Helicopters News: Helijet joins Aeroplan, CAE focusing on costs, Canadians shun U.S. travel
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Lest we forget — Veterans Affairs Canada estimates, that as of this year, there are 3,691 surviving Canadian veterans, including 667 women and 3,024 men. Veterans Affairs also believes the number of living veterans from the Korean War is 1,909.
- Jon Robinson, Editor
 
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New CAE chief aims to put a lid on costs, turn away from big expansions

Matthew Bromberg plans to clamp down on costs and reap profits from training network, rather than hunt for expansion.


Canadians continue to shun U.S. travel in October, costing America billions

Canadians continued to steer clear of the U.S., with October marking yet another major drop in year-over-year visitors.


B.C. government fined in connection with death of Norfolk firefighter

Wildland firefighter from Norfolk County was killed in a vehicle rollover in July 2023 while battling the Donnie Creek wildfire.


Myanmar military takes delivery of helicopters and aircraft from Russia and China

Myanmar says it has commissioned Russian helicopters and Chinese airplanes into its air force.


Bell delivers upgraded Bell 212 to Royal Thai Navy

Bell Textron completed the refurbishment, upgrade and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy.


Donald Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown

U.S. president signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown.


1 crew member killed, 2 critically injured in medical helicopter crash near Nashville

Medical helicopter crashed east of Nashville, killing one crew member and critically injuring two others.


 
 
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Helijet joins Aeroplan loyalty program

Helijet International, North America’s largest helicopter airline based out of YVR, signed a partner participation agreement with Aeroplan, Air Canada’s official loyalty and rewards program. » 
 
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As Remembrance Day marks 80 years since WWII, fewer surviving veterans remain

Eighty years after the end of the deadliest conflict in history, the number of living Second World War veterans has dwindled to a few thousand. » 
 
 
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Quebec premier lays out economic vision, warns economy headed for tough times

François Legault points to mobilizing sectors like aerospace, naval construction and AI. » 

Jury awards $28M to family of a UN consultant killed in 737 Max crash in Ethiopia

Verdict reached Wednesday after two hours of jury deliberation that capped a weeklong trial in Chicago. » 

By the Numbers: The government shutdown’s toll on air travel in the US

Thousands of flight cancellations, long delays at major airports and frustrated travellers. » 

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

Flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will not rise to 10% by the end of the week. » 

This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield

More than 1,500 kilometres from Ukraine's capital, workers in Denmark piece together anti-drone devices. » 

Christian missionary father and daughter died when plane crashed in Florida

Pair were bringing humanitarian aid to Jamaica when the Beechcraft King Air plane crashed into a pond. » 

Turkish military plane crash in Georgia kills all 20 on board

All 20 personnel on board a Turkish C-130 that crashed in Georgia were killed. » 

 
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