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Conair Delivers 20th Dash 8-400 Aerial Firefighter

Conair Group Inc. has converted a total of 20 Dash 8-400 aircraft into aerial firefighting units, responding to the escalating need for advanced fire suppression capabilities. Notably, 15 conversions were completed in the last four years.

2024-12-20T13:52:04.947697-08:00

Vertical Mag

Aerial Firefighting Enhances Night Operations with NV Technology

2024-12-19T07:00:07.801288-08:00

AirMed&Rescue

Victoria Prepares Aerial Fleet for High-Risk Summer

2024-12-19T11:42:51.896114-08:00

cheknews.ca

Philippine Mars Forced to Delay Museum Transfer Due to Engine Issues

2024-12-15T23:01:04.584062-08:00

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Conair Delivers 20th Dash 8-400 Aerial Firefighter Conair Group Inc. has converted a total of 20 Dash 8-400 aircraft into aerial firefighting units, responding to the escalating need for advanced fire suppression capabilities. Notably, 15 conversions were completed in the last four years.

2024-12-20T13:52:04.947697-08:00

Conair Delivers 20th Dash 8-400 Aerial Firefighter

AirMed&Rescue

Victoria Prepares Aerial Fleet for High-Risk Summer Victoria, Australia's aerial firefighting fleet is mobilized with 54 aircraft strategically positioned to bolster state-wide firefighting efforts as fire season commences.

2024-12-19T11:42:51.896114-08:00

Victoria Prepares Aerial Fleet for High-Risk Summer

Vertical Mag

Aerial Firefighting Enhances Night Operations with NV Technology Firefighting agencies are progressively integrating night vision (NV) technology to improve aerial firefighting tactics after dusk. These advancements allow safer and more efficient operations, addressing visibility challenges and refining procedural tactics based on operational learnings.

2024-12-19T07:00:07.801288-08:00

Aerial Firefighting Enhances Night Operations with NV Technology

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UVic Aero Team Designs UAV for National Wildfire Combat Challenge The University of Victoria's Aero Team, supported by Conair, is developing an unmanned aerial vehicle tailored for wildfire suppression. Their innovative project will be showcased at the Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems competition in Medicine Hat, Alberta, scheduled for 2025.

2024-12-17T13:25:38.834847-08:00

UVic Aero Team Designs UAV for National Wildfire Combat Challenge

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FAA Approves Helitak's FT-1300 Tank for Airbus AS350/H125 Helitak Firefighting Equipment has received FAA approval for its FT-1300 retractable aerial firefighting tank for the Airbus AS350/H125 helicopters. This certification marks a milestone in enhancing firefighting capabilities for these aircraft, offering operators a lightweight, efficient solution for aerial firefighting missions.

2024-12-16T21:01:56.780515-08:00

FAA Approves Helitak's FT-1300 Tank for Airbus AS350/H125

cheknews.ca

Philippine Mars Forced to Delay Museum Transfer Due to Engine Issues The Philippine Mars, a historic Martin JRM Mars flying boat, encountered engine trouble shortly after departure from Sproat Lake, forcing an unexpected return to Vancouver Island. This delay hampers its planned relocation to the Pima Air and Space Museum.

2024-12-15T23:01:04.584062-08:00

Philippine Mars Forced to Delay Museum Transfer Due to Engine Issues

Aviation Week

Rising Fire Seasons Spur Increased Use of Firefighting Aircraft With climate change extending fire seasons globally, more aircraft are being deployed to combat escalating forest fires. Increased participation from aviation resources highlights the growing role of aerospace technology in addressing environmental challenges.

2024-12-15T13:07:32.695500-08:00

Rising Fire Seasons Spur Increased Use of Firefighting Aircraft

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Veteran Pilot Rick Roberts' 28th Season Tackling NSW Bushfires Rick Roberts, a seasoned Canadian pilot, embarks on his 28th firefighting season, maneuvering a large air tanker to combat the destructive bushfires across New South Wales. Despite his extensive experience, Roberts remains modest, downplaying any notion of heroism in his vital work.

2024-12-14T00:17:50.752756-08:00

Veteran Pilot Rick Roberts' 28th Season Tackling NSW Bushfires

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