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India, kills 7

All six passengers and one pilot on board are dead after foggy weather in Himalayas.


Killer drones vie for supremacy over Ukraine

Drones are a potent, cost-effective weapon that can seek out targets and spread terror.
 
 
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Featured News 
 
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First flight for production AW609 tiltrotor

Leonardo reaches a significant milestone in its multirole tiltrotor program with the first flight of the first AW609 production aircraft on October 13 in Philadelphia. » Read more...
 
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Wildfire under control near Kent Ridge in Kananaskis

First detected around noon on October 13, an Alberta wildfire at its peak required a response from 12 wildland firefighters and three helicopters. » Read more...
 
 
NEWS 
 

F 35 crashes at Air Force base in Utah

Pilot ejects safely after F-35 A Lightning II crashes at the north end of runway. » Read more...

Sullivan named COO of Lynx Air

Jim Sullivan joins executive team in Calgary as airline prepares for U.S. expansion. » Read more...

Norwegian airport briefly closed after drone spotted

Airport in Norway’s second-largest city briefly closes Wednesday after residents spot drone. » Read more...

Ukraine accuses Iran of violating UN ban on drone transfers

U.N. Security Council bans the transfer of drones capable of flying 300 kilometers. » Read more...
 
Events 
 
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BCAC Silver Wings Awards

October 20, 2022
Location: Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC
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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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