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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

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

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

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Coulson Aviation launches Boeing 767 VLAT conversion programme for aerial firefighting

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

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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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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

Vertical Mag

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

Vertical Mag

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

Vertical Mag

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

Vertical Mag

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

Flying Magazine

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

De Havilland

De Havilland Canada and Avincis partner to sustain CL‑series waterbombers De Havilland Aircraft of Canada and Avincis announced joint initiatives to support the out‑of‑production CL‑series amphibious waterbombers, including the CL‑215 and CL‑215T. The collaboration focuses on sustainment, spares and fleet support measures to extend operational availability for existing operators.

2025-12-03T08:28:49.010621-08:00

De Havilland Canada and Avincis partner to sustain CL‑series waterbombers

Aviation Week

Aviation Week 2025 Photo Contest — editors’ commercial aviation picks from 787 crews to aerial firefighting Aviation Week's 2025 Photo Contest editors’ picks showcase striking commercial aviation images — from a Boeing 787 flight crew illuminated over Greece at night to an aerial firefighter dropping retardant near an endangered house and the photographer capturing the scene. The selection highlights operational, safety and human-interest facets of the sector.

2025-12-02T15:54:39.139937-08:00

Aviation Week 2025 Photo Contest — editors’ commercial aviation picks from 787 crews to aerial firefighting

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

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

Coulson Aviation launches Boeing 767 VLAT conversion programme for aerial firefighting

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

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