Government requirements and the use of private contractors for aerial firefighting
Mandy Langfield Mandy Langfield investigates the landscape between government requirements and the use of private contractors As fire seasons increase in severity, governments must rely less on contractors and more…
China’s AG600M Amphibious Aircraft Prototype Achieves Test Success; Search & Rescue Plane Can Be Used In Military Ops
ByAshish Dangwal China’s leading aircraft manufacturer, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), has announced that they have successfully conducted the maiden flight of the fourth AG600M firefighting aircraft prototype in…
BLM wants to expand airtanker base in Roswell
By Lisa Dunlap Roswell Daily Record The U.S. Bureau of Land Management wants to expand an airtanker base at the Roswell Air Center it uses for firefighting operations. The BLM…
Two pilots survive after 737 large air tanker crashes in Fitzgerald River National Park while battling bushfires
By Briana Fiore, Olivia Di Iorio, and Abby Richards Two pilots have walked away with minor injuries after a large air tanker crashed while battling two bushfires in regional Western…
AI wildfire detection bill gets initial approval in Colorado
BY JESSE BEDAYN ASSOCIATED PRESS/REPORT FOR AMERICA A year after the most destructive wildfire in the state’s history scorched nearly 1,100 homes, Colorado lawmakers are considering joining other Western states…
Sikorsky Delivers 5000th Black Hawk
Sikorsky delivered its 5,000th “Hawk” variant helicopter on January 20th 2023, a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk. The iconic aircraft will continue to support medium-lift requirements for the U.S. military…
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…
Dedicated crew chief bids farewell to retired tanker
By Staff Sgt. Jasmine Czajka 507th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — For more than 60 years, the KC-135 Stratotanker has graced the skies with…
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…