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Coulson acquires 10 ex-Canadian air force C-130s as British Columbia wildfires drive airtanker demand

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Coulson is expanding its aerial firefighting fleet with 10 C-130s formerly operated by the Canadian air force, as severe wildfires in British Columbia underscore the need for additional airtanker capacity. The acquisition strengthens the company’s ability to support wildfire response with large transport-derived firefighting aircraft.

Discovered 2026-08-10T01:18:17.835985-07:00 | 2026-08-10T01:18:17.835985-07:00

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  • The acquisition adds 10 C-130s to Coulson’s firefighting fleet, materially increasing available large-aircraft airtanker capacity.
  • British Columbia’s worsening wildfire situation highlights the operational need for additional aerial resources during high-demand fire seasons.
  • The move demonstrates how retired military transport aircraft can be repurposed to expand specialized emergency-response fleets.

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