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Whirly-Girls unveils 2023 scholarship recipients

A total of 32 scholarships are handed out to women leaders of the helicopter industry.

Renewed Enstrom completes first flight of 400 series helicopter

Enstrom plans to showcase its first newly manufactured 480B at HAI Heli-Expo this March.

Bristow launches 2023 cadet program, IR scholarship in UK

In partnership with Helicentre Aviation, four spots are available for new pilots to earn commercial qualifications.

RDCK's wildfire area building regulation plan moves forward

Central Kootenay introduces new building rules to reduce dangers caused by wildfire.

Fighting fire with more fireguards

Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Jasper National Park near the base of Signal Mountain.

 
 
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Blackcomb Helicopters’ AlpX expands program in Pemberton

AlpX Expeditions expands backcountry offerings to adventure enthusiasts with a 24 foot yurt, accessible by helicopter, overlooking Pemberton Valley. » 
 
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Sikorsky delivers 5,000th Hawk variant

The Sikorsky Black Hawk will remain a foundational tactical air assault and utility aircraft for the U.S. Army and operators around the world, currently numbering 35. » 
 
 
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Statistics Canada says job vacancies down 2.4 per cent in November

Number of job vacancies in November fell to their lowest level since August 2021. » 

WestJet temporarily suspends service from 3 Canadian cities to Europe

Airline to suspend European routes out of Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax by this summer. » 

Air Force opposes Chinese owned corn plant for North Dakota

Military says plant near Grand Forks air force base poses a ``significant threat to national security.' » 

Boeing delivers last 747 jumbo jet

Thousands of people join Boeing and Atlas Air in Everett to celebrate aviation history. » 

Unfavourable weather, loss of engine power contributed to 2021 fatal crash in Montréal

Cessna banner towing aircraft lost engine power likely due to carburetor icing and collided with terrain. » 

 
Events 
 

HAI Heli-Expo 2023

March 6 – 9, 2023
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Vertical Flight Society Forum 79

May 16 – 18, 2023
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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Paris Air Show 2023 

June 18 – 25, 2023
Location: Paris, France
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ATAC Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 14 – 26, 2023
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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