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Editor's Note 
 
The head of Transat A.T. Inc. says Canadians’ appetites for travel remains strong even as pocketbook worries grow amid a trade war with the U.S., but she acknowledged demand for American destinations dropped sharply over the past few months.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
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NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at D.C. airport where 67 people died in midair crash

Federal investigators recommend a ban on some helicopter flights near Ronald Reagan airport.


AEM launches new compact digital audio system

Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing launched a new version of its fully customizable P139-HD Digital Audio System.


Air Methods deal for up to to 27 IFR-configured Bell 407GXi helicopters

Bell Textron announced a master agreement for up to 27 aircraft with Air Methods, which is also adding Airbus aircraft.


New York State Police orders Airbus H160 and three H145 helicopters

New York State Police to become first law enforcement agency in the U.S. to add an H160.


DRF Luftrettung and Airbus sign Letter of Intent for 10 H140 helicopters

German HEMS operator signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of 10 H140 helicopters.


Two Bell 429s to join Entergy’s fleet for powerline patrol

Bell Textron signed a purchase agreement for two Bell 429s with Entergy Services


AEM’s MTP136D aerial firefighting radio gains U.S. Forest Service approval

Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing's MTP136D received full approval by the United States Forestry Service.


 
 
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Airbus introduces light twin-engined H140

Airbus Helicopters at the Verticon trade show in Dallas, Texas, introduced its H140 as a multi-mission helicopter in the light twin-engined category. » 
 
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Robinson unveils R88 helicopter

Robinson Helicopter Company at Verticon in Dallas introduced plans for its R88, which will become the company’s first all-new aircraft in nearly 15 years. » 
 
 
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Medical helicopter crash in Mississippi kills 3

A medical transport helicopter crashed in Mississippi on Monday, killing a pilot and two hospital workers. » 

What you need to know about steel and aluminum tariffs as Trump doubles rate to 50%

Fresh wave of tariffs kicked in Wednesday, in latest escalation of U.S.-Canada trade war. » 

Bell launches new Designer Series Interior for 407GXi

Bell Textron introduced new luxury interiors for the Bell 407GXi. » 

PHI MRO Services appointed Garmin dealer

PHI MRO Services has been appointed as an authorized aviation dealer for Garmin. » 

Canadians’ travel appetite still healthy, but desire to visit U.S. fading: Transat

Travellers continue to book transatlantic flights with tour company, but U.S. demand dropped sharply. » 

Brazilian authorities suspend the airline involved in last year’s crash that killed 62

Brazil’s aviation agency on Tuesday suspended the operating license for local airline Voepass. » 

US military’s mini space shuttle returns to Earth

Mini space shuttle returned to Earth on Friday after circling the world for 434 days. » 

 
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