
DETECT – LOCATE – COMMUNICATE
The initial use of ARTEMIS was focused on Search and Rescue operations. When it came to aerial firefighting, we saw its potential and decided to

RACE AGAINST TIME: Coordinating Fire Retardant Delivery to Combat Wildfires
By Shannon Horn Wildfire seasons are evolving. As seen with the recent fires that devastated Los Angeles, wildfires are now a year-round threat. These fires,

Heatwave Floats: Advancing Safety and Performance in Aerial Firefighting
Momentum Aeronautics is proud to announce the launch of Heatwave Floats, the newest innovation in aerial firefighting. After years of dedicated engineering and development, Heatwave Floats

First Aviation Services: Committed to Supporting Your Mission
First Aviation Services Inc.’s Rotary Wing Group includes Aviation Blade Services Inc. in Kissimmee, FL (West), and Anderson, CA (East); Piedmont Propulsion Systems LLC in Winston-Salem, NC; and Associated Aircraft Manufacturing and Sales Inc. in Ft.

Bridger’s MMA: Enhanced Awareness with Real-Time Data
For decades, firefighting aircraft have faced significant limitations—among them, theinability to see through thick smoke and provide real-time data to teams on the ground. These

Fire Killer C-130s in Action Over Los Angeles
C-130s of the USANG and USAFR in the battle against South California Wildfires By Babak Taghvaee The Southern California Wildfires of 2025, which began on