Aerial Firefighting Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation

Game Aerospace’s 1,200-gallon GB2 airtanker completes first flight

Game Aerospace’s GB2 firefighting aircraft has completed its first flight from Louise Thaden Field in Bentonville, Arkansas. The single-engine airtanker is designed for aerial wildfire operations, with the company pursuing FAA certification for the 1,200-gallon aircraft.

Discovered 2026-09-23T20:16:30.521596-07:00 | 2026-09-23T20:16:30.521596-07:00

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The first flight advances Game Aerospace’s effort to bring a purpose-built, single-engine airtanker to the aerial firefighting market, rather than adapting an agricultural or transport aircraft.
FAA certification remains the key next milestone before the GB2 can enter operational service; the aircraft is designed to carry 1,200 gallons for wildfire suppression.

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