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Editor's Note 
 
The Helicopters team is looking forward to attending Verticon 2025 next week in Dallas. Keep up to date with major news from the show on our website and social media feeds.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
News 
 
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FAA certifies Airbus H125 IFR capability

The H125‘s single pilot instrument flight rules capability has been certified by the FAA, paving the way for first deliveries in 2025.


Alberta 'well prepared' for 2025 wildfire season

Forestry Minister Todd Loewen on Tuesday outlined the province’s preparation and response for the wildfire season.


Engine failure, bucket led to deadly helicopter crash during Alberta wildfire: TSB

TSB says engine failure less than a minute into a flight contributed to a deadly helicopter crash during a 2023 wildfire.


Trudeau says the U.S. launched a 'very dumb' trade war

U.S. President threatened to escalate the trade war he launched with Canada even further Tuesday.


US tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect, China, Mexico and Canada retaliate

President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect on March 4.


UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rallied his European counterparts Sunday to shore up their borders.


Puvirnituq airport renovations cleared for takeoff this summer

Resurfacing and stabilization work scheduled for Quebec’s Puvirnituq airport’s runway will go ahead this summer.


 
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40 years of STARS: Air ambulance service thanks Pincher Creek for support

As the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation, better known as STARS, celebrates its 40th anniversary, it extends its gratitude to Pincher Creek for its unwavering support. » 
 
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A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

The United States imposed sweeping tariffs Tuesday on Canadian products, claiming Canada has failed to adequately address the southbound flow of contraband drugs like fentanyl. » 
 
 
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Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner

Progressive Conservatives won't have long to sit back and bask in the glow of winning a third majority government. » 

Adversaries see opportunities to exploit 'strategically valuable' Arctic

CSIS warns colliding global developments make the Arctic an "attractive, strategic and vulnerable destination". » 

Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie

Airlines and travel companies have seen bookings to the United States plummet as Canadians rethink their plans. » 

Five years after COVID upended tourism, the industry’s revival is still up in the air

The tourism industry, employing two million Canadians, was hit harder by COVID-19 than most other sectors. » 

Canadian recession looms this year if U.S. tariffs stay in place

Economists say the Canadian economy is poised to plunge into a recession with U.S. tariffs. » 

Rescuers find Philippine fighter jet’s wreckage and the bodies of 2 pilots

Aircrew was deployed on a nighttime mission to fight communist guerrillas in the mountains. » 

Emergency landing in Rankin Inlet

The Rankin Inlet Airport was the scene of a close call on the evening of Feb. 25. » 

 
Events 
 

Verticon 2025

March 11 – 13, 2025
Location: Dallas, TX
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MRO Americas

April 8 – 10, 2025
Location: Atlanta, GA
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2025 Atlantic Region Aircraft Maintenance Conference

April 23 – 25, 2025
Location: Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS
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ATAC 91th Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 18 –20, 2025
Location: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, QC
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