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Homes destroyed, people fleeing as wildfires rage in eastern Newfoundland

More people are fleeing their homes as wildfires rage in Newfoundland along the western shore of Conception Bay.


Weather and night vision goggles were likely factors in Marine Corps helicopter crash

Report states crash of a Marine helicopter last year that killed five was ultimately caused by pilot error.


Army pausing helicopter flights near Washington airport after close calls

U.S. Army is pausing flights near Ronald Reagan airport after two commercial planes aborted landings because of a Black Hawk helicopter flying to Pentagon.


TSB investigating helicopter on training flight crashes in Whitehorse

A team with Canada's Transportation Safety Board travelled to Whitehorse to investigate helicopter crash.


Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget

Finance Minister offered glimpse at upcoming budget, with an expanded Ontario manufacturing tax credit.


Thousands of machinists union members go on strike at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney

About 3,000 labour union members went on strike early Monday at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut.


Kashechewan calls for helicopters after airport access cut off by flooding

Kashechewan First Nation conducted emergency helicopter evacuations after only road to airport was submerged.


 
 
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SUBARU Bell 412EPX Receives Transport Canada Validation

The SUBARU Bell 412EPX, featuring an increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs and the ability to carry 5,000 lbs with a cargo hook, received Transport Canada validation. » 
 
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New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6

NTSB officials on Wednesday in a preliminary report released images of a doomed New York City sightseeing helicopter as it broke apart in midair last month, killing six people. » 
 
 
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This pilot is honoured every year in a U.K. town. Will Canada recognize his bravery?

Plaque tells story of how 29-year-old pilot saved many lives while sacrificing his own during Second World War. » 

Long-haul carrier Emirates reports record profit of $5.2 billion

State-owned operation declared itself the world’s most profitable airline as global aviation fully returns. » 

India suspends flight operations from several airports as tensions flare with Pakistan

Airlines in India suspend flight operations from more than two dozen airports across northern and western regions. » 

Controllers briefly lost contact with Newark planes before wider flight disruptions

Controllers union said air traffic controllers temporarily lost communications with planes in the sky. » 

Feds vow to overhaul US air traffic control system

Mass cancellations at New Jersey airport prompted officials to pledge a fix for the nation’s outdated system. » 

Fighter jet goes overboard from USS Harry S Truman

F/A-18 fighter jet landing on aircraft carrier in the Red Sea went overboard. » 

Boeing sells DAS unit for $10.5 billion

Digital Aviation Solutions business unit holds Jeppesen, ForeFlight, Aerdata and OZRunways. » 

 
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