Helicopters News: Hover exits at Yellowhead, StableLight at Heli Austria, growth at Canadian Wildfire Conference
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Editor's Note 
 
The team from Helicopters and Wings extends a huge thanks to the sponsors, exhibitors and attendees at two of our most important annual events that took place last week, the Canadian Wildfire Conference in Kelowna and Career Expo West in Calgary.
- Jon Robinson, Editor
 
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Thales and StandardAero’s StableLight Autopilot chosen by Heli Austria

StableLight 4-Axis Autopilot system is being installed on one of Heli Austria’s H125 helicopters at its facility in Salzburg.


Sikorsky introduces Nomad family of long-endurance drones

Twin proprotor design, leveraging MATRIX autonomy, combines versatility of a helicopter with fixed-wing speed and range.


Search and rescue practices hover exits

Members of Robson Valley Search and Rescue gathered at Yellowhead Helicopters to learn how to board and exit a helicopter while it is hovering in mid-air.


North Shore rescuers respond to four calls in one day

Sunny weather Sunday kept North Shore rescue teams busy, responding to four calls throughout the day.


Transportation Safety Board sending team to accident site near Squamish

Accident happened just before 9:30 a.m. and involved a Bell 214 B1 helicopter carrying an external load.


N.S. wildfire evacuees in Kings County being allowed home

Residents displaced because of a wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are allowed to go home on Thursday.


California fire captain enlists motorists to lift downed chopper after hearing medic groan

Fire Capt. found himself directing impromptu response team of about 15 drivers to lift wreckage off a paramedic.


 
 
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Canadian Wildfire Conference continues growth in Kelowna

More than 300 people attended the 6th annual Canadian Wildfire Conference, bringing together air and ground operations, government agencies and tech innovators, at the KF Centre in Kelowna. » 
 
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Man charged with sparking the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history

A 29-year-old man has been charged with sparking California’s deadly Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in its history, authorities said Wednesday. » 
 
 
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Using helicopters and chemical agents in Chicago

Immigration agents became increasingly aggressive, storming apartment complex by helicopter as families slept. » 

Fighting fire with fire: Experts explore a solution to the wildfire crisis

West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative hosted an evening with fire experts. » 

Legault urges stronger U.S.-Canada ties amid trade tensions at summit

Quebec Premier François Legault urged the need for strong collaboration between the states and provinces. » 

Air Greenland renews Iqaluit-Nuuk flights for next year

Air Greenland will operate the Iqaluit-Nuuk route next year from June 24 until Sept. 30. » 

Elections Nunavut will use Purolator, airlines to deliver mail-in ballots

Territorial election ballots will be delivered by Canadian North and Calm Air if Canada Post strike continues. » 

India’s prime minister opens a new Mumbai airport built by Adani Group for $2.2 billion

First phase of US$2.2 billion Navi Mumbai International is expected to begin operations in December. » 

Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays

Union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned situation likely to get worse. » 

 
Events 
 

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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