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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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What is known about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near DC

Bombardier CRJ-701 jet collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday while approaching Ronald Reagan National.


Passengers on downed flight included American and Russian figure skaters

Passengers aboard flight that collided with an Army helicopter included figure skaters returning from championships.


These industries would be hit hardest by Trump's 25 per cent tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days away from hitting Canada with punishing tariffs. Here's a look at the industries that would be hit the hardest.


Bill Blair says Canada could hit NATO target in 2 years, but doesn't commit

Defence Minister says Canada could hit NATO target within just a few years if needed be but didn't commit.


Black Hawk helicopters add feeling of security to Emerson, says mayor

Mayor of a Manitoba community is applauding the use of Black Hawk helicopters to bolster border security.


Sikorsky Begins Black Hawk ground runs with U.S. Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines

Sikorsky started its first-ever ground runs on a UH-60M Black Hawk equipped with two GE Aerospace T901 ITEs.


Leonardo signs MoU in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to expand aerospace collaboration

MoU paves the path for a further expansion of the industrial collaboration in the combat air and helicopter fields.


 
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Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead

Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members that collided with an Army helicopter, with three crew on board, was feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century. » 
 
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Airbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024

In addition to celebrating an anniversary and a successful de-icing campaign in Canada, Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders in 2024, highlighting what the company describes as a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. » 
 
 
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Trump says Canada should become part of U.S. Our head of state isn't weighing in

Canadian political leadership has found rare unanimity in recent weeks: nobody wants to become the “51st state”. » 

Duffy is confirmed by Senate to lead U.S. Transportation Department

Sean Duffy confirmed as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping with Donald Trump's plans. » 

Land long reserved for possible Pickering airport will go to Parks Canada

Ottawa has abandoned plans for an airport at a site in Ontario after more than a half century in limbo. » 

Plane was in training spin when it crashed

TSB reports on crash that killed an instructor and student when aircraft went down in a lake near Edmonton. » 

Independently funded jet’s sound barrier mark revives talk of commercial supersonic travel

An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic became first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier. » 

Dubai International Airport sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024

World's busiest airport for international travel continues bounce-back from coronavirus pandemic. » 

Frontier makes a second bid for Spirit

Frontier Airlines is attempting for a second time to merge with the now bankrupt Spirit Airlines. » 

 
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