DynCorp receives contract to continue work on CAL FIRE aircraft

DynCorp International (DI) has been awarded a new contract to continue supporting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) aviation program. Work will be performed at McClellan Park in Sacramento, California and aircraft are deployed across 13 air tactical and 10 helitack bases throughout the State. The competitively awarded contract has a … Continue reading "DynCorp receives contract to continue work on CAL FIRE aircraft"

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Former Carson Helicopters Vice President requests release from prison, fearing COVID-19

Steven Metheny’s falsification of records for a helicopter led to the deaths of nine firefighters and crew members in 2008

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Reports released about the helicopter that crashed on the Polles Fire in Arizona

The pilot was killed in the July 7, 2020 accident west of Payson

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Coulson partners with Linfox to form consortium for fighting bushfires

Coulson Aviation and Linfox have agreed to work together in a consortium to help Australians suppress bushfires. Coulson will bring helicopters and air tankers to the table to work with the logistics company Linfox, with both presently operating on multiple continents. The proposed fleet of large fixed wing air tankers, super heavy helicopters, and fire … Continue reading "Coulson partners with Linfox to form consortium for fighting bushfires"

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Firefighters criticize closure of air tanker base at West Yellowstone

They said more retardant could have been applied during the Bridger Foothills Fire near Bozeman, Montana

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Royal Commission recommends aerial firefighting fleet for Australia

The unprecedented 2019-2020 bushfire season in Australia resulted in the devastating loss of life, property, and wildlife across the nation. After the smoke cleared a Royal Commission was directed to work out not only how to prevent the severity of future bushfire seasons, but all natural disasters. Wildfire Today has a lengthy article covering many … Continue reading "Royal Commission recommends aerial firefighting fleet for Australia"

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Marta Timmons of Neptune Aviation passed away

Neptune Aviation Services' Chairwoman of the Board

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