Erickson & Sikorsky Tackle the Future of Aerial Firefighting Technology

Erickson and Sikorsky signed a development agreement tackling the future of firefighting, integrating Sikorsky’s MATRIX™ Technology into the S-64. Read More

Firehawk  Helicopter Described as Best All in One Helicopter

Sikorsky thanked the L.A County Fire Department, San Diego Fire-Rescue and CAL FIRE for their commitment to aerial fire-fighting operations with the FIREHAWK. Read More

Partnership Efforts to Address Australia's Wildfires

As bushfires burn throughout Australia, the USDA Forest Service and U.S. Department of the Interior continue to deploy wildfire personnel to assist with fire suppression efforts. Read More

Erickson Announces the S-64F+ Air Crane Helicopter

Erickson announced at Heli Expo 2020 a new production Air Crane, the S-64F+. Erickson stated the demand for the S-64 led to the introduction of the S-64F+. Read More

Body of Airman Killed Fighting Australian Fires Returning to U.S

Hundreds of Air Force members gathered last week in Florida to remember Rick DeMorgan, killed last month fighting wildfires in Australia. Read More

US Aerial Firefighters See Growing International Opportunities

The privately operated US aerial firefighting industry is pursuing a growing international market, as devastating fires continue in Australia, and the fire risk increases. Read More

FAA Approves Rare Permit to Replant After Wildfires

Wildfire restoration got a huge boost in both safety and speed thanks to a recent FAA approval for Seattle based DroneSeed. Read More

Colorado Springs Airport to Be Home to New Regional Firefighting Base

The Colorado Springs Airport and U.S. Forest Service will spend $17 million to build a regional firefighting base at the airport that will allow air tankers to load retardant to battle fires in five states and parts of 10 others. Read More