Victoria Unveils 2019/2020 Fire Season Aerial Firefigting Fleet

The Victorian State government in Australia introduced its largest-ever seasonal aerial firefighting fleet at a press event at Avalon Airport west of the city this week. Read More

Coeur d'Alene Airport Sees New Development

Wooden boat manufacturer StanCraft Co. is constructing a 30,000-square-foot private airplane hangar at the Coeur d’Alene Airport-Pappy Boyington Field. Read More

How to Become an Aerial Firefighting Pilot
A top-notch aerial firefighter isn’t a pilot – they’re a firefighter with an airplane. They know fire behavior and suppression tactics. They understand that fire is the mission.  Read More

Finding Cash for Aerial Firefighting a Constant Battle

With the early onset of what is already a catastrophic fire season, it’s timely to take a look at aerial firefighting in Australia. Australia was late to the game. Read More

CFA Readies Crews With Aerial Firefighting Drills in Victoria

CFA firefighters switched to airplane mode for an all-day aerial firefighting training exercise at Lilydale Airport on Sunday, 1 December. Read More

U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Aim to Cut Down on Fatal Accidents

The arrow is pointing in the right direction - - downward.  Over the past two decades, the U.S. helicopter fatal accident rate has been cut in half. Read More

Hartzell Propellers Holds Three Day Summit in Florida 

Hartzell Propeller's network of Recommended Services Facilities gathered in Florida for the company's biennial three-day conference on propeller safety.  Read More

Firehawk Deliveries Continue for United Rotorcraft
United Rotorcraft continued its rapid pace deliveries of two more Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks this week. Delivering to L.A. County Fire and San Diego County Fire. Read More