Aerial Fire News

Conair Delivers 20th Dash 8-400 Firefighting Plane

The only large airtanker currently being manufactured and delivered at this pace in the world today. ABBOTSFORD, CANADA (December 19, 2024) – Conair Group Inc....

Colombia, Peru Help Extinguish Wildfires in Ecuador

The wildfires that broke out in Ecuador throughout 2024 affected 22 of its 24 provinces, consuming 45,363 hectares of forests, El Comercio newspaper reported in late...

Helitak Sets New Standard with FAA-Approved FT-1300 Tank for Airbus AS350/H125 Firefighting Helicopters

Helitak Firefighting Equipment has achieved a significant milestone with the FAA's approval of its innovative FT-1300 retractable aerial firefighting tank for the Airbus AS350/H125...

Philippine Mars Begins Final Relocation Journey – SKYTRAC Provides Link for Public Tracking of Aircraft Progress

Port Alberni, British Columbia – December 14, 2024: Coulson Aviation announced that the Philippine Mars aircraft is scheduled to depart from Sproat Lake in...

Aero-Flite Opens New Hangar as Aerial Firefighting Company Grows

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON (December 13, 2024) – Aero-Flite Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of a second hangar in Spokane, Washington, enabling the company...

‘Eyes in the Sky’: Aerial Support Ready to Combat Tasmanian Bushfires

Tasmania’s aerial firefighting capabilities have been boosted ahead of the looming bushfire season, with 15 helicopters and aeroplanes secured. Nine specialised aircraft have already arrived...

Firehawk Pilot Speaks on Difficulty They Faced Fighting the Franklin Fire in Malibu

In partnership with local firefighters, air crews tackle the over 4,000 acre fire with the help of helicopters.  The Firehawk helicopters, designed to suppress wildfires...

Entrol Achieves Carbon Neutrality Ahead of 2025, Reinforcing its Commitment to Sustainability

Carbon neutrality, initially targeted for 2025, has been achieved ahead of schedule, marking a major milestone in Entrol's sustainability strategy. Key initiatives include...

Game-changing Upgrade for Australia’s Largest Firefighting Helicopter

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new...

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