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How helicopter firefighting technology is revolutionizing wildfire defense in the wildland–urban interface

New technologies and operational tactics are redefining helicopters' role in defending communities at the wildland–urban interface. The changes span updated mission concepts, tools and crewing approaches that aim to improve responsiveness, precision and crew safety when combating wildfire threats adjacent to populated areas.

2026-01-08T05:47:31.853849-08:00

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Forest Air Helicopters fighting wildfires across Victoria and New South Wales

2026-01-08T00:33:03.871787-08:00

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SUBARU Bell 412EPX begins Middle East demo tour showcasing firefighting and multi‑mission capabilities

2025-12-17T05:34:11.379559-08:00

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VIH says S‑92 Fire Raptor proving itself as a super‑heavy firefighting workhorse

2025-12-05T05:18:31.715902-08:00

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How helicopter firefighting technology is revolutionizing wildfire defense in the wildland–urban interface New technologies and operational tactics are redefining helicopters' role in defending communities at the wildland–urban interface. The changes span updated mission concepts, tools and crewing approaches that aim to improve responsiveness, precision and crew safety when combating wildfire threats adjacent to populated areas.

2026-01-08T05:47:31.853849-08:00

How helicopter firefighting technology is revolutionizing wildfire defense in the wildland–urban interface

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Forest Air Helicopters fighting wildfires across Victoria and New South Wales Forest Air Helicopters, described by AerialFire Magazine as one of Australia’s “quiet achievers,” is deploying its rotary‑wing fleet to support wildfire suppression operations across Victoria and New South Wales. The operator’s activity underscores the role of specialist helicopter companies in domestic aerial firefighting.

2026-01-08T00:33:03.871787-08:00

Forest Air Helicopters fighting wildfires across Victoria and New South Wales

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Coulson Aviation launches Boeing 767 VLAT conversion programme for aerial firefighting Coulson Aviation has launched a conversion programme to turn Boeing 767s into Very Large Air Tankers (VLATs) for aerial firefighting. The initiative, announced via Air Attack, aims to expand heavy air‑tanker capacity by adapting 767 airframes for large‑volume retardant and water delivery operations worldwide.

2025-12-21T18:26:14.893268-08:00

Coulson Aviation launches Boeing 767 VLAT conversion programme for aerial firefighting

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SUBARU Bell 412EPX begins Middle East demo tour showcasing firefighting and multi‑mission capabilities Following its display at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, Bell Textron's SUBARU Bell 412EPX has launched a Middle East demonstration tour in firefighting and multi‑mission configurations. It will visit rotorcraft facilities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar and aims to show capability to hundreds of public‑safety and defence customers.

2025-12-17T05:34:11.379559-08:00

SUBARU Bell 412EPX begins Middle East demo tour showcasing firefighting and multi‑mission capabilities

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Rotorcraft suppliers unveil firefighting, utility, patrol and construction solutions at VAI Aerial Work Safety Conference At the VAI Aerial Work Safety Conference, rotorcraft manufacturers and suppliers unveiled a range of firefighting, utility, patrol and construction solutions — from purpose‑built aircraft and mission kits to hoists, buckets and avionics upgrades — emphasizing safety and operational efficiency for aerial work operators.

2025-12-16T08:31:34.904204-08:00

Rotorcraft suppliers unveil firefighting, utility, patrol and construction solutions at VAI Aerial Work Safety Conference

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Cloudburst appoints BOOST Systems as exclusive U.S. and Canadian representative for Fire Bucket products IMS New Zealand, maker of the Cloudburst Fire Bucket, has named North Vancouver-based BOOST Human External Cargo Systems as its exclusive U.S. and Canadian representative. BOOST will provide localized sales, field technical support and distribution, expanding Cloudburst's footprint and service capability in the North American aerial firefighting market.

2025-12-11T08:10:39.007292-08:00

Cloudburst appoints BOOST Systems as exclusive U.S. and Canadian representative for Fire Bucket products

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VIH says S‑92 Fire Raptor proving itself as a super‑heavy firefighting workhorse VIH Helicopters reports the S‑92 'Fire Raptor' has outperformed expectations in firefighting operations, demonstrating capability as a super‑heavy wildfire suppression workhorse and giving the programme considerable expansion potential across missions, operators and international fleet sales.

2025-12-05T05:18:31.715902-08:00

VIH says S‑92 Fire Raptor proving itself as a super‑heavy firefighting workhorse

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Beyond Major Airlines: Lucrative Pilot Careers in Cargo, Corporate, Charter, Firefighting and Unmanned Pilots can find lucrative careers outside major airlines in cargo, corporate, charter, aerial firefighting and unmanned operations. These alternative pathways offer varied duty patterns, career progression and compensation models, presenting opportunities for experienced and entry‑level pilots seeking higher pay, flexible schedules or mission‑focused flying.

2025-12-04T12:03:57.589210-08:00

Beyond Major Airlines: Lucrative Pilot Careers in Cargo, Corporate, Charter, Firefighting and Unmanned

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How helicopter firefighting technology is revolutionizing wildfire defense in the wildland–urban interface

Forest Air Helicopters fighting wildfires across Victoria and New South Wales

SUBARU Bell 412EPX begins Middle East demo tour showcasing firefighting and multi‑mission capabilities

VIH says S‑92 Fire Raptor proving itself as a super‑heavy firefighting workhorse

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