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Helijet Wins 8 Year Medical Contract

VANCOUVER — Richmond-based Helijet International has secured a $94.7 million contract with the BC Ambulance Service, the company announced today.

The contract begins April 1, 2011 and runs eight years, but also includes a four-year extension option.

Under the deal, Helijet will provide three dedicated helicopters on call for 24 hour a day, seven days a week service 365 days a year. Two of the helicopters will be based at Helijet's company headquarters at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond. One helicopter will be based in Prince Rupert.

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Helipad unveiled in Kelowna

The Okanagan now has its first-ever roof top helipad. The helipad is a 12-ton steel and aluminum structure on top of the new tower being built at Kelowna General Hospital. The new $5 million landing pad could be a life-saving difference in providing health care to critical care patients.

More: Helipad unveiled in Kelowna


US to donate helicopters to Lebanon

NICOSIA — The administration of President Barack Obama, despite an aid freeze by Congress and concerns about Iran's presence in the country via the dominant Hizbullah organization, has pledged to re-build Lebanon's Air Force.

Officials said the U.S. military and Defense Department have been drafting options to enhance Lebanon's military in 2011. They said the plans envision U.S. assistance to build the Lebanese Air Force, particularly its helicopter fleet.

More: Administration plans helicopter upgrades for Lebanese Air Force despite aid freeze