22-Jan-2025Source: Billings Flying Service
In the wake of the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles this month, Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) deeply appreciates the support of Montana and California lawmakers in urging the FAA to certify its six CH-47D Chinook helicopters awaiting certification. Once certified, these heavy lift aircraft can join the BFS fleet in rapidly delivering up to... Read more
23-Dec-2024Source: HeliHub.com
The team at HeliHub.com would like to wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2025. This is the time of the year we celebrate the birth of Jesus – we would not have Christmas if Jesus Christ had not been born. Which means that anyone celebrating Christmas acknowledges the birth of... Read more
6-Nov-2024Source: Leonardo
The Italian National Fire Corps (Vigili del Fuoco, part of the Ministry of the Interior) will introduce eight AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters in a special configuration dedicated to mountain operations and firefighting. These aircraft, which will add to an existing fleet of 28 AW139s, are expected to be delivered starting before the end of 2025,... Read more
5-Nov-2024Source: El Paso County Sheriff Office
Recently, El Paso County Sheriff and Fire Warden Joseph Roybal welcomed the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control’s Firehawk Helicopter and crew to the El Paso County Emergency Services facility in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Legislature approved the funding ($24 million) for the long-awaited first custom firefighting helicopter in 2021, with near-unanimous votes in... Read more
15-Oct-2024Source: Ecocopter
September 20, 2024, marked the beginning of an aid mission for Ecocopter+Helisul and Airbus Foundation, in their joint fight against the devastating forest fires in Bolivia, which currently mainly affect the regions of Santa Cruz. The H145 helicopter, equipped with cutting-edge firefighting technology, began its journey to the heart of Bolivia’s Chiquitania, a region besieged... Read more
9-Sep-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Flager County has now officially received its brand-new Airbus H125 in a late August ceremony – the aircraft will be operated by their Fire & Rescue unit under the program name of “FireFlight”. From the July 2023 press announcement by Airbus, the central Florida county ordered the new helicopter to replace their existing AS350B3, the oldest... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: Entrol
As wildfire season intensifies across the Northern Hemisphere, Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and FFS flight simulators, has proudly announced the launch of its enhanced firefighting training simulator capabilities, now available for all Entrol mission-capable simulators. The latest addition to Entrol’s simulator range focuses on enhancing pilots’ abilities to tackle wildfires,... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: AEM
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is granted a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its modern MTP136D P25 forest service radio. The Transport Canada awarded STC #SH24-21 is a significant milestone for AEM, as well as for operators providing aerial firefighting services using the industry workhorse H125 (AS350) aircraft. “This acknowledgement makes... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: City of Peoria
The City of Peoria will “cut the ribbon” to commemorate the debut of its first Aviation Unit and reveal the new Bell 505 helicopter, as a new tool to enhance public safety capabilities in the West Valley. The Ribbon Cutting is planned for Tuesday, August 20, 7:30 a.m., in the Centennial Plaza Amphitheater, behind City... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Air Method
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider, has partnered with the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) to establish Fire STAR, a new air medical base set to open in September and provide emergency medical services for the El Paso community. The El Paso City Council’s approval of the five-year contract with Air Methods last... Read more
6-Aug-2024Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, together with Australian firefighting equipment designer and manufacturer, Helitak Firefighting Equipment Pty Ltd (“Helitak”), announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the FT5000 fire tank for the Sikorsky S-92A helicopter, granting a Supplemental Type Certificate. This industry-first firefighting platform combines... Read more
5-Aug-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at APSCON 2024 that the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has signed a purchase agreement for a SUBARU Bell 412EPX to advance its firefighting and rescue operations. “Bell is excited to work with San Diego Fire-Rescue as it expands their city’s public safety fleet,” said Lane Evans, managing director, North... Read more
31-May-2024Source: GPMS
GPMS International announced today that The Aerotech Group, South Australia’s largest privately owned aviation operator, has completed installation of Foresight MX HUMS on one of their UH-60 Black Hawks. Additionally, Aerotech has placed a follow-on order with options for additional aircraft. Based in Adelaide, Aerotech operates a fleet of fixed and rotary aircraft performing agricultural,... Read more
26-Apr-2024Source: Philippine News Agency
Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco on Tuesday pushed for the acquisition of firefighting choppers amid a sudden surge of fire incidents. Frasco has filed House Resolution (HR) 1686 urging the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to include in their proposed... Read more
19-Apr-2024Source: Kawasaki
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced the receipt of an order by Shizuoka City for a H145//BK117 D-3 helicopter (hereafter, “D-3”), the newest model in the BK117 series. This will be delivered in March 2026, and used as a firefighting and disaster relief helicopter . This order is the fourth D-3 to be used for firefighting... Read more
17-Apr-2024Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace is proud to announce the successful certification of its T1000-E Aerial Fire Suppression System (AFSS) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for installation on Airbus Super Puma series helicopters. This achievement marks a significant milestone in aerial firefighting technology, positioning Recoil as a leader in innovative solutions for combating wildfires. “We are confident that the T1000-E will... Read more
9-Apr-2024Source: UAVOS
UAVOS has successfully completed its first field deployment supporting wildfire suppression agencies with its UVH 170 unmanned helicopter. In this mission, UAVOS’ drone pilots were deployed during the day and also at night to gather timely data for situational awareness, ensuring high-quality data collection. Providing geospatial data in real-time has been a goal in fire... Read more
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
5-Mar-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Thai Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has said he would appeal a funding request rejection for two Kamov Ka32 helicopters for the ministry’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM). Mr Anutin, who also serves as deputy prime minister, said the DDPM needs two more Ka32s and the first purchase should come from the 2024 fiscal... Read more
5-Mar-2024Source: Helitak
Helitak Firefighting Equipment, an Australian-based aerial firefighting tank manufacturer, announced on February 22, 2024, that the company was expanding its operations in the United States. The company has recently secured the lease of a 20,000-foot property at Camarillo Airport in California, where it will grow its operations in the United States. The new 20,000-foot facility... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo orders recently signed for a total of three AW139s, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with over... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters, a global leader in heavy-lift helicopter solutions, announces a new development program to redefine Chinook commercial operations worldwide. As the OEM of the Commercial Chinook, the Model 234, Columbia plans to create a new model of super heavy-lift aircraft through converting existing CH-47D Chinook aircraft. This development program, named the 234 Special Purpose... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Rain
Rain, a leader in aerial wildfire containment technology, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company specializing in advanced rotorcraft, completed flight tests in late 2023 demonstrating how an autonomous helicopter carrying water can be quickly launched to suppress a wildland fire in its very early stage. Rain and Sikorsky collaborated to perform the integrated flight demonstrations at... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace is on the brink of a major milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nears final approval for the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) of its groundbreaking T1000-E Wildfire Suppression System. Following months of rigorous testing and evaluation, Recoil Aerospace anticipates STC approval for the T1000-E system, signaling a significant advancement in aerial firefighting technology. “We... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: Nova Scotia
The Province is taking advantage of federal funding to replace its fleet of four helicopter water bombers. “Being prepared for emergencies such as wildfires is critical to protecting communities and Nova Scotians. That’s why we’re considering all options and are upgrading our fleet of helicopters to ensure we can manage wildfires in the future,” said... Read more
13-Dec-2023Source: Technisonic
Technisonic Industries is proud to continue its support of the Aerial Firefighting Market with its introduction of Forestry Mode available on both the TDFM-9000 and TDFM-9300’s. Forestry Mode addresses the space and installation challenges in the cockpit and antennas associated with updated United States Forestry Service (USFS) communications requirements. Developed to meet the USFS... Read more
5-Dec-2023Source: Helitak
Helitak Firefighting Equipment announced on November 29th, 2023, at the European Rotors show in Madrid, Spain, that the company has appointed Adrien Dillard to oversee sales of Helitak aerial firefighting tanks in the European market. Adrien comes to Helitak with an extensive aviation background spanning over fifteen years of customer service experience in major markets,... Read more
27-Nov-2023
As destinations renowned for their high temperatures and diverse topography ranging from mountainous terrain and dense forests to arid landscapes, both Spain and Portugal are subject to the devastating impact of wildfires. Helicopter firefighting services are a formidable aerial defence against these blazing infernos. Air bp supplies fuel to various helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS)... Read more
24-Nov-2023Source: Bell
For decades, Bell has held an active presence in the European market by acting as a vital partner in providing innovative and high-performing aircraft for customers across the region. With hundreds of commercial aircraft groups, public safety, military, and HEMS customers, Bell continues to make its mark across the region. At this year’s largest rotorcraft-only... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
San Diego County Sheriff Kelly A. Martinez unveiled two new helicopters during a news conference on Monday, November 20 at the Sheriff’s ASTREA (Aerial Support to Law Enforcement Agencies) base at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. ASTREA is the Sheriff’s aviation unit which has been providing aerial support to the Sheriff’s Department and partner agencies... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Air Methods
United Rotorcraft, a global leader in critical mission systems for nearly 30 years, and DART Aerospace, a Canadian aerospace company specialized in designing, manufacturing, and supporting helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft components and systems for nearly 43 years, announced today their partnership agreement to develop an aerial firefighting system for the Airbus Super Puma family of... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace, a leading technology company specializing in advanced aerial firefighting solutions, is excited to announce its latest contract win, marking the company’s expansion into the Asia Pacific region. Recoil will provide two Tsunami T1000-E Aerial Fire Suppression System tanks for the Korea 119 Emergency Services H225 Super Pumas, which are set to enhance firefighting... Read more
10-Oct-2023Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Madison Fire Department has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online Critical Care Review program to provide additional training for their paramedics. With stations in the City of Rexburg, Townsite of Archer, and Sugar City, Madison Fire responds to an ever-increasing number of fire and ambulance... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: v2track
v2track has partnered with Sydney-based engineering firm Airborne Mission System (AMS) to resell and support their AFDAU-T1 unit. The AFDAU-T1 has transformed the way aerial firefighters collect and report operational data and it offers unique benefits for rotary and fixed-wing operators. The AFDAU-T1 meets the requirements of the National Aerial Firefighting Centre of Australia (NAFC)... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: Blue Hawaiian Shifts
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the sole helicopter tour company serving all four major Hawaiian Islands since 1985, has shifted its operations from tourism to supporting disaster relief efforts in the areas devastated by the wildfires in Lahaina. With tourism operations temporarily paused out of Kahului Airport, Blue Hawaiian has partnered with Blue Hawaiian Activates hotel partners,... Read more
4-Aug-2023Source: New South Wales Government
Rural Fire Service (RFS) aerial firefighting capabilities received a significant boost today with the arrival of a $9 million high-capacity waterbombing helicopter at Richmond. The new helicopter will allow for aerial firefighting at night and expand on existing air capabilities. Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib was joined by Commonwealth Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman... Read more
29-Jun-2023Source: DART Aerospace
DART Aerospace is proud to announce that it has received an FAA STC amendment, for the H145 Fire Attack™ System (FAS). This amendment now includes installation on D-2 and D-3 helicopter models as well as the previously approved C-2 model. The DART Aerospace H145 Fire Attack™ System, specifications are: – Capacity: 260 GAL (985 L)... Read more
29-Jun-2023Source: Bell
In the last few years, damaging wildfires have swept through the Greater Los Angeles area at an alarming rate. When these wildfires erupt, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is among the first to respond. On average, the LAFD responds to approximately 1,478 emergency incidents every day. As these fires spread across America’s second largest... Read more
24-May-2023Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Martin County Fire Rescue has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical care clinician online education program for the first responders on their flight team. Located in the southeastern part of the state, Martin County Fire Rescue provides emergency management and medical response, fire suppression... Read more
2-May-2023
The lawyer for the families of the individuals who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Korea last November has reported that they have filed a complaint against local government officials for violating the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. The accident occurred on November 27, 2022, when a Sikorsky S-58 firefighting helicopter crashed on a... Read more
18-Apr-2023Source: Douglas County
Your home is your sanctuary and likely one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. That’s why Douglas County continues to make historic investments in the firefighting tools needed to protect your life and property from wildfires. At the April 11 Business Meeting, The Board of Douglas County Commissioners committed more than $1.5 million... Read more
11-Apr-2023Source: Rain Industries
Rain Industries, a leader in automated rapid initial wildfire suppression, has added the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk to its list of supported aircraft, demonstrating the ability to remotely command the aircraft via satellite link from a central command center. This milestone event showcases early steps towards a network of automated aircraft capable of rapidly responding... Read more
5-Apr-2023Source: Morongo Nation
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians gathered on March 31 with elected leaders and regional public safety officials to christen a new tribal ground ambulance and medical helicopter that will provide life-saving critical care and medical transport services on the Morongo Reservation, in communities across the San Gorgonio Pass and beyond. The innovative partnership between... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions is pleased to announce the selection of critical mission equipment suppliers, SEI Industries, to partner in developing forestry protection and firefighting mission equipment for Phenix Ultra 2XL aircraft. The team will incorporate several proven SEI products into the Ultra 2XL Remotely Piloted UAS platform, including the industry-leading Bambi Bucket and the Sling Dragon... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Babcock International Group today announced the conclusion of its portfolio alignment programme with the completion of the sale of certain of its aerial emergency services businesses to Ancala Partners. These businesses were sold for a cash consideration of €136.2 million (c. £120 million), before completion adjustments and transaction costs. In turn, Ancala have rejuvenated the... Read more
22-Feb-2023Source: UAFA
In an effort to respond to the ever-growing wildfire challenge, leading aerial firefighting companies have joined together to form a powerful industry association that will serve to foster safety and standardization in the aerial firefighting community. The United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA) was founded at the end of 2022 as a non-profit association with the... Read more
13-Feb-2023Source: Chilean Army
[electronic translation] Bell-412 helicopters and their air crews are operating from the Maquehue Air Base in Temuco and from the Temporary Air Garrison (GAT) based at the Carriel Sur Airport in Talcahuano, who continue to support the fight against the forest fires that affect the south of the country. Thus, on February 8, an aircraft... Read more
2-Jan-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Just before the Christmas break, a signing ceremony took place between the Georgia Border Police (part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in that former Soviet-bloc country) and Airbus Helicopters. Border Police head Nikoloz Sharadze, and Romain Lana – the Regional Sales Manager Eastern Europe and Central Asia for Airbus Helicopters – presided at the... Read more
14-Dec-2022Source: Rotor
Rotor’s team of MIT scientists is combining flight control algorithms, computer vision, and satellite communications to create CloudPilot, an operating system that will make aircraft operations safer and easier. Using CloudPilot, a pilot can “teleoperate” a helicopter from anywhere in the world. The system uses commercial Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations such as SpaceX’s StarLink... Read more
12-Dec-2022Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters announced today that Executive Vice President Michael Tremlett has been named President/CEO effective January 1, 2023, to replace current President/CEO Steve Bandy who is retiring at the end of the year. Mr. Bandy will remain on the Columbia Board of Directors as Vice Chairman to continue to support the Columbia team. Columbia is... Read more
25-Nov-2022Source: NSW Ports
A CH-47D Chinook helicopter that will join the state’s firefighting arsenal for the upcoming bushfire season arrived at Port Botany’s Patrick Terminals this week. The Coulson Aviation chopper arrived at NSW’s premier port on board the Synergy Busan from the US yesterday morning. Engineers constructed the water-bombing aircraft on the terminal before it launched from... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: KAI Korea Aerospace Industries
[electronic translation] ‣ Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a contract with the Public Procurement Service on the 18th to supply two forest helicopters. Two units will be delivered in the second half of 2024. ‣ The total contract amount was KRW 49.8 billion, which included repair parts, ground support equipment, technical manuals, technical and maintenance... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: HAI
Day 1 of the annual event incorporating aerial firefighting, utilities, patrol, and construction work includes presentations on HEC, NVG, digital distraction in the cockpit, and more. Close to 400 industry professionals attended Day 1 of HAI’s two-day Aerial Work Safety Conference at the Boise Centre West in Boise, Idaho, yesterday. The conference, formerly the HAI Aerial Firefighting... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
Communities on the Mid North Coast are better protected thanks to a new multi-purpose Rural Fire Service (RFS) helicopter unveiled at Coffs Harbour. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke said the $6 million asset is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment including Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) cameras, live video capabilities and winching equipment. “This is... Read more
14-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Every July, wildfires sweep through Montenegro’s forestland, destroying endangered terrain and threatening people’s lives. When more than half of Montenegro’s ecosystem consists of vast woodland and mountains, the need for a reliable aircraft to help combat severe wildfires is imperative. For the Montenegro Air Force, that’s the Bell 412 EPi. As the only active in-country operator... Read more
7-Nov-2022Source: Junta de Castilla y León
[electronic translation] The Governing Council today approved the contracting of works for the construction of a helicopter base for fighting forest fires called El Oterico, located in the smaller local entity of Oterico, in the municipality of Riello (León), with a budget of 1,585,511 euros. It is an action financed by the European Union through the... Read more
4-Nov-2022Source: KFI AM 640
The Orange County Fire Authority Thursday announced it had approved the acquisition of two new firefighting helicopters. The new Sikorsky S70 Firehawk helicopters were approved by the authority’s board a week ago. The new helicopters replace the authority’s 1966 UH-1H “Super Hueys” that had become too expensive to maintenance. See Full Story.... Read more
28-Oct-2022Source: Ecocopter
Seventy percent of Chilean territory, home to more than 7.5 million people, is susceptible to forest fires. For this reason, the government, in order to prevent this type of disaster, has allocated a budget of Ch$83,000 million, which will allow 62 aircraft and some 3,000 brigade members in 283 brigades, distributed between the regions of... Read more
25-Oct-2022Source: Sonoma County Gazette
Firefighters want to remind everybody of the cooler weather that will be brought by the coming winter season, and this is a great time to check your chimneys for debris before use, to prevent chimney fires. We have already started to see some rain this season, and we want to remind everybody to drive slower... Read more
25-Oct-2022Source: HAI
In recognition of the many operations entailed in aerial work, HAI has renamed its Aerial Firefighting Safety Conference the HAI Aerial Work Safety Conference, which will be held Nov. 16–17, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. The event’s focus changes as well. All the firefighting sessions remain, but this year, the program will expand to include... Read more
14-Oct-2022Source: Korea Aerospace Industries
[electronic translation] Government agencies repurchase domestic helicopters that have been verified for perfect mission performance. ‣ Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a contract with the Public Procurement Service to supply two police helicopters on the 5th and one firefighting helicopter in Gyeongbuk on the 12th. Three units will be delivered in the second half... Read more
7-Sep-2022Source: SAFE Structure Designs
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs and L.A. County Fire Department team up to develop a custom ergonomic set of maintenance stands for the B412. The SAFETY FIRST ergonomic stands allow technicians SAFE access to perform maintenance on the engines, transmission, and main rotor systems of their H412 aircraft. These stands are lightweight and easy to... Read more
7-Sep-2022Source: IBAMA
IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) conducts a large and comprehensive annual Forest Firefighting Training program held in Brazil’s capital city of Brasilia at the National Park and includes both theory and practical elements. This year’s training program introduced SEI’s SLING DRAGON, an important device for the integrated management of controlled... Read more
20-Jul-2022
Aside from their offshore operations, Babcock are also selling their onshore interests. Employees were told yesterday that Ancala Partners, a mid-market infrastructure investor was buying Babcock operations in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Sweden and Finland. The deal is priced at €136.2 million Excluded are operations in UK, France, Canada and Australia, where Babcock also operates defence... Read more
17-Jun-2022Source: TracPlus
The AFDAU-T1, Australia’s standout additional telemetry unit (ATU) for aerial firefighting, has achieved compliance for the new US Forest Service requirements for event data this week. The update enables all Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit (AFDAU) units already installed in aircraft to meet compliance specifications. AFDAU-T1 lead engineer, Zane Vohland, says that with the increase... Read more
1-Jun-2022Source: Hawaii News Now
Maui Fire Department officials say a new asset will help them cover more ground and save more lives. “A lot more cargo, a lot more firefighting capability, a lot more rescue capability,” said Maui Fire Chief Bradford Ventura. It comes at a perfect time as the county sees alarming numbers of wildfires. See Full Story.... Read more
26-May-2022Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter is pleased to announce a new 12-year contract with the Department Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), Western Australia, to provide 24/7 emergency rescue helicopter operations. Vince D’Rozario, CHC’s Regional Director Asia Pacific, said: “We are honoured to be awarded this contract. This award reinforces the strong partnership with DFES, established over the... Read more
23-May-2022
Emergency landing in lake while scooping water for firefighting work for a fire in the area of Wymysłów. Helicopter ended up nearly fully submerged and inverted. Sole occupant pilot safely left helicopter and was admitted to hospital... Read more
6-May-2022Source: msn
The Cal Fire Air Attack Base in Hollister now has an even greater defense going into this fire season – the S70i, also known as the fire hawk. On Sunday, Cal Fire helicopter pilot, Dennis Smith who’s been flying for 30 years admired their new chopper and shared that out of all the aircraft he’s... Read more
22-Mar-2022Source: United Rotorcraft
United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation, announced today the delivery of a HH-60 aerial fire system to Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Air Support Unit. United Rotorcraft configured the aircraft with their FIRESYSTEM, including a 1,000-gallon water tank attached to the belly of the aircraft, extended landing gear to accommodate the tank, and... Read more
9-Mar-2022Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation, today signed a marketing teaming agreement that formalizes how both companies will collaborate to meet growing global interest in the S-70™ FIREHAWK® helicopter. The agreement will enable the team to identify demand, and more quickly build and configure new... Read more
28-Feb-2022Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, has partnered with Australian fire-fighting equipment designer, Helitak Firefighting Equipment Pty Ltd (“Helitak”), to develop a new mission for the Sikorsky S-92A as a next-generation, multi-purpose fire-fighting platform. As the largest owner of the S-92A, Milestone worked closely with Helitak to develop the... Read more
21-Jan-2022Source: Helitak
Arista Aviation Services (Arista) and Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment (Helitak) have entered into a Cooperation Agreement to modify and provide aerial firefighting helicopters with expandable underbelly fire suppression tanks. As a leader in Sikorsky Black Hawk UH-60 airframe modifications, Arista retrofits different configurations, including the aerial firefighting platform and views the Helitak FT4500 as a... Read more
19-Jan-2022Source: AvSax
Many air ambulance helicopters in the UK are now carrying a specialist piece of equipment to help keep the crew, patients and aircraft safe in the event of a fire or even an explosion. More than 20 helicopters are operated by specialist aerial emergency medical services (EMS) company Babcock and following a detailed look into... Read more
15-Dec-2021
Experts agree that there will be above-normal temperature conditions and below-normal rainfall, which implies that the fuel – the vegetation – will have much drier characteristics and this evidently contributes to a greater frequency and extension of forest fires that will break out in the central-southern area of the country. Faced with this worrying forecast,... Read more