Helicopters News: Air India crash, Airbus unveils HTeaming, NLAF awards
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The Helicopters team is heading to Richmond, B.C., for the annual Canadian Business Aviation Association conference running from June 10 to 12, which includes a day of exhibits and static aircraft displays at Million Air YVR.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
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Airbus unveils helicopter focused crewed-uncrewed system called HTeaming

HTeaming is a range of systems that allow helicopter crews to take full control of Uncrewed Aerial Systems in flight.


Years after it was pitched, Canada is still waiting for a national disaster agency

Governments tap private sector to help with evacuations without movement toward a national disaster response agency.


Squamish, B.C., declares wildfire state of emergency as blaze looms over community

The District of Squamish declared a local state of emergency due to an out-of-control wildfire that it says poses an imminent threat.


Trump's new orders encourage eVTOLs and supersonic flights

New rules focus on drone safety, flying faster than the speed of sound and expediting flying cars.


Shin-Nihon Helicopters expands Japan's largest Bell fleet with two 429s

Operator's first two Bell 429 helicopters earmarked to perform powerline patrol and transport work.


Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad

Passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed and exploded after takeoff,


One Canadian aboard Air India flight that crashed just after takeoff

Mark Carney said Thursday one Canadian was on London-bound Air India flight that crashed.


 
 
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Northern Lights Aero Foundation announces 2025 award recipients

The Northern Lights Aero Foundation on June 9 announced this year’s recipients of the Elsie Awards, recognizing Canadian women who have made significant contributions to aviation or aerospace. » 
 
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A runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee

A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation was captured Sunday by a helicopter crew. » 
 
 
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B.C. provincial park evacuated, RCMP appeal for information on Squamish wildfire

An out of control wildfire near Squamish, B.C., has grown to nearly 55 hectares. » 

Communication during Bocabec wildfire ‘challenging’: report

New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization report on communications during Stein Lake wildfire. » 

Number of Canadians returning from U.S. trips down again

Statistics Canada said Tuesday return trips by Canadian residents by air from the U.S. fell 24.2 per cent in May. » 

All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister

Mélanie Joly says funding for Canada’s defence industry will filter down to all regions. » 

Carney vows Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year

Prime Minister says Canada will spend 2 per cent of national GDP on defence this year. » 

Five things to know about Canada's plan to meet the NATO defence spending target

NATO allies prepare for talks on raising the spending target to five per cent at annual summit this month. » 

45 years of leadership, community with the Banff/Canmore Air Cadets

878 Squadron celebrates its unique position and history in the Bow Valley. » 

Trump’s FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards

Bryan Bedford faced tough questions in the confirmation hearing. » 

 
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