Air Tractor News
Air Tractor’s SOAR Fund: Supporting Higher Education for Children of Fallen Pilots
Applications open now for qualifying students For nearly two decades, the Student Outreach and Assistance Resource (SOAR) program has provided tuition assistance to college students who lost a parent in an aerial application accident involving Air Tractor®...
Air Tractor releases new AMT training course dates
Olney, Texas – Air Tractor has released the schedule for its 2024/25 Aircraft Familiarization Courses. These introductory classes are tailored for aviation maintenance technicians who are new to Air Tractor products, but pilots, owners, and operators may also attend....
Valley Air Crafts buys Johnston Aircraft Service
Long-time Air Tractor dealer Valley Air Crafts has acquired Johnston Aircraft Service in Tulare, California.
Fire Boss Names Distribution Partner for Latin America
Air Tractor, Inc. dealer AgSur Aviones has been named an official distribution partner for the Fire Boss aerial firefighting system in Central and South America.
Ag aviation podcast hits the “Airwaves”
A brand-new podcast for the aerial agriculture industry has lifted off. Ag Airwaves launched on Aug. 23. The production is a collaboration between Air Tractor, the world’s leading ag aircraft manufacturer, and podcast host Graham Lavender, publisher of AgAir Update,...
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Grant Lane
The worldwide Air Tractor family is saddened by the loss of Grant Lane, President and CEO of Lane Aviation, Inc. “Grant was a big presence and influence at Air Tractor, and in the ag aviation industry,” says Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch. “We will miss him and...
Slovenia and Turkey boost firefighting response with Air Tractor AT-802F SEATs
Viver, Spain – The countries of Slovenia and Turkey are joining nations worldwide in strengthening their firefighting capabilities to combat increasingly frequent, dangerous, and destructive wildfires. The Republic of Slovenia recently took delivery of two Air Tractor...
Air Tractor Releases New Training Course Dates
Air Tractor has announced its 2023-24 schedule for its popular Aircraft Familiarization Courses. These classes are introductory in nature and designed for technicians that are relatively new to Air Tractor products. Pilots, owners, and operators are also invited to...
Air Tractor To Roll Out Modified Paint Scheme, Standard Color Options For Customers
Olney, Texas – In an effort to meet historic demand, Air Tractor airplanes will be produced with a modified paint scheme, offering customers standardized color options, reports Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch. Despite the supply chain debacle, Air Tractor had a...
Air Tractor Joins Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group
Air Tractor, Inc. has joined the United Aerial Firefighting Association (UAFA), a new organization dedicated to advocating for aerial firefighting safety and standardization on the local, state, and federal levels. “Wildfire seasons have become more complex with...
