Neptune Aviation begins transition to Airbus A319 for aerial firefighting
Neptune Aviation President Jennifer Draughon (right) and Aerotec & Concept CEO Johan Clochet sign an agreement to convert Airbus A319 aircraft for wildland firefighting. The Airbus A319s will gradually phase into Neptune’s fleet of aerial firefighting aircraft. Neptune Aviation announces transition to Airbus A319 fleet Neptune Aviation Services, based in Missoula, Montana, has announced its […]
Coulson Aviation announces expanded aerial firefighting operations in Chile
Coulson Aviation secures firefighting contract with Chile’s CONAF Coulson Aviation has secured a new contract with Chile’s National Forest Corporation (CONAF) through its partnership with BRYSA. According to Coulson Aviation, the agreement expands its ongoing role in Chile’s firefighting efforts. The company’s fleet for these operations includes a Boeing 737 FireLiner, C-130 Hercules, and Citation […]
Federal funding to advance aerial firefighting training with new flight simulator
Delta State University’s aviation department receives federal grant Delta State University’s Commercial Aviation Department has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to purchase an advanced Agricultural and Aerial Firefighting Flight Simulator. As reported by Delta State University, the simulator, an Air Tractor 802 model, will be the first of its kind and will support […]
New aerial firefighting helicopter introduced for Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Fire District expands aerial firefighting capabilities As reported by Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Contra Costa Fire has entered into a partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to bolster its firefighting resources. This collaboration involves staffing a seasonal aerial firefighting helicopter to enhance the district’s ability to contain and suppress vegetation […]
Aerial firefighting model analyzes mass firefighting unit effectiveness
Study details the aerial drop characteristics of mass firefighting units A new numerical model has been developed to examine the aerial drop characteristics of mass firefighting units, as published in a study by Xuan Li et al in the Fire Safety Journal. The study focuses on creating a model that simulates the stages of mass […]
Challenges in aerial firefighting
With insights from Paul Petersen, Executive Director of UAFA, FSJA explores how outdated aerial firefighting strategies are failing against increasingly severe wildfires Communities across the United States are increasingly vulnerable to wildfires, which are growing more frequent and destructive each year. Paul Petersen, the Executive Director of the United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA), said of […]
TracPlus Beacon app launched for advanced aerial firefighting tracking
Innovative tracking solution for aerial firefighting TracPlus, a global provider of aerial firefighting software solutions, has announced the launch of TracPlus Beacon. This innovative mobile application transforms smartphones into advanced tracking devices. The new app integrates seamlessly with the TracPlus Cloud platform, extending trusted tracking, operational oversight, and safety to more asset types across land, […]
FAA approves Aero-Flite’s Dash 8-400AT for aerial firefighting across the US
Aero-Flite receives FAA certification for Dash 8-400AT airtanker Aero-Flite Inc. has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Dash 8-400AT airtanker. This certification allows U.S.-registered Dash 8-400ATs to conduct aerial firefighting missions throughout all states, with Aero-Flite, based in Spokane, Washington, overseeing operations. Dash […]
United Aerial Firefighting Association calls for a streamlined wildfire response system
United Aerial Firefighting Association addresses wildfire crisis in the U.S. The United Aerial Firefighting Association (UAFA) is emphasizing the urgent need for an improved wildfire response system in the United States. The association’s call to action comes in the wake of the devastating Texas Panhandle fires. Unlike urban fire departments, which typically have swift and […]
Bridger Aerospace deploys aerial firefighting technology to Oklahoma
Bridger Aerospace sends early-season wildfire support to Oklahoma Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., a leading aerial firefighting company, has announced the deployment of a Pilatus PC-12 Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) to Oklahoma. This move is aimed at providing aerial intelligence for managing early-season wildfires. The deployment marks the earliest seasonal dispatch of Bridger Aircraft since the […]
