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Editor's Note 
 
Five days after StatsCan reported that production in November had increased in all major aerospace manufacturing plants, as part of a 9.3% sector rise, Donald Trump says he’s thinking about imposing a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports on February 1.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
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B.C. Realtor facing wildfire interference charge says he made mistake by flying drone

Realtor in 2023 says he made a mistake by launching a drone on Okanagan Lake to get a photo of a burnt-out hotel.


CAF updates entry medical standards to aid recruitment efforts

Canadian Armed Forces no longer automatically disqualifying applicants with conditions such as allergies and ADHD.


Airbus delivers two new H225Ms to France

First of eight aircraft ordered in 2021 for French Air and Space Force replacing Pumas in service overseas.


Salus Aviation partners with MD Helicopters on new Nevada service centre

Salus agreement with MD Helicopters to provide hangar and field maintenance, parts and accessories.


Boost Systems earns EASA approval on carrying system for Airbus helicopters

Boost Systems earned European STC on complex Personnel Carrying Device System for multi-person rescue.


Trudeau says 'everything is on the table' for response to Trump tariffs

PM said U.S. will need the energy, minerals and resources Canada is ready to provide for Trump's "Golden Age".


Donald Trump signals 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports could be coming Feb. 1

U.S. President suggested administration could move ahead with 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports.


 
 
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Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. — but not all premiers agree

Canada appears to be leaning toward hitting the United States with matching tariffs if President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, but not all of the country's premiers support that approach. » 
 
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Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Crews fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings. » 
 
 
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WestJet gears up for summer growth

WestJet is focusing on in-country travel brought on by a low loonie and pinched pocketbooks. » 

SkyAlyne, KF Aerospace acquire three De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft for RCAF training

Turboprops to support training for Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators and Air Combat Systems Officers training. » 

CAE joins effort to train air traffic controllers amid countrywide shortage

CAE expanding beyond pilots and maintenance technicians to include trainees bound for control towers. » 

Delays, Trudeau resignation threaten Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail project

Canadians hoping for high-frequency rail between Toronto and Quebec City will see further delays. » 

South Korea to remove concrete structure at Muan airport, scene of deadly plane crash

Structure may have been involved in a devastating plane crash that killed all but two of 181 people on board. » 

Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee

All members of a key aviation security advisory group are eliminated, in addition to TSA lead. » 

Mittens the cat becomes an accidental frequent flyer

Cage overlooked in a cargo hold and cat made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia. » 

 
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