Coulson Aviation Awarded Australian Large Air Tanker Contract
Coulson Aviation is excited to announce it has been awarded the contract for Australia’s National Large Air Tanker (LAT). The converted Boeing 737, Tanker 139, is the newest addition to…
A Unique Model to Fight Fire Emergencies: Interview with Bradford Beck, President of MAFFS Corporation
A unique and innovative system, which allows the same aircraft fleet to be used for different purposes, thus maximizing its efficiency. This is the innovative proposal of the MAFFS Corporation,…
Leonardo Unveils New Firefighting Configuration For The C-27J Next Generation
BY: STEFANO D’URSO Leonardo has released a new MAFFS driven firefighting configuration that will further expand the capabilities of the C-27J Spartan Next Generation cargo aircraft. The company was already…
Another C-130 arrives at McClellan with new CAL FIRE livery
Author Bill Gabbert Posted on Fireaviation.com August 12, 2022 Another of the seven C-130 aircraft that the Coast Guard will eventually transfer to the California Department of Forestry and Fire…
Barrasso bill eyes allocation of firefighting aircraft
By Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle The Sugarloaf fire near Laramie Peak was first reported last week. Estimates say it has so far burned more than 800 acres. Courtesy Photo/U.S.…
Embraer conclude flight tests for C-390 Millennium firefighting capabilities
Embraer has successfully completed the fight test of the certification campaign for the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II), which provides the C-390 Millennium with the required capability to…