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Daher TBM 960 Selected by Conair for Wildfire Missions

Conair, a specialist in aerial firefighting, has acquired two Daher TBM 960 aircraft for use as 'bird dog' platforms in wildfire air attack missions. The TBM 960 marks its inaugural deployment in wildfire operations, enhancing Conair's capabilities in aerial firefighting strategies.

2025-01-29T15:03:17.072501-08:00

Los Angeles Times

Drone Collision Grounds CL-415 During Palisades Fire Operations

2025-01-09T16:53:01.135747-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Rocket Lab's Rapid Deployment for OroraTech's Wildfire Satellites

2025-01-22T15:28:04.534605-08:00

FlightGlobal

Avincis Secures Major CL-415 Firefighting Contract Renewal in Italy

2025-01-20T03:20:18.685802-08:00

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Black Hawk Helicopters Repurposed for Bushfire Combat in Australia Former US military Black Hawk helicopters are now actively deployed in Western Australia to tackle bushfires, demonstrating their versatility and effectiveness in emergency response operations. This transition highlights the adaptive reuse of military technology for civilian applications.

2025-01-31T22:27:55.357414-08:00

Black Hawk Helicopters Repurposed for Bushfire Combat in Australia

Fox Weather

First-person view of daring helicopter rescue from Sloan Peak in western Washington state

2025-01-31T13:48:52.107087-08:00

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CBC

Culver City Tech Exec Pleads Guilty in Drone Collision with Super Scooper During Palisades Fire Peter Tripp Akemann has agreed to plead guilty to reckless drone operation, which damaged a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft during the Palisades Fire. He will cover $65,169 in repairs and complete 150 hours of community service designated for Southern California wildfire relief.

2025-01-31T11:51:08.474078-08:00

Culver City Tech Exec Pleads Guilty in Drone Collision with Super Scooper During Palisades Fire

Vertical Mag

Vita Inclinata Advances CAL FIRE's Firehawk Fleet with Rescue Tech Vita Inclinata has equipped CAL FIRE's Firehawk fleet with 16 Vita Rescue System units. This deployment is set to enhance aerial firefighting capabilities by improving mission success rates and increasing safety across operations.

2025-01-31T06:21:59.409348-08:00

Vita Inclinata Advances CAL FIRE's Firehawk Fleet with Rescue Tech

Aviation Source

Daher TBM 960 Selected by Conair for Wildfire Missions Conair, a specialist in aerial firefighting, has acquired two Daher TBM 960 aircraft for use as 'bird dog' platforms in wildfire air attack missions. The TBM 960 marks its inaugural deployment in wildfire operations, enhancing Conair's capabilities in aerial firefighting strategies.

2025-01-29T15:03:17.072501-08:00

Daher TBM 960 Selected by Conair for Wildfire Missions

Space.com

NASA JPL Aids Firefighting Efforts by Refueling Helicopters Post-LA Fires Following the LA fires, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has opened its facilities to assist firefighting efforts by providing crucial refueling services for helicopters. This collaboration highlights the support of the aerospace community during emergency situations.

2025-01-29T08:07:44.203577-08:00

NASA JPL Aids Firefighting Efforts by Refueling Helicopters Post-LA Fires

Aviation Week

Daher Delivers First TBM 960 Aircraft to Conair for Wildfire Missions Daher has delivered the first two TBM 960 'birddog' aircraft to Canadian company Conair Group to enhance their aerial firefighting capabilities. This delivery, following a comprehensive analysis of 50 types of aircraft by Conair, marks the TBM's entry into wildfire air attack operations.

2025-01-28T11:45:19.299759-08:00

Daher Delivers First TBM 960 Aircraft to Conair for Wildfire Missions

AirMed&Rescue

De Havilland Selects FTG for Canadair 515 Components Firan Technology Group will supply critical components for De Havilland Aircraft of Canada's Canadair 515, enhancing the fixed-wing firefighter aircraft’s capabilities. This contract signifies FTG's strategic role in aerospace manufacturing, supporting DHC’s initiatives to bolster aerial firefighting solutions.

2025-01-27T08:50:43.091132-08:00

De Havilland Selects FTG for Canadair 515 Components

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