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Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp

French startup Kepplair says it has secured its first ATR72 (ATR72-600-based) prototype for aerial firefighting conversion testing. It plans initial water-dropping trials by year-end and aims for certification in spring 2027, positioning the program as a faster pathway to replace aging Canadair fleets for wildfire seasons.

2026-06-02T02:12:31.267190-07:00

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U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk crash in Mississippi: both aviators eject safely; training flights partially paused

2026-05-26T15:09:19.566249-07:00

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Conair to supply four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft for Canada’s wildfire response

2026-05-28T12:11:31.136273-07:00

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Noemi outlines electric amphibious aircraft playbook for firefighting, skydiving and defense markets

2026-05-19T12:25:31.720130-07:00

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Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp French startup Kepplair says it has secured its first ATR72 (ATR72-600-based) prototype for aerial firefighting conversion testing. It plans initial water-dropping trials by year-end and aims for certification in spring 2027, positioning the program as a faster pathway to replace aging Canadair fleets for wildfire seasons.

2026-06-02T02:12:31.267190-07:00

Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp

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US demos and pitches “Ukraine-style” counter-UAS: Tycho.AI’s rotor-drone intercept concept and ParaZero’s DefendAir net launcher Tycho.AI is pitching the Pentagon on small, ultra-agile rotor-driven drone interceptors modeled on Ukraine’s experience countering larger attack platforms. Separately, ParaZero demonstrated in the US its DefendAir net-launcher system, reporting a 100% success rate against fast incoming FPV drones.

2026-06-01T20:20:35.533995-07:00

US demos and pitches “Ukraine-style” counter-UAS: Tycho.AI’s rotor-drone intercept concept and ParaZero’s DefendAir net launcher

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Conair to supply four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft for Canada’s wildfire response Conair is set to provide four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft to support Canada’s wildfire response efforts. The deployment underscores continued investment in purpose-built air attack capability for seasonal operations and rapid scaling of aerial firefighting assets.

2026-05-28T12:11:31.136273-07:00

Conair to supply four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft for Canada’s wildfire response

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U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk crash in Mississippi: both aviators eject safely; training flights partially paused A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk training jet crashed around 12:30 p.m. Central in rural Mississippi after an incident during a training flight. Both naval aviators ejected safely and were taken for medical evaluation; Chief of Naval Air Training says some training flights were paused. Investigation is underway.

2026-05-26T15:09:19.566249-07:00

U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk crash in Mississippi: both aviators eject safely; training flights partially paused

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Spain to retrofit A400M transports with specialized firefighting equipment Spain’s president, Pedro Sánchez, announced on May 21, 2026 that the Spanish Air Force will fit some Airbus A400M military transports with specialist firefighting kits. The move signals how operators are adapting the A400M beyond airlift roles to add capability for aerial wildfire response.

2026-05-22T06:55:17.416423-07:00

Spain to retrofit A400M transports with specialized firefighting equipment

AINonline

Noemi outlines electric amphibious aircraft playbook for firefighting, skydiving and defense markets Noemi says it is building an electric amphibious aircraft designed for multiple missions, with an emphasis on aerial firefighting alongside skydiving operations and targeted entry into military markets. The company’s positioning mirrors growing interest in scalable, purpose-adaptable airborne firefighting capacity.

2026-05-19T12:25:31.720130-07:00

Noemi outlines electric amphibious aircraft playbook for firefighting, skydiving and defense markets

Vertical Mag

ATSB survey report surfaces key themes from aerial firefighting operations The ATSB’s May 13, 2026 report identifies the main themes emerging from its aerial firefighting survey, highlighting operational and safety factors relevant to aircraft and crew participating in wildfire response missions. The findings are intended to support future risk reduction across aerial firefighting activity.

2026-05-13T07:09:29.729411-07:00

ATSB survey report surfaces key themes from aerial firefighting operations

Vertical Mag

ATSB flags situational awareness and misunderstanding in helicopter–firebombing close encounter over Victoria The ATSB report examines a loss-of-separation incident over Victoria involving a helicopter and a firebombing aircraft, attributing the event to misunderstanding and inadequate situational awareness. The findings point to breakdowns in how crews perceived and managed the fireground airspace during the encounter.

2026-05-05T06:34:44.723584-07:00

ATSB flags situational awareness and misunderstanding in helicopter–firebombing close encounter over Victoria

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Kepplair secures first ATR72 prototype for firefighting conversion, targeting first drop tests late 2026 and certification in sp

U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk crash in Mississippi: both aviators eject safely; training flights partially paused

Conair to supply four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft for Canada’s wildfire response

Noemi outlines electric amphibious aircraft playbook for firefighting, skydiving and defense markets

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