Helicopters News: Hydrogen powered helicopter flight, Canadian duties still in place, water bomber in Wabush
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Editor's Note 
 
A White House official confirmed duties against Canada are unchanged, including Fentanyl-related tariffs, as well as levies on automobiles, steel and aluminum.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
News 
 
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Trump tariff 'whiplash' draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble

Canadian businesses and individuals are doing their best to manage and prepare for whatever might come next.


Trump's partial tariff pullback doesn't affect duties on Canadian imports

U.S. still imposing tariffs on Canada after Trump on Wednesday partially pulled back some of most devastating duties.


Exporters rush to become USMCA-compliant — but just how hard is that?

Exporters are stampeding to certify their goods under North America’s free trade pact to avoid new U.S. tariffs, with many wondering whether they'll qualify.


MHA renews call for return of water bomber and base to Wabush

Renewed call for province to return a water bomber to Wabush and reestablish the base there.


Pilot dies after his helicopter crashes while extinguishing a fire in South Korea

Helicopter crashed during an operation to extinguish a fire in southeastern South Korea on Sunday.


Medical helicopter crashes into sea off Japan, killing 3 while 3 are rescued

A medical transport helicopter fell into the sea in southwestern Japan, killing the patient and two other people.


 
 
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Aviation consortium celebrates first piloted hydrogen-powered flight

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility, a Vancouver-based aviation consortium, said it is celebrating the first ever piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight, calling it a "milestone in sustainable aviation." » 
 
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Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

With duties on Canadian imports still in place, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his "reciprocal" tariffs on most nations for 90 days even as he further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. » 
 
 
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First purchase of SUBARU Bell 412EPX in Europe for commercial operations

Kitz-Air deal for newest Bell 412 variant to be used for aerial work, transport flights and forestry operations. » 

US Army adjusts tracker policy and training following January collision with passenger jet

Changes to how Army helicopters use ADS-B and has reduced the number of flights over Washington. » 

BoC reports show trade uncertainty takes toll on business and consumer confidence

Bank of Canada pointed to declining business sentiment in first quarter over tariff uncertainty. » 

Rankin Inlet councillor backs Calm Air’s efforts in the Kivalliq region

Calm Air CEO gives presentation to hamlet council about the only airline still servicing Kivalliq region. » 

Delta Air Lines had been expecting a record year

Delta pulled its guidance for 2025 as trade war depresses bookings across travel sector. » 

Bombardier Global 8000 in final assembly

Bombardier on April 8 announced that its Global 8000 business jet program is progressing to plan. » 

 
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