Aero-Flite has brought five aerial firefighting aircraft to Chico, Calif., for its annual Spring Training, a two-week program that prepares pilots for the wildf ...
Supporting aerial firefighting missions, the Boeing 767 is set to become the next chapter in Coulson Aviation USA's Very Large Airtanker program (also known as VLAT). The program will mark a ...
Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc. is drawing renewed attention to its advanced aerial firefighting equipment as the wildland fire community observes the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 ...
They are more than 65 feet long, with a wingspan of roughly 93 feet; inside, only a pilot and co-pilot sit. The power and purpose of these planes come from their tanks, which hold 1,600 gallons of ...
The Government of Canada is investing $316.7 million over the next five years to increase Canada’s aerial wildfire ...
BOISE, Idaho (KVOA) - Wildland firefighters specializing in aerial supervision and airtanker operations are gathering in Arizona. The training aims to prepare them for a potentially busy fire year in ...
EL CAJON, Calif. — As peak fire season escalates across San Diego County, emergency crews are taking their firefighting mission to new heights. On Tuesday, CAL FIRE brought together its aerial ...