Anytime, Anywhere The Dash Across the US
As Aero-Flite enters its 60th year in aerial firefighting operations, the company has its eye on expansion, increasing an already sizeable airtanker fleet, one of the largest in the US.…
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…
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…
China’s third AG600M large amphibious aircraft undertakes test mission
China has put three AG600M aircraft, a full-configuration firefighting model belonging to the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, into flight test missions, the developer announced on Friday. The third AG600M…
‘Very Dangerous Situation’ | Officials describe massive fire in Mystic marina
No injuries have been reported by officials at this time. The four-alarm fire brought in crews from across southeast Connecticut. MYSTIC, Conn. — A home, building, vehicle, and boats are…
Firefighting Air Tanker to Touch Down After Marathon Mission
After a three month deployment in support of the US fire service’s firefighting efforts, the NSW Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) Marie Bashir Large Air Tanker will arrive in Sydney this…