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Editor's Note 
 
With the weaponization of drones it is easy to understand the public concern fuelling panic over mysterious sightings in New Jersey; now consider the proliferation of drones with about 1 million registered in the U.S. and more than 100,000 in Canada.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
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Robinson R22 and R44 earn FAA approval to extend service life on main and tail rotor blades

FAA approval to extend the service life for R22 and R44 main and tail rotor blades from 12 to 15 years.


Ontario building new base, buying 2 planes for Ornge air ambulance

Ontario is investing $93 million to build a new base at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport and to buy two planes.


Biggin Hill Airport marks 10 years of the London Heli Shuttle

London Biggin Hill Airport is celebrating 10 years of the London Heli Shuttle operated by Castle Air.


Airbus delivers first Standard 3 configured NH90 to Spain

Standard 3 configuration offers advanced encryption, greater safety and a number of optimizations.


Nipawin council moves to cover shortfall in final heliport cost

Town in central in Saskatchewan will soon have an operational heliport to help transport patients.


Bell picks Denton for Future Long Range Assault Aircraft component production

447,000-square-foot factory in Denton County will be dedicated to FLRAA components.


Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey and across the US. Here's what we know

Large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying across the eastern U.S.


 
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Border plan promises round-the-clock aerial surveillance, drug detection support

The RCMP plans to create a new aerial intelligence task force to provide round-the-clock surveillance of Canada's border using helicopters, drones and surveillance towers. » 
 
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Historic plane's final trip to U.S. interrupted by emergency landing near Victoria

Coulson Aviation’s Philippine Mars, a rare and historic water bomber on its final journey from B.C. to a museum in Arizona, was forced to make an emergency landing near Victoria due to mechanical issues. » 
 
 
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Detectors in New Jersey have found 'little or no evidence' of wrongdoing, governor says

Drone-detecting devices found “little to no evidence” of anything nefarious, Gov. Murphy said. » 

SkyAlyne selects CGI as technology partner for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program

CGI signs a 25-year agreement with SkyAlyne to oversee the IT development of FAcT. » 

Omni Táxi Aéreo renews its contract with TotalEnergies

Omni Táxi Aéreo renewed its contract with TotalEnergies to operate the Lapa field. » 

In tumultuous history of finance minister resignations, Freeland's exit stands out

Condemning Trudeau's policies on the way out is a new level of acrimony in Canadian politics, observers say. » 

British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base

Base 260 kilometres east of Calgary is largest training area in Canada at nearly 2,700 square kilometres. » 

Fontainebleau Aviation debuts new Fort Lauderdale FBO

Skyservice, in partnership with Fontainebleau Development, opens second private jet centre in South Florida. » 

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s rebel-held capital

A series of intense Israeli airstrikes shook Yemen’s rebel-held capital and a port city early Thursday. » 

 
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