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737 Air Tanker Accident Highlights Importance of Standardised Operating Procedures, Including Minimum Drop Heights

November 6, 2024

As jets take charge of fire-bombing missions, the 62-year-old piston-powered Tanker 60 takes its last flight over Oregon

October 29, 2020

A deep blue sky stretches overhead as a plane christened "Tanker 60" gleams in the southern Oregon sun at the Medford Air Tanker Base,...

Hillsboro company gets $70 million federal contract for air tankers to fight wildfires

October 29, 2020

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Tuesday that Hillsboro-based Erickson Aero Tanker has earned a $70.5 million federal contract...

Nevada wildfires in 2020 total almost 750, new ‘Super Scoopers’ helps battle blazes

October 22, 2020

Almost 750 wildfires have been ignited in Nevada so far this year – and fire season isn’t over yet “In Nevada we call it a...

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

October 22, 2020

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

October 6, 2020

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

October 2, 2020

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

September 30, 2020

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

September 18, 2020

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

September 17, 2020

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...

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