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‘First guys out’: Western Canadian air tanker fleet busy despite drop in wildfires

A family-run company providing air-tanker support to control menacing wildfires in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Yukon is a little less busy these days,...

U.S Forest Service Releases Multi Year Report on Firefighting Use And Effectiveness

The U.S Forest Service released their final report today on the Aerial Firefighting Use and Effectiveness (AFUE) study. The Aerial Firefighting Use and Effectiveness (AFUE)...

Conair donates $22,000 to Crystal Gala Foundation

Conair in Abbotsford has donated $22,000 to the Crystal Gala Foundation and is challenging local businesses and individuals to support the organization, particularly with...

Neptune Aviation continues to adapt to changing business conditions

MISSOULA — They were the first to deploy jet aircraft as large tankers to fight wildfires. But that decision a decade ago looks absolutely...

Air tankers drop thousands of gallons of fire retardant on El Dorado Fire

The air tankers assigned to the El Dorado Fire are instrumental in aerial firefighting and slowing the spread of the fire. A series of American...

‘Very Large Air Tanker’ used in East Oregon fires

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Living in a desert climate like Idaho, it's nice to know you're near the right equipment for a big fire. The...

Large Air Tanker arrives at Bundaberg Airport

A Large Air Tanker, Conair Q400MR, that will help fight fires during this year’s bushfire season, has arrived at Bundaberg Airport from overseas. The Conair Q400MR is...

Nevada Air Guard MAFFS activation extended as western wildfires rage

Nevada Air National Guard aircrew equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or MAFFS, saw their firefighting activation orders extended...

Cal Fire air attack ready for fire season

The Cal Fire Aviation Management Program, a branch of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, is dedicated to the fire protection and...

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