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50 Years of Service for RAF Helicopter Squadron Known for Aerial Firefighting

RAF Akrotiri’s 84 Squadron helicopter crew have marked a historic landmark by celebrating 50 years of operational service in Cyprus. Formed on January 19, 1972,...

Fire Crews Continue to Fight Challenging Blaze at Mount Gambier’s Crater Lakes

Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze in Mount Gambier's Crater Lakes area. The fire is burning near the historic Centenary Tower and smoke is...

Serbia Plans to Buy Two Ka-32 Helicopters from Russia to Fight Fires

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has confirmed the country's plans to purchase two Ka-32 helicopters from Russia for firefighting activities. In October 2021, Serbian Interior Minister...

At Least 6 Homes Destroyed by Forest Fire on San José de Catemu Hill

At least six homes have been consumed by a forest fire that occurred on the San José hill in the Catemu commune, Valparaíso region. Volunteers...

Forest Fire Extinguished in Punta Cana

The Air Force of the Dominican Republic contributed to extinguishing a forest fire registered southwest of the Punta Cana International Airport. Information sent by the...

Group Including Bridger Leadership to Buy Ansett Flight Training

Ansett Aviation Training, a global flight simulator training organization that was once part of Australia's second-largest domestic airline is set to be sold to...

Four Helicopters Called to Battle Fire Threatening Pine Forest in South Island

Four helicopters have been called in to fight a scrub fire threatening a pine forest near Waimate in the South Island. Fire and Emergency New...

Western Australians Pick Names for Black Hawk Helicopters

Western Australia's two new Black Hawk helicopters have officially been named Yelka and Florian, following more than 12,000 votes cast by the WA public.   A...

$5 Million for World’s Largest Flying Water Bomber?

The iconic Hawaii Mars, known for its years of fighting British Columbia’s wildfires, is on the market for a cool $5 million with aviation...

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