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As wildfires rage in Turkey and southern Europe, local officials plead for help

ISTANBUL — Amid a sixth day of raging wildfires in southern Turkey, the European Union and neighboring countries sent planes to assist in bringing...

Ukrainian aerial firefighters helping Turkey fight wildfires

Aerial firefighting crews with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine made 18 flights in the past day, dropping a total of 144 tonnes of...

Real-life Dusty Crophopper is headed to the Smithsonian

Air Tractor® “Dusty Crophopper” takes its place beside aviation legends. On Aug. 3, the National Agricultural Aviation Association will present to the Smithsonian Institution’s National...

Viking and PAL Aerospace Sign DHC-6 Twin Otter Aerial Firefighting System Contract

Calgary, Alberta and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, August 3, 2021 -- Viking Air Limited (“Viking”) and PAL Aerospace Canada are proud to announce the...

Iran sends firefighting aid to Turkey

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iran is sending firefighting aid, including aerial vehicles, to Turkey to help control ongoing fires across the country, the Iranian...

Fire In Rhodes Under Control As Greece Continues To Fight Extreme Heat

A large forest fire in the Greek island of Rhodes was taken under control early Monday morning, as the country continues to struggle with...

Australian Fire Season In Review

As the nightmare fire season of 2019/2020 was still very fresh in the minds of all Australians, the world was soon to face the...

The Drop – Training to keep us safe

When I was in high school, I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life or career. I knew I liked teaching...

Alaska State forestry air tanker assists Canada with retardant drops on wildfire in the Yukon

The Division of Forestry responded to a request for assistance from the Yukon Territory on Wednesday by making three retardant drops on a fire...

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