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Editor's Note 
 
The RCAF is using Juno as the designation for the Airbus H135s to be delivered for the Future Aircrew Training program; a testament to Canada’s, and the Allied, legacy at Juno Beach, where thousands of Canadian military members landed on D-Day.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
News 
 
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Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue burning in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says 17,000 people have been evacuated from several communities and First Nations.


Province says not enough evidence for charges in origins of 2023 Halifax wildfire

Nova Scotia government opted against laying charges in relation to origins of a 2023 wildfire in the western suburbs of Halifax.


Crews work to contain wildfire south of Hinton in Mercoal area

Firefighters are combating a wildfire southeast of Hinton, Alberta, that was 284 hectares in size as of May 27.


Alberta, Ottawa spending $7 million to fund six new urban wildfire teams

Nearly $7 million in provincial and federal spending will create six teams of urban wildfire crews.


Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador

A wildfire is burning near a town in Newfoundland and Labrador that's home to massive power generating station.


Urban fires can mean long trips for helicopters to get water

One firefighter had a better idea after spotting a sealed, million-gallon water tank nearby a wildfire.


First look: the FAcT fleets in RCAF colours

RCAF Commander unveiled liveries and designations for the FAcT fleets of aircraft.


 
 
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Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north. » 
 
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Trump's former secretary of state says Canadian sovereignty not under threat

Canada does not have to worry about its sovereignty being threatened by the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump's former secretary of state Mike Pompeo said Wednesday at CANSEC. » 
 
 
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Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on flight that caused jets to nix landings

Military air traffic controllers lost contact with Army helicopter for about 20 seconds as it neared Pentagon. » 

Canada faces ‘massive challenge’ as NATO eyes new 5% spending target

NAT0 members expected to dramatically hike the alliance’s defence spending target. » 

Defence minister says cost of Trump’s proposed missile defence project still unknown

Donald Trump said it would cost Canada $61 billion to join as a sovereign country but nothing if it was a U.S. state. » 

Top Aces celebrates 25 years of fighter pilot training

Montreal operation has achieved an industry record of more than 140,000 accident-free training hours. » 

Ottawa police arrest 13 anti-war protesters demonstrating against arms show

Ottawa Police say officers arrested 13 protesters on charges of mischief and assaulting police at CANSEC. » 

Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport

Plan to overhaul the United States' air traffic control system would cost “tens of billions.” » 

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket after back-to-back explosions

Starship launched again on Tuesday evening, but fell short when it tumbled out of control and broke apart. » 

 
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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HAC Conference and Trade Show

November 4 – 6, 2025
Location: Tradex, Abbotsford, 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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