Coulson Aviation Expands Firefighting Capabilities with Additional C-130H Airtankers
By: Jordan Taylor Coulson Aviation USA, a leading provider of large airtanker support for wildland firefighting, has announced the expansion of its C-130H Hercules fleet to ten aircraft. The announcement,…
Leonardo Unveils C-27J Next-Generation “Fire Fighter
By: John Adler Leonardo has introduced an advanced, cutting-edge solution to tackle the growing challenge of wildfires with its C-27J Next Generation “Fire Fighter.” This twin-engine turboprop aircraft is designed…
New-Generation Aircraft In Development For Aerial Firefighting Mission
By: Tony Osborne After relying for decades on fleets of 1950s and ’60s-era aircraft, the firefighting industry is introducing new technologies and fleets to make their operations safer, more effective…
BLM Wyoming bolsters aerial firefighting capabilities with new Casper Airtanker Base
After several years of operating from a makeshift one-acre base – complete with surplus FEMA trailer, camp trailer, portable retardant tanks, and porta-potties – a modernized, permanent airtanker base to…
Retrofitted C-130 Air Tanker Strengthens Cal Fire’s Wildfire Response Fleet
By: Eric Johnson A newly retrofitted Cal Fire air tanker is already proving its worth in the state’s firefighting efforts, having tackled more than a dozen fires in just three…
Authorities Identify Air Tanker Pilot Killed in Eastern Oregon Wildfire
By: Lucas Reed Authorities have identified the pilot who tragically lost his life while battling one of the massive wildfires in Eastern Oregon last week. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office…
Large Airtankers Mobilized from Colorado Springs Airport to Combat Fires
COLORADO SPRINGS – As the Oak Ridge Fire rages in Custer and Pueblo counties, residents of Colorado Springs may have noticed Large Airtankers (LATs) taking off from the Colorado Springs…
Aero-Flite Enhances Fleet with New Dash 8-400AT Airtanker
Aero-Flite Inc. has boosted its wildfire suppression capabilities by adding another Dash 8-400AT airtanker to its fleet, marking the third such aircraft in its arsenal. The company’s advanced fleet now…
Saskatchewan Embraces Safety Innovation: Upgrading Airtanker Fleet with Multi-Role Dash 8s
Author: Claire Thompson The provincial government of Saskatchewan in Canada is set to enhance its firefighting and safety capabilities by procuring four De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprop aircraft. Scheduled…
Industry Perspective: A Solution-Oriented Approach to Airtanker Deployment in Wildfire Management
By: Shawn Culver In recent decades, wildfires have surged in frequency, duration, and intensity, posing significant challenges worldwide. While government agencies effectively manage the majority of wildfires, approximately 5% of…