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Editor's Note 
 
Four days from Trump's inauguration, as concerns of punishing tariffs on Canadian goods build, accompanied by trolling tactics to annex Canada, the country's elite wildfire force is without question helping our neighbours in the midst of tragedy.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
News 
 
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Robinson names Volo Mission as Distributor for R66 utility helicopters

Robinson Helicopter appointed Volo Mission as an authorized distributor for the R66 Utility Helicopter in the United States.


Lockheed Martin Delivers S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to Philippines

Lockheed Martin delivered 10 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters in 2024 to the Philippine Department of National Defense.


Japan’s National Police Agency becomes new Airbus H160 operator

National Police Agency of Japan takes delivery of two H160 helicopters, making it the country's first para-public operator of the type.


Republic of Ireland orders four Airbus H145M helicopters

Republic of Ireland signs firm contract to acquire four Airbus H145M helicopters.


As flames linger, talk turns to rebuilding Los Angeles neighbourhoods levelled by wildfires

Thousands of families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered leaders begin to ponder rebuilding.


Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 0.8% in November

Production increased in all major aerospace manufacturing plants.


Family of former Leicester owner files $2.6 billion fatal accident claim after helicopter crash

Lawsuit filed related to accident involving Thai billionaire who died in a helicopter crash in 2018.


 
FEATURED NEWS 
 
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'Water's away': How Canadian helicopters and waterbombers are helping tame L.A. fires

British Columbia-based Coulson Aviation outlines in a video how its crew delivered precision water drops on the Palisades Fire in California. » 
 
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L.A. firefighting deployment demonstrates Canadian sovereignty, close ties

Canadian ground and air deployments demonstrate this country's firefighting expertise and sovereignty, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said. » 
 
 
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Fire tornadoes are a risk under California's extreme wildfire conditions

Firefighters could encounter a rare but dangerous phenomenon in which wildfires create their own weather. » 

Helicopter team rescues unconscious skier after fall at B.C.'s Mt. Cain

SAR team on Vancouver Island rescued a man who suffered a "serious fall" at Mt. Cain. » 

Northern B.C. museum honours pioneer female pilot from the early 1900s

Elainne Roberge Schlageter was one of Canada's first female pilots who paved the way for future generations. » 

Town donates $10,000 to Moosomin airport

Moosomin Airport project received funding from the Town of Rocanville located in Saskatchewan. » 

Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses

Report says the cost of insured damage caused by severe weather in Canada last year hit record high. » 

Canada settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform

Class-action lawsuit with military members who were subjected to racism during time in the Armed Forces. » 

Poland’s leader accuses Russia of planning acts of terror against ‘airlines over the world’

Donald Tusk accused Russia of planning acts of sabotage that included “acts of air terror” against airlines. » 

 
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