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Squamish Search and Rescue honoured for dramatic helicopter rescue

SSAR helped rescue two injured climbers on Stawamus Chief, earning recognition at Canadian Wild Medicine Conference.


Sikorsky increases S-92 inspection intervals

Sikorsky is increasing inspection intervals for S-92, adding to other recent maintenance innovations for the helicopter.


Japan will resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused incident last month

Japan's fleet of V-22 military aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after one Osprey tilted and hit the ground.


Omni Helicopters, GDHF add first Airbus H160

Omni Táxi Aéreo becomes first in Latin America to offer Airbus H160 for region's offshore energy sector.


Bell selects Future Long Range Assault Aircraft fuselage assembly

Existing facility located in Wichita at Beech Field on Textron Aviation’s East Campus.


Airtelis deal with Airbus for H145 helicopters

Airtelis signed an agreement for the purchase of up to five Airbus H145s for offshore wind.


 
 
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Sikorsky and Rain demonstrate autonomous flight for wildfire missions

Sikorsky partnered with Rain on October 29 to demonstrate how an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter can be commanded to take off, identify the location and size of a small fire, and then accurately drop water to suppress the flames. » 
 
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Airtelis deal with Airbus for H145 helicopters to expand offshore wind operations

Airtelis signed an agreement for the purchase of up to five Airbus H145 helicopters, including a firm order of one, to be operated by subsidiary Oya Vendée Hélicoptères, which provides support for the offshore wind industry. » 
 
 
 
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Canadian veterans remember how they eased tensions as UN peacekeepers in Cyprus

100 Canadian veterans travelled to Cyprus to mark the 60th anniversary of the U.N. peacekeeping force. » 

'It is urgent': Alberta military reservists eager to join Canadian Forces in Latvia

CFB Suffield has been the site of military training in the region since 1972. » 

CAE chief executive Marc Parent to leave company in August 2025

Flight simulator maker CAE said a search to replacement CEO Marc Parent has begun. » 

Spirit Airlines cancels release of Q3 financial results

Debt restructuring talks move forward with a goal to protect creditors and customers. » 

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti

UN suspends flights to Haiti after planes were shot by gangs. » 

FAA rule change impacts non-resident pilots and aircraft owners

Amendment will require pilots with foreign addresses to designate U.S. agent to receive FAA documents. » 

 
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