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Editor's Note 
 
The Liberals secured a fourth straight term under Prime Minister Mark Carney, but with a minority mandate will face a strong Conservative opposition which picked up 24 seats, as both parties took power from the NDP as it lost official party status.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
News 
 
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Spanish pilot missing after small plane crossing Atlantic crashes off Newfoundland

The search for a pilot whose small aircraft crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Newfoundland continued for a second day.


Bell delivers two 407GXis to Chicago Police

The Chicago Police Department accepted the delivery of two Bell 407GXi helicopters, expanding its all-Bell fleet.


Black Hawk Helicopter spotted in Southwest skies amid border security boost

Recent activity in the skies above Southwest Saskatchewan has sparked curiosity among local residents.


Airbus commits H160/H175 simulators for Brazil

Airbus committed to providing full flight H160/H175 simulators for training in Brazil in 2028.


Fort Nelson Community Forest to receive part of $1 million investment

Northeast BC forests to receive $1 million for projects after area was hammered by forest fires in 2024.


Salus adds aircraft parts search, request-for-quote to website

Salus Aviation launched feature on its website for customers to find and request quotes for over 28,000 parts.


 
 
FEATURED NEWS 
 
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Greece orders eight Airbus H215 helicopters to combat forest fires

Airbus signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters, with an option for two additional aircraft, to support wildfire suppression. » 
 
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Verdegro purchases first Bell 505 in the Netherlands

Bell Textron announced the first Bell 505 sale in the Netherlands to Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group, a Dutch public safety infrastructure manufacturer. » 
 
 
News 
 

Several countries sending firefighting planes to Israel to help tackle major wildfire

Firefighting aircraft head to Israel on Thursday as crews battled a wildfire for a second day. » 

Bombardier reports $44 million Q1 profit

Profit down from US$110 million a year earlier as aircraft manufacturer's revenue rose. » 

Ontario, Prairies blocked Liberals from an election-night majority blowout

Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney in a stunning reversal of fortunes. » 

CFIB to work with new government and opposition in dealing with tariff battle

Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it looks forward to working with new Liberal government.. » 

Monetizing ADS-B data

How airports are beginning to leverage free aircraft data for a new stream of revenue. » 

Council reviews defence minister’s support letter for AME-S training in Cold Lake

City of Cold Lake received a formal response from Minister of National Defence Bill Blair. » 

 
Events 
 
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Careers in Aviation Expo

May 31, 2025
Location: Porter Airlines, Toronto Pearson, YYZ, Mississauga, ON
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BC Aviation Council Innovation: Eyes on the Horizon

June 2 – 4, 2025
Location: YKA, Kamloops, BC
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Canadian Wildfire Conference

October 1 – 2, 2025
Location: KF Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
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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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