Helicopters News: Maverick acquires Maxcraft, Bell FLRAA update, how BC wildfire fights misinformation
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How BC Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with compassion

BC Wildfire is taking to social media to tackle misinformation with an unlikely tool: kindness.


Greece doubles drone fleet and deploys record firefighters to tackle growing wildfire risk

Greece is nearly doubling its drone fleet this summer to address growing wildfire risks driven by climate change.


Leonardo and Weststar launch government rotorcraft modernization program in Malaysia

Leonardo and its partner Weststar Aviation foresee the delivery of up to 28 helicopters between 2026 and 2027.


Swiss evacuate livestock by hoof and helicopter because of landslide risk

Authorities added livestock to the list of evacuees along with about 300 people.


Maverick Aviation acquires Maxcraft Avionics

Canadian group to become one of North America's largest independent avionics providers.


National Guard helicopter crew landed on Montana ranch and trespassed to take antlers

Citations said crew landed a Black Hawk in a private mountain pasture to take elk antlers.


Portage firefighter reflects on front-line wildfire battle in Lac du Bonnet

Dropped in by helicopter, a firefighter recounts time in one of Manitoba’s most active fire zones.


 
 
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Bell demonstrates Future Long Range Assault Aircraft virtual prototype to U.S. Army

Bell Textron joined team members of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program to provide a status update and a demonstration of a virtual prototype aircraft. » 
 
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Niagara District Airport looks at new terminal

The Niagara District Airport is preparing for major upgrades and looking at ways to fly more travellers to more places in Canada and North America. » 
 
 
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Discourse over funding for Cornwall Regional Airport continues

Cornwall and Township of South Glengarry discuss future funding for Cornwall Regional Airport. » 

Myanmar army says transport helicopter crashed in a combat zone

A helicopter crashed in a combat zone in the country’s north while returning from a mission to deliver supplies. » 

Float plane crash near Powell River

Three people have been injured in a float plane crash along the British Columbia coastline. » 

Carney says Canada in talks with U.S. on ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence

Prime Minister confirmed that Canada is considering joining new Golden Dome missile defence program. » 

No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight because of fainting incident

Flight to Spain last year went without a pilot for 10 minutes after co-pilot fainted while alone in cockpit. » 

Report says thick smoke filled the cabin of a Delta plane that took off from Atlanta

Lead flight attendant had trouble seeing past first row of passengers and pilots donned oxygen masks. » 

Southwest will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight. » 

 
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May 31, 2025
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BC Aviation Council Innovation: Eyes on the Horizon

June 2 – 4, 2025
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Canadian Wildfire Conference

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