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Editor's Note 
 
The BC Wildfire Service reports that crews are battling more than 70 wildfires in British Columbia, with one particularly intense event near the community of Lytton, which was destroyed four years ago this week by a deadly wildfire.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
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Quebec air ambulance company pays homage to four victims of helicopter crash

Airmedic honoured the four victims who perished in a crash on Quebec's North Shore on June 20.


Quebec premier offers condolences after all victims recovered from helicopter crash

François Legault thanked Quebec provincial police and members of the Canadian Armed Forces who searched for victims.


Helicopter on African Union mission crashes in Somalia, killing 5 Ugandan soldiers

Five Ugandan soldiers killed when a military helicopter serving on a peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed Wednesday.


Base to add 100 jobs, 600-plus troops

Colonel Jason Guiney thanked community for its support following fatal 2023 Chinook crash.


Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control

Crew struggled Thursday to bring a major wildfire on Greece's southern island of Crete under control.


Travellers could see delays after bomb threats at Canadian airports

NAV Canada says some airports across country could see delays after receiving bomb threats this morning.


 
 
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Flying 2C helicopter tours hopes to elevate tourism in Charlotte County

Every flight Ron Fournier takes for his new business, Flying 2C Helicopter Tours based in New Brunswick, begins with a safety demonstration – explaining the ins and outs of his Bell 206 LongRanger. » 
 
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Fire again threatens Lytton, B.C., one of hundreds of blazes across Canada

This week marks the fourth anniversary of a deadly wildfire that destroyed the village of Lytton, and the community is again under threat, with a nearby out-of-control wildfire setting off evacuations and alerts. » 
 
 
News 
 

Bombardier shares up after deal for 50 jets valued at US$1.7B

Deal for 50 Challenger and Global jets, alongside a services agreement, with a first time customer. » 

Fire that shut Heathrow was caused by a preventable technical fault known for years

Report finds electrical fire that shut down Heathrow caused by fault identified almost seven years earlier. » 

WestJet signs partnership with Saudia

Interline partnership deal with flag carrier airline Saudia, improving service to Saudi Arabia. » 

Snake on a plane delays a flight in Australia

Australian domestic flight was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in cargo hold. » 

Australian airline Qantas says customer data stolen by cybercriminal

Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday that a hacker made off with a trove of customers’ personal data. » 

Canso spaceport targeting October for first commercial launches

Maritime Launch Services plans to aim two Dutch-built Barracuda rockets toward edge of space in October. » 

Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket’s last flight

H-2A rocket made final flight before it is replaced by a new flagship model designed to be cost competitive. » 

 
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Canadian Wildfire Conference

October 1 – 2, 2025
Location: KF Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
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Career Expo West

October 4, 2025
Location: BMO Centre at Stampede Park, Calgary, AB
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Careers in Aviation Expo

October 25, 2025
Location: Million Air, Vancouver International, YVR, Richmond, 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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