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Airport Fire Containment Grows As Firefighters Assess Damage

September 16, 2024

Aerial fire code proposed in New Zealand

January 19, 2016

The National Rural Fire Authority (NRFA) of New Zealand has unanimously agreed that a new code would be developed for aerial firefighting. The code will be auditable as part of the AIRCARE Audit, but is likely to be limited to just proof of pilot competency, equipment status and condition.

Planes help douse grass fire

January 19, 2016

A smoldering burn pit caught fire late Wednesday afternoon along 18 Road near Phillips and burned an estimated quarter section of grass before area...

Air Tractor AT-802 – The newest weapon of the Israeli air force

January 19, 2016

Israel possesses one of the most powerful air forces of the Middle East. Because of this, it was shocking that Medinat Yisrael (The State of Israel) went to its knees in early December 2010 because it was not able to appropriately face, fight and win the battle against the wildfire.

Funds for the future

January 19, 2016

By the time you read this, our nation’s leaders should have made decisions that will shape the future of our economy. Unless they decide...

The next generation Air Tanker

January 18, 2016

After many years of speculation and rumors, the United States Forest Service has finally decided that it is time to stop cutting bait and actually start fishing. On November 30th, the agency posted a solicitation for bids for what they call the “Next Generation Air Tanker”.

2015 European Aerial Firefighting Conference

November 26, 2015

The 2015 European Aerial Firefighting Conference, organized by Tangent Link, a specialized UK-based conference and exhibition organizer, took place April 29-30, 2015 in the beautiful Croatian coastal city of Zadar.

Avialsa’s Air Tractors participated in extinguishing 180 fires over the last fire season in Comunitat Valenciana

August 26, 2015

The last fire season counted on a fleet of nine aircrafts in Comunitat Valenciana, Between pilots, ground support and mechanics, the company’s technical team consists of more than 100 people during the season.

It is going to be a busy one

June 26, 2015

Fire season is in full swing and it appears that it going to be the most active one in years. It started in December...

Shutdown or showdown

August 26, 2014

I subscribe to the Federal Aviation Agency’s monthly Safety Briefing. This morning I received an email from them that stated (paraphrased) due to the...

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