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'Astronomical costs': N.W.T. politicians to discuss next steps in wildfire crisis

Wildfires threatening communities in the Northwest Territories were kept at bay Wednesday.


B.C. wildfires: Drenching rain may bring relief, but also localized 'debris flows'

Drenching rainfall is being predicted for a broad sweep of British Columbia's fire-ravaged Interior.


Helicopter airdrop of granola bars for Poomba the pig, after surviving B.C. wildfire

Nourished by a helicopter airdrop of granola bars, Poomba the pig survives wildfire devastation surrounding her on West Kelowna ranch.


Firefighters in Greece struggle to control blazes

Wildfire have burned forests and homes in northeastern Greece, leaving 20 people dead.


Sikorsky, PTDI deal for Indonesian Black Hawks

Partnership to pursue sale of up to 24 S-70M Black Hawk helicopters for Republic of Indonesia.


Rescuers save 8 people trapped in cable car dangling above canyon in Pakistan

Eight people trapped in disabled cable car dangling above valley rescued by helicopters and makeshift chairlift.


Prigozhin presumed to have died in a plane crash seen as the Kremlin's revenge

Mercenary chief and top lieutenants presumed dead after a private jet crashes shortly after taking off.


 
 
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India lands a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, a first for the world as it joins elite club

After a failed attempt in 2019, India now joins the United States, Soviet Union and China as only the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon; and the first to reach its south pole which could hold frozen water. » 
 
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U.S. Army awards Airbus contract for helicopter modernization

US$27.8 million contract to upgrade the UH-72A Lakota with capabilities for day and night operations includes moving maps, digital interfaces, monitors, an airborne mission management system and other system improvements. » 
 
 
 
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Reports: NATO member Norway to donate F 16 fighter jets to Ukraine

NATO-member Norway to become third country to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. » 

2nd person found dead in eastern Washington wildfires

A second person has died in wildfires that ignited on Friday, burning hundreds of structures. » 

Another company of soldiers deployed to N.W.T to help with wildfire fight

Another company of soldiers was deployed to Hay River in the Northwest Territories. » 

Flair CEO says airline flying high, enough to stave off ‘growing pains,’ large loans

Stephen Jones discusses higher passenger numbers, on-time performance, growing pains and airplane loans. » 

Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year

World’s busiest airport for international travel exceeds passenger figures for the same period in 2019. » 

Airline sues travel site to crack down on consumers who use trick to save money

Travel website sells tickets that lets people save money by exploiting quirk in airline pricing. » 

North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed

Country vows to make another attempt in October to acquire key military asset coveted by Kim Jong Un. » 

 
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Careers in Aviation Expo, West

October 24, 2023
Location: Calgary, AB
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4th Canadian Wildfire Conference, formerly the Aerial Firefighting Conference

October 26, 2023
Location: KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
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HAC 28th Annual Conference & Trade Show

November 6 – 10, 2023
Location: Vancouver, BC
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ATAC Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 14 – 16, 2023
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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