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Editor's Note 
 
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, including a complicated scheme around car parts, which, much like aircraft production, relies on a global supply chain that could face disastrous disruption.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
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South Korea struggles to contain wildfires that have killed 28

Helicopters attacked a forest in South Korea on Thursday as crews struggle to contain country's worst-ever wildfires.


Three heli-skiers killed when avalanche sweeps away group in southeast B.C.

A deadly avalanche swept over heli-skiers in British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains on Monday, killing three.


Boy, 5, playing game of hide-and-seek is found by RCMP helicopter in B.C.

Mounties in Mission, B.C., say a police helicopter crew spotted a five-year-old boy after he went missing during a game of hide-and-seek.


Airbus delivers first two H145Ms to Cyprus

Airbus delivered the first two of six H145Ms to Cyprus, with the remaining deliveries to follow later this year.


Queensland police to add three Bell 429s

Queensland Police Service expanding number of Bell helicopters in its current fleet to six.


Brazilian police helicopter co-pilot shot during Rio operation against van theft gang

Co-pilot shot in the head while authorities conducted an operation in Rio de Janeiro.


Up, up and spinning away. More Brazilians taking outdoor spin classes on helipads

With one of the biggest helicopter fleets in the world, Rio de Janeiro is finding a new use for helipads.


 
 
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Wildfires ravage southern South Korea and force thousands to evacuate

Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever have ravaged the country’s southern regions, killing 28 people, including a pilot who died after a helicopter crashed during efforts to contain a blaze in Uiseong. » 
 
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Nearly half of landslides during B.C. disaster linked to logging, wildfire: study

Nearly half of the landslides, debris flows and washouts that occurred during British Columbia's atmospheric river disaster in November 2021 originated in areas that had been logged or burned by wildfire, a study has found. » 
 
 
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New Zealand Search and Rescue Services order four Airbus H145 helicopters

Four state-of-the-art helicopters will join SRSL’s existing fleet of H145 and BK117 aircraft. » 

Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada

Transport regulator aims to boost accessibility for air travellers living with a disability. » 

WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit

ALPA petitioned court to declare invalid a government decision allowing temporary work permits at Encore. » 

Supporting the future of AME students

Centennial prepares to send first Canadian college team to the Aerospace Maintenance Council competition. » 

Judge orders a June trial for US government’s felony case against Boeing

Boeing faces June trial for misleading regulators about the 737 Max before two crashed, killing 346. » 

Family of an airplane safety whistleblower is suing Boeing over his death

Family of former Boeing quality control manager, who police say killed himself, sued the airplane maker. » 

The Arrow and the F-35 in Canada

March 25 marks 67 years since first flight of the Avro Arrow, Canada's last homegrown fighter jet. » 

 
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