Helicopters News: North Shore helicopter rescue, Jasper wildfire one year later, Airbus begins H160M flight tests
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Editor's Note 
 
The importance of aviation for Canada is clear from a new report, with 561 fires burning as of last Friday including 69 that were out of control. More than 55,000 square kilometres of land has burned in 2025, an area roughly the size of Nova Scotia.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Helicopters
 
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Airbus launches H160M flight test campaign

Airbus started flight testing the H160M Guépard with French Armed Forces to begin taking delivery of 169 aircraft in 2028.


Columbus police adding two Bell 505s

Columbus Department of Public Safety purchased two Bell 505s to help support nearly two million residents.


Bell Textron Canada donates 700 aircraft components to SIIT

Bell Textron Canada made a second donation within a year to the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies.


Nagoya City Fire Bureau orders Airbus H160

New H160 in Japan will be configured for search and rescue, aerial firefighting missions and disaster response.


One home destroyed after wildfire enters town in northern Manitoba

Town of Leaf Rapids says one home has been destroyed by a wildfire that entered the community overnight.


Saskatchewan getting military personnel, helicopters to help fight wildfires

Saskatchewan is set to get help from Ottawa as dozens of wildfires burn in the province.


Vallfirest acquires Aerial Fire Control PTY to expand aerial wildland firefighting capabilities

Purchase of Water Hog developer positions Vallfirest at forefront of global aerial wildfire suppression tools.


 
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North Shore Rescue brings in helicopter to assist injured teen

An injured hiker needed some help from above after hurting her leg on a steep trail in the West Vancouver backcountry Sunday afternoon. » 
 
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'Fragile': An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire

Thursday marks exactly one year since 358 structures in Jasper were turned to ash by a runaway fire that travelled about 30 kilometres over two days. » 
 
 
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Iran state TV says Iranian navy helicopter confronted US destroyer in Gulf of Oman

First direct encounter reported between Iranian and U.S. forces since the 12-day war between Iran and Israel. » 

SKYCO Leasing orders six additional Airbus H175 helicopters

Offshore transport helicopters to be operated by China Southern Airlines General Aviation Company. » 

'Extreme wildfire behaviour' forces evacuation of Newfoundland town

Out-of-control wildfire on Newfoundland's northeast coast forced residents to flee town. » 

Wildfire kills 10 firefighters and rescue workers in Turkey

At least 10 firefighters and rescue workers were killed Wednesday while battling a wildfire in northwestern Turkey. » 

Cyprus gets help from other countries in battling huge wildfire that has killed 2

Aircraft from Jordan, Israel and Spain were on their way Thursday to join 14 other aircraft battling fatal wildfire. » 

Earlton airport handles its first forest fire evacuation flights

Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport for first time served as a landing stop for forest fire evacuees. » 

Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada, federal officials said Friday. » 

 
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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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