Coulson Aviation

Coulson wins 10 year New South Wales fire contract – fleet includes 7 helicopters

Coulson wins 10 year New South Wales fire contract – fleet includes 7 helicopters

16-Jul-2024Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce a new, $400 million dollar (AUD), 10-year contract with Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS). Awarded after an open and competitive bid process, Coulson will manage, operate, and maintain their entire fleet. The company has managed the majority of the NSW RFS aircraft fleet for the previous five... Read more

Coulson and Kawak Aviation partner on Black Hawk upgrade program

Coulson and Kawak Aviation partner on Black Hawk upgrade program

11-Mar-2024Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce its partnership with Kawak Aviation to launch a modern, upgraded, and more cost-effective Firefighting Black Hawk aircraft platform. The world’s largest aerial firefighting company that designs, manufactures, installs, and operates aircraft, Coulson is leading the innovative charge for the proven UH-60-based firefighting aircraft to help ensure a safe solution... Read more

Coulson Aviation receives Transport Canada ATO approval

Coulson Aviation receives Transport Canada ATO approval

25-Jan-2024Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation, a world leader in aerial firefighting, has received Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO)  approval, making it the first aviation company approved to provide training in aircraft structures and one of 20 ATOs across Canada. Coulson’s ATO allows the company to train students toward their Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures (AME-S) license at no... Read more

Coulson Aviation Awarded $16M QRF Contract

Coulson Aviation Awarded $16M QRF Contract

30-Nov-2023Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce it was awarded a $16 million firefighting contract to continue supporting Southern California’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) year-round throughout 2024, with an option to continue through 2025. “Coulson Aviation is thrilled to extend our support of the Southern California QRF,” says Britton Coulson, President and Chief Operating Officer of... Read more

Coulson Aviation Procures Two Level D Flight Simulators

Coulson Aviation Procures Two Level D Flight Simulators

25-Oct-2023Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation, a world leader in aerial firefighting, has significantly increased its training capabilities via the procurement of two Level D full flight simulators – the world’s only CH-47D simulator and one of two existing UH-60A and L simulators – from CAE in Arlington, Texas. The simulators, which are night vision goggle (NVG) compatible and... Read more

Coulson Aviation Awarded Year-Round Contract for SoCal QRF

Coulson Aviation Awarded Year-Round Contract for SoCal QRF

20-Jul-2023Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce its selection as the only private helicopter operator for the fifth consecutive year to support Southern California’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to fight wildfires. Contracting with Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura County fire departments with its fleet of Very Large Helitankers, pilots, and support crews, this new contract extends... Read more

Columbia Helicopters and Coulson Aviation Partner in Offering RADS-L Delivery System

Columbia Helicopters and Coulson Aviation Partner in Offering RADS-L Delivery System

8-Mar-2023Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters, a leading manufacturer and operator of heavy-lift helicopters, has announced a new partnership with Coulson Aviation, a world leader in aerial firefighting technology, to offer Coulson’s RADS-L Delivery System for operators of Columbia’s Model 234 helicopters. The RADS-L is a large-capacity, high-flow firefighting tank that can hold up to 3,000 gallons of water... Read more

Coulson provides firefighting support to Argentina

Coulson provides firefighting support to Argentina

23-Feb-2023Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation announced that it is providing aerial firefighting support services to Argentina via a CDN $6.8 million dollar government to government (G2G) contract between the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) and Argentina’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MAyDS). Beginning in January 2023, one of Coulson’s CH-47 helitankers is on a contract for a four-month... Read more

Coulson Aviation expand helicopter firefighting ops in Australia

Coulson Aviation expand helicopter firefighting ops in Australia

9-Apr-2020Source: Coulson Aviation

New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has awarded the operation and maintenance of their recently acquired 412 fleet, as part of an existing 10-year contract with Coulson Aviation PTY. Coulson Aviation PTY has also moved its Australian headquarters from Melbourne to Bankstown, securing a 1,114 sq m hanger facility. The new Australian home-base... Read more

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