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Editor's Note 
 
Happy New Year from the team at Wings and Helicopters as we look forward to another year of providing aviation professionals and enthusiasts with essential news and business information.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
News 
 
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Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat

Crews battled early Thursday to control major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people.


Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

A tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader, putting the country on track for an early election.


The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

From Legalizing pot and reconciliation to the carbon tax and Covid response.


Chinese-Russian air co-operation has Norad’s

North American Aerospace Defence Command leader discusses Chinese and Russian air co-operation in Arctic.


Robinson Helicopter, Rotorcorp agreement on aftermarket support

Robinson entered an agreement with Rotorcorp Services to enhance part sales and aftermarket services.


New rules clarify when travellers are compensated for flight disruptions

Ottawa is proposing new rules surrounding airlines' obligations to travellers whose flights are disrupted.


 
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'On the front line': Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

Water-bombing pilots and crews from Quebec and B.C.-based Coulson Aviation have been “on the front line” in the battle against massive Los Angeles wildfires. » 
 
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Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier

Flying taxis in 2025 edge closer to a new frontier in aviation after eVTOL companies attract investments of US$13 billion over the past five years alone. » 
 
 
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Stowaways on planes and inside landing gear raise worries about aviation security

People have been found dead hiding in the wheel wells of planes twice in the past month. » 

What happens when NWAL’s Fort Smith passenger flights end?

Air Tindi is set to use a "third party" airline to provide flights to and from Fort Smith. » 

Toronto Pearson added eight new airlines in 2024

YYZ welcomed eight new airlines in 2024, more than any other large airport in North America. » 

Alberta glider pilot had working parachute, limited experience deploying

TSB releases report on glider pilot who died after ejecting from his plane during a competition. » 

A seaplane crashes off an Australian tourist island

Three people killed, including Swiss and Danish tourists, and three others injured. » 

JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing

Person on a plane at Boston Logan opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers. » 

 
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