Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia to Purchase 4 New Water Bombers

Nova Scotia to Purchase 4 New Water Bombers

8-Jan-2024Source: Nova Scotia

The Province is taking advantage of federal funding to replace its fleet of four helicopter water bombers. “Being prepared for emergencies such as wildfires is critical to protecting communities and Nova Scotians. That’s why we’re considering all options and are upgrading our fleet of helicopters to ensure we can manage wildfires in the future,” said... Read more

Air ambulances in Nova Scotia now carry supply of blood

Air ambulances in Nova Scotia now carry supply of blood

15-Jul-2020Source: CBC

People who are seriously hurt or ill enough to need an air ambulance to take them to hospital will now have a blood supply en route. See Full Story.... Read more

Airbus Delivers Four H125s to Nova Scotia

Airbus Delivers Four H125s to Nova Scotia

29-Jun-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus has delivered four H125 helicopters to Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR), completing the province’s air fleet renewal, following a competitive bid in 2016. Airbus delivers four H125 helicopters to Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR). The aircraft will increase service capacity for NSDNR missions including search and rescue, forestry programs, wildlife... Read more

Nova Scotia customer orders Bell 407GXP

Nova Scotia customer orders Bell 407GXP

15-Nov-2017Source: Bell Helicopter

Bell Helicopter announced today the signed purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXP to a private customer in Nova Scotia, Canada. “At Bell Helicopter, we are committed to providing our customers with the most reliable, capable and innovative aircraft to support their mission,” said Anthony Moreland, vice president, North America. “This customer required integrated avionics, technology capabilities and... Read more

HNZ Group announces contract to support Nova Scotia offshore operations

HNZ Group announces contract to support Nova Scotia offshore operations

14-Mar-2017Source: HNZ Group

HNZ Group Inc. (TSX: HNZ) (the “Corporation”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, announced today it has secured a new, multi-year contract to provide helicopter services to support ExxonMobil Canada and Encana Corporation’s activities offshore Nova Scotia, Canada. “We are pleased to have been awarded this contract and look forward to... Read more

Airbus Helicopters delivers 700th helicopter to Canadian market

Airbus Helicopters delivers 700th helicopter to Canadian market

7-Mar-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus has delivered the 700th helicopter into the Canadian market, an H125 to the Nova Scotia Ministry of Natural Resources. The ministry’s mandate includes; development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources as well as, administration of the province’s crown land. The aircraft delivery is part of a fleet renewal for... Read more

Nova Scotia EMS Tender Decision on Hold

Nova Scotia EMS Tender Decision on Hold

26-Sep-2016Source: HeliHub.com

The Health Minister of Nova Scotia has reported that their decision on a new helicopter could be delayed due to one of the options being grounded last month. CTV News Atlantic reports that Leo Glavine is currently waiting for the approval and clearance of Transport Canada, who grounded the Sikorsky S-76A as it did not... Read more

Nova Scotia health centre gets helipad

Nova Scotia health centre gets helipad

31-May-2013Source: Truro Daily News

EHS LifeFlight, Nova Scotia’s Air Medical Transport service, will use the pad to transport critically ill or injured patients to health facilities that best suit their needs. (See Full Story)... Read more

408 Tac Hel Squadron help move Flying Banana across Canada

408 Tac Hel Squadron help move Flying Banana across Canada

6-Aug-2012Source: Canadian Forces

On June 8, 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, located at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, but belonging to 1 Wing Kingston, Ont., played a unique part in seeing that a part of Royal Canadian Air Force history is preserved. Ten members of the squadron’s maintenance flight loaded most of the airframe and parts of an H-44a “Flying Banana”that... Read more

Nova Scotia's only helicopter ambulance grounded for six weeks

Nova Scotia's only helicopter ambulance grounded for six weeks

22-Jan-2010Source: CBC

The Emergency Health Service LifeFlight helicopter is in Ontario for maintenance following a safety recall. The manufacturer, Sikorsky, is replacing a section of the tail rotor after problems were found with similar models.... Read more

Canadian operator miffed by fire rescue snub

Canadian operator miffed by fire rescue snub

4-May-2009Source: Chronicle Herald

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