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Editor's Note 
 
The Helicopters team is heading back home after an exciting NBAA in Las Vegas, as we continue with the busy fall show season, including our own Careers Expo set for Tuesday in Edmonton and, of course, the HAC conference next week in Vancouver.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
News 
 
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Helicopter crashes in Houston, killing 4 and destroying a radio tower, officials say

A helicopter crashed Sunday in Houston, killing four people on board and destroying a radio tower.


Frank Robinson to be inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame

Founder of Robinson Helicopter to be inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Wichita.


Japan’s Heli Service purchases third Bell 505

Heli Service, based in Tochigi Prefecture, to primarily use new aircraft for agricultural purposes.


Precision Aviation Group acquires ICON and TAG

Purchase by PAG will enhance its avionics and engine services capabilities.


“Big decision” for Earlton airport will save thousands of dollars

Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Authority voted in favour of decertification of the airport.


AEM develops G13116R reduced depth audio system control panel

G13116R can control up to eight transceivers or receivers in any combination.


 
 
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FEATURED NEWS 
 
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Canadian Wildfire Conference in Kelowna attracts sector leaders from ground and air

The Canadian Wildfire Conference took place on October 17 at the KF Centre for Excellence in Kelowna, B.C., attended by close to 400 people from both ground and air operations. » 
 
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Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA rule

Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Wednesday by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them. » 
 
 
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Boeing factory workers vote to reject contract and continue 6-week strike

Union says 64% of its members who cast ballots voted against accepting the proposal. » 

US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers

Fined for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers and damaging thousands of wheelchairs. » 

Air Canada signs codeshare agreement with European airline airBaltic

Agreement aims to make it easier to fly between Canada and the Baltic states. » 

An Air New Zealand flight to Auckland diverts to Melbourne

Flight forced to divert on Wednesday morning after a passenger became disruptive. » 

India plans to punish people making hoax bomb threats against flights

Government plans to enact new law to punish those making hoax bomb threats against flights. » 

 
Events 
 

Careers in Aviation Expo, West

October 29, 2024
Location: Edmonton, AB
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2024 Helicopter Association of Canada Exhibition and Conference

October 30 – November 1, 2024
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Canadian Aerospace Summit

November 5 – 6, 2024
Location: Ottawa, ON
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