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Editor's Note 
 
BC FireSmart and partners requested a study of the devastating 2023 Grouse Complex of wildfires, resulting in a series of recommendations for preventative structure protection. Nighttime aerial firefighting should be a top-of-mind item for progress.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
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U.S. Coast Guard renews hoist operator training contract with Priority 1 Air Rescue

New five year deal for specialized training of ab-initio flight mechanic crew members.


Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas

FP Innovations study looked into Grouse Complex of wildfires that included the McDougall Creek blaze.


SUBARU Bell 412EPX earns EASA certification

Bell secured multiple orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX platform in Europe, including one aircraft for Sarajevo Canton.


Billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk is Trump's pick to lead NASA

Jared Isaacman bought a series of spaceflights from Elon Musk's SpaceX and conducted first private spacewalk.


PZL delivers S-70 Black Hawk helicopter to Polish National Police

Polish National Police expanded its fleet of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to five aircraft.


Goodell speaks to Congress about the security issue of drones on NFL game days

NFL Commissioner spoke about the ongoing security issue of drones on game days.


 
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Report released into Chinook helicopter crash that killed two Air Force members

An investigation report into a Chinook helicopter crash that killed two Armed Forces members last year is recommending the Air Force use an automatic flight system when flying low over water at night. » 
 
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Bell completes wind tunnel testing efforts to validate stop/fold jet transition capability

Bell Textron completed wind tunnel testing to validate stability and control of a revolutionary aircraft concept – under the DARPA SPRINT program (X-Plane) – through the rotor fold and unfold sequence in flight. » 
 
 
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Air Canada to bar carry-on bags for lowest-fare customers

Discount carrier tactics are increasingly entering growth plans of mainstream airlines. » 

Biden administration renews a push for airline-consumer protections

Steps toward requiring airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for passengers. » 

FBI investigating reports of large drones flying in New Jersey, seeks public's help

Reports about mysterious nighttime drone flights that recently occurred across central New Jersey. » 

US can continue using Seattle airport for deportation flights

Federal court ruled to reject 2019 order countering Trump’s immigration policies. » 

Fog advisory lifts for Vancouver area

Environment Canada warns near-zero visibility could return during season transition. » 

Air Canada starts rolling out facial recognition technology at the gate

First Canadian airline to add facial recognition software via domestic flights out of YVR. » 

 
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