ROME—Burgeoning international demand for aerial firefighting aircraft is giving new life to an old airlifter. It was long assumed that when Airbus’ A400M took over transport duties in the French, ...

Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc. is drawing renewed attention to its advanced aerial firefighting equipment as the wildland fire community observes the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 ...

They are more than 65 feet long, with a wingspan of roughly 93 feet; inside, only a pilot and co-pilot sit. The power and purpose of these planes come from their tanks, which hold 1,600 gallons of ...

BOISE, Idaho (KVOA) - Wildland firefighters specializing in aerial supervision and airtanker operations are gathering in Arizona. The training aims to prepare them for a potentially busy fire year in ...

The trial mobilised significant resources, including the  Airbus H130 FlightLab helicopter, two aircraft, an ATR 72 test ...