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Ten names will be chosen as finalists and then Nova Scotians can vote for their four favourites on the Nova Scotia Government Facebook page.
Nova Scotia\u2019s fleet of helicopters is very versatile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It fights wildfires, aids in search and rescue efforts, transports people and equipment during emergencies and conducts aerial surveillance to support the work of several departments.
Quick Facts:<\/strong>
– the current fleet of helicopters was purchased in 2016
– a procurement launched in December 2023 will replace the fleet, with deliveries in 2025 and 2026
– the new helicopters will be Airbus H-125s, the same make and model as the current fleet, with advanced safety features
– home base for the helicopters is Shubenacadie, Hants County<\/p>\n\n\n\n[adrotate group=”7″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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