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Editor's Note 
 
Our Helicopters team is Vancouver this week at the HAC conference, where there is a large focus on reinvigorating committee work to develop best practices around key issues from safety to Class D to work closer with regulators and industry.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
News 
 
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Greece confirms purchase of 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin

U.S. awarded Sikorsky a foreign military sale contract to provide 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Greece.


Bell Textron Canada donates aircraft components to Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

Bell Textron made a donation of aircraft components valued at $6.2 million to Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies.


Helicopter carrying medical workers crashes in central Russia

Mi-2 helicopter crashed in Russia's central Kirov region on Saturday, killing all four people on board.


Town of Bashaw council ponders offering wildland fire service

Central Alberta town is looking at a request to establish a specialized service for wildfire suppression.


UCP highlights strength and charity Albertans showed during wildfire season

Legislature hears how Albertans stepped up during a wildfire season that put provincial resources to the test.


AMS Heli earns STC from FAA for Leonardo interiors

AMS Heli Design earned approval for multiple configurations for Leonardo AW119 and AW109E helicopters.


 
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TSB says B.C. helicopter crashed in 2021 after rotors collided

Canada's Transportation Safety Board says the fatal crash of a British Columbia logging helicopter was caused when the chopper's rotor system broke up mid-flight. » 
 
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Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offering

Boeing is looking to raise up to approximately $19 billion in a stock offering as the aerospace giant, which is dealing with a contentious strike, faces liquidity issues and tries to raise cash. » 
 
 
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China’s new crew has arrived at space station

Spaceship carrying a three-person crew docked with China's orbiting space station Tuesday. » 

California announces sustainable fuels partnership

Government to partner with a trade group representing major U.S. airlines to increase the availability of SAF. » 

Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes

Riyadh Air plans to begin passenger flights next summer and has placed an order for 60 A321neo planes. » 

Air Canada to resume daily flights to Beijing, increase service to Shanghai

Airline says it’s resuming daily flights from Vancouver to the Chinese capital starting on Jan. 15. » 

NTSB report details fiery but safe emergency landing of a Frontier Airlines plane

NTSB said an electrical system malfunctioned, autopilot quit and radio communications were disrupted. » 

TBM and Kodiak hurricane relief

Daher and private aircraft owners provided help to deal with the impact of Hurricane Helene. » 

 
Events 
 

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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ATAC Conference & Tradeshow

November 5 – 7, 2024
Location: Vancouver, BC
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