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SEAT Aircraft Makes Forced Landing in B.C

A skimmer aircraft conducted a “forced landing” while fighting the Connell Ridge wildfire approximately 15 kilometers south of Cranbrook on Tuesday evening, according to...

Forest Service Operates Temporary Large Air Tanker Base From Casper Natrona County Airport

CASPER, Wyoming - In the summer, Casper is the home base for two Single Engine Air Tankers, or SEATS, that help fight fires in...

From Olney to Oshkosh: Air Tractor Expectations Fly High For Aviation Event

Air Tractor, an agricultural aviation manufacturer located in Olney, is showcasing its product a long way from the familiar fields of North Texas. One...

Crews Work to Tamp Down Buffalo Fire Southeast of Lewiston

Firefighting crews from the Idaho Department of Lands worked overnight Saturday to contain a rapidly spreading wildfire about 10 miles southeast of Lewiston. What the...

NDF Signs Contract for Aerial Fire Assistance With Rutledge Airborne

Nevada Division of Forestry this week signed a three-year contract for air support during wildland firefighting throughout the state. Rutledge Airborne Applications, a veteran-owned and...

26 Year Old is the Youngest and First Ever Female Fire Boss Pilot

Aerial firefighting is a dangerous job and few make the cut in this fast- paced adrenaline-fueled world. Water-scooping Single Engine Airtanker (SEAT) pilot Mikaela...

Tooele Valley Airport Plays Key Role in Putting Out Utah Wildfires

The Tooele Valley Airport is normally known as a hub for skydiving, but this week the airport on the west side of the small...

Visibility Dominates Aerial Wildland Firefighting Efforts

“Visibility is dominating our decision making. It’s telling us what we can and cannot do.” said Dave Bloemkr, a Wildfire Operations Technician for the...

Fighting Fires in the Brazilian Sugar and Alcohol Complex

Produtiva Aeroagrícola is an aerial application company located in São Joaquim da Barra, in the northern state of São Paulo, Brazil. Although unknown to...

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