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Editor's Note 
 
More than 2,000 fires have been documented in Canada this year, according to a CP report about extreme weather, burning almost 40,000 square kilometres of land. About three-quarters of the total area burned is in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
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Norwegian Air Ambulance to continue fleet modernization with Airbus H145

Norwegian Air Ambulance and Airbus contract for up to eight H145s, including firm purchase of two helicopters.


Bell SUBARU Bell 412EPX order in Africa

Deal for 12 412EPXs with the Tunisian Air Force marks the first order for this Bell variant in region.


Airbus partners with Singapore to explore crewed-uncrewed teaming with the H225M

Partnership to explore how crewed-uncrewed teaming can enhance situational awareness and improve mission outcomes.


Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in Himalayan state, killing 7

Helicopter crashed minutes after taking off on what should have been a 10-minute flight.


G7 leaders agree to 'charter' on wildfires, pledging global co-operation

Leaders agree to co-operate on efforts to manage the impacts of devastating wildfires.


Living Lakes Canada launches water mapping projects in Slocan Valley

Plans to inventory, measure and map water resources to support wildfire response.


For drone manufacturers, Ukraine is the place to be

Drones of all shapes and sizes are being used to kill and to observe, reshaping modern warfare.


 
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Battling the flames from above

Arviat helicopter pilot Kelly Owlijoot now has first-hand experience with fighting the rash of wildfires that broke out in Manitoba recently. » 
 
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Saskatchewan Opposition says too many waterbombers grounded during wildfires

Scott Moe’s government faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its waterbomber fleet was grounded while blazes forced thousands to flee. » 
 
 
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Members of Big Stone Cree, Dene Tha’, Loon River and Peerless Trout First Nations evacuated due to wildfires

Members of four First Nations in northern Alberta forced to evacuate due to ongoing wildfires. » 

Central Newfoundland town ordered to evacuate as wildfire burns nearby

Residents of a rural Newfoundland town ordered out of their homes on Wednesday. » 

B.C.'s biggest wildfire classified as 'being held' thanks to recent rain

BC Wildfire Service says Pocket Knife Creek wildfire is now classified as "being held". » 

Evacuation orders lifted for Kiskatinaw wildfire in northeast B.C.

Peace River Regional District has cancelled four evacuation orders. » 

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

23 per cent of Canadians said they were affected by extreme weather events. » 

Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated defense spending increase as 'unreasonable'

NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs due to be announced next week. » 

Watchdog recommends up to 100% foreign airline ownership amid low competition

Competition Bureau says Canada should allow full foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines. » 

NTSB urges fix on plane engines to prevent smoke from filling cabin after bird strikes

Issue emerged after two bird strikes involving Southwest Boeing 737s in 2023. » 

 
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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 Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 18 – 20, 2025
Location: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, QC
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