Senate Passes Padilla-Cosponsored Legislation to Improve Aerial Firefighting Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Wildfire Caucus, announced that the Senate passed bipartisan...
C-27J Spartan: Leonardo’s Latest Weapon Against Wildfires
By: Frank Taylor Leonardo has introduced a new powerhouse in wildfire management: the C-27J Next Generation “Fire Fighter.” Designed to...
New-Generation Aircraft In Development For Aerial Firefighting Mission
By: Tony Osborne After relying for decades on fleets of 1950s and ’60s-era aircraft, the firefighting industry is introducing new...
Researchers Explore Drone Swarms to Combat Wildfires
By: Jessica Lawrence UK researchers are hopeful that drone swarms could soon work together to extinguish fires before they escalate...
Bridger Aerospace Announces Fleet Deployment to Support Texas Firefighting Efforts
BELGRADE, Mont., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW),...
California secures seven C-130 military aircraft for fighting wildfires, exponentially strengthening aerial firefighting capabilities
Late last year Congress passed a critical issue of importance for California into law: authorizing the expedited transfer of seven...
Rotor Technologies Targets Releasing R550X Unmanned Helicopter
Rotor Technologies has initiated the production of its initial two R550X unmanned civilian helicopters, positioning the aircraft for potential applications...
Slovenia Adapts Air Tractor AT-802s for Firefighting in Amphibian Configuration
By: Sam Whittingham In a significant development, the Republic of Slovenia recently received its first two twin-seat Fire Boss aircraft...
‘Hero’ Northeastern grad dies in plane crash while aiding firefighting efforts in Australia
William Jennings graduated summa cum laude in May 2023 and was living with friends in Mission Hill, his father said....
California asked federal officials for firefighting aircraft 5 years ago. Where are they?
BY GILLIAN BRASSIL Nearly five years ago, Congress told the U.S. Air Force to convert seven surplus Coast Guard aircraft...