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40 Years of Family Tradition – Billings Flying Service
by Meg Rude, images by Ryan Mason Two CH-47 Chinook helicopters sit next to the Billings Flying Service (BFS) hanger. The red “billings” letters and
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The Kamov Ka-32 in Cyprus
By Babak Taghvaee Every year, Cyprus faces widespread wildfires, which not only require government and military organizations of the country to dedicate their aircraft and
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Kestrel Upgrades AS332 for Night Fire Program in Victoria
Australian-owned Kestrel Aviation, based in Mangalore in central Victoria, has upgraded its Airbus AS332L1 Super Puma (Helitak 349) over the winter as it transitions into
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Big or Small, Law Enforcement Agencies Play an Important Role in Wildfire Suppression
By Nancy Argyle Law enforcement may not be the first agency that springs to mind when fighting a wildfire, but the San Diego County Sheriff’s
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The Nation’s Premier Aerial Firefighting and Public Safety Show Returns For its 30th year
The American Heroes Air Show returned home to Hansen Dam, outside Los Angeles, California, on November 4th, with its 30th show. This annual show has
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Executive Profile: Perimeter Solutions – Jeff Emery
In November 2024, AerialFire spoke to Jeff Emery, President of Global Fire Safety at Perimeter Solutions, to discuss his role at the company after more