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Fire Boss Planes Play Crucial Role in Fighting Wildfires in Washington

RICHLAND, Wash - Aerial firefighters play a crucial role on the front lines of battling wildfires and are consistently available to help. Dauntless Air Chief Pilot...

Pilot Profile – Angela Tanton

By Emily Hewitt I have been working at the Coeur D’ Alene tanker base over the summer, where I ran into Angie Tanton, the pilot...

Sindag Launches Informational Campaign on Aerial Firefighting

South American Agricultural Aviation's role in protecting people, land, and crops from fire is the focus of a new firefighting campaign launched this week...

Neurosurgeon’s Take: Increase your Odds of Walking Away After a Crash

by Dr. Samantha Parker Lane When talking about motorcycle accidents, a common saying is, “It’s not a matter of if, but when.” Unfortunately, this same...

MZL Polish Firefighters

History In 1972, the WSK PZL Warszawa Okęcie company started a ZUA (Agro Aviation Services Unit) operational division to provide aerial firefighting operations and agro-aviation...

Aerotech Australia Grows Fleet

The Aerotech Group, based in Parafield in South Australia continues its expansion with the delivery of two ex-United States Army UH-60L Blackhawks The aircraft...

Wildfires Out of Control – Do We Have What We Need?

As more people migrate from urban areas to the suburbs or countryside, the risk of wildfires threatening our homes and lives increases. We often...

The Drop – Record Fires, Outdated Systems

Will the U.S. Face Its Own ‘Black Summer’ Before Aerial Firefighting Gets the Overhaul It Desperately Needs? What a season it has been, from record-breaking...

Craymer’s Counsel – Best Practices – Preservation

Does your engine have a time when it sits unused? Are you properly preparing to let it sit on or off the airframe? Like any...

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