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...
Ailing veterans join lawsuits over firefighting foam used at Rapid City and Sioux Falls bases
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Military veterans who served on this base near Rapid City and at Joe Foss...
Will the EU’s €720 million gamble on firefighting planes pay off?
By Callum Tennant Here's a look at the new firefighting aircraft the EU is buying. As wildfires ripped through the Greek...
‘A lot of stress’: Army aircrew recount Greece firefighting mission
By Davis Winkie When 1st Lt. Matthew Blejwas graduated from the Army’s flight school in May, he knew he’d deploy to Europe...
3 dead in firefighting helicopter crash in California after midair collision with 2nd helicopter
ByKevin Shalvey and Marilyn Heck A firefighting helicopter crashed, killing all three crew members, after it collided with a second helicopter while...