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  • L3Harris and Air Tractor Sky Warden Team Selected for USSOCOM Armed Overwatch Contract
    Air Tractor News | Innovations | Military | Press Releases

    L3Harris and Air Tractor Sky Warden Team Selected for USSOCOM Armed Overwatch Contract

    August 1, 2022May 22, 2024

    Highlights: MELBOURNE, Fla. — U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has selected L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) and Air Tractor Inc.’s AT-802U Sky Warden™ system for its Armed…

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  • Air Tractor AT-502B performing aerial application over a lush green field, showcasing its capabilities in agricultural spraying.
    Air Tractor News | Innovations

    Air Tractor Aims for Record Aircraft Production in 2022

    July 15, 2022February 7, 2025

    Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch anticipates Air Tractor will produce more airplanes than last year despite supply chain disruptions. “At the midpoint of 2022, we…

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  • Air Tractor AT-802F aircraft performing aerial firefighting operations, releasing red fire retardant over a forested area to combat wildfires.
    Air Tractor News | Firefighting | Innovations

    Air Tractor AT-802F: Up For The Challenge of Increasing Wildfire Threats

    March 22, 2022February 7, 2025

    AT-802F: A versatile, cost-effective asset for initial and direct attack aerial firefighting. As the Aerial Firefighting North America 2022 Conference begins this week in San…

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  • Entrance to the International Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Convention in Oshkosh, featuring various national flags. The event showcases a range of aircraft models, including those from Air Tractor, known for their agricultural and firefighting capabilities.
    Agriculture | Air Tractor News | Innovations

    Propelling the Progress of Ag Aviation

    July 22, 2021February 7, 2025

    Air Tractor Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Ag Aviation at EAA AirVenture 2021 Oshkosh, WI — Air Tractor joins the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA)…

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  • Air Tractor AT-802F firefighting aircraft parked on a runway, showcasing a Trotter Controls Gen III Fire Gate and powerful engine, ideal for Initial Attack firefighting tasks. The plane is positioned against a clear blue sky, emphasizing its operational readiness and efficiency.
    Air Tractor News | Company Milestones | Firefighting | Innovations | Press Releases

    First AT-802F FRDS GEN III Firegates Installed On U.S. Air Tankers

    May 4, 2020May 7, 2025

    A new Gen III FRDS firegate has received STC certification for installation on Air Tractor AT-802F airplanes. Air Tractor, Inc. supplier Trotter Controls, with Air…

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  • Air Tractor AT-502B agricultural aircraft parked on a grassy field under a cloudy sky, showcasing its rear view and distinctive tail design, ideal for crop dusting and aerial application.
    Air Tractor News | Innovations

    New Air Tractor Tail Wheel Lock

    December 14, 2018February 7, 2025

    At the National Agricultural Aviation Association Ag Aviation Expo Convention in Reno, Nevada, Air Tractor displayed a new tail wheel lock for its airplanes. The…

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  • ESOP professionals at an awards ceremony, celebrating achievements in agricultural aviation, including representatives from Air Tractor, showcasing their contributions to the industry.
    Air Tractor News | Innovations

    Air Tractor Recognized for ESOP Communications Excellence

    April 25, 2018February 7, 2025

    Air Tractor was the recipient of two awards for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Communications Excellence at the ESOP Association Southwest Chapter Spring Conference. During…

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  • MVP50T Now Available For All Air Tractor Aircraft As Factory Option
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    MVP50T Now Available For All Air Tractor Aircraft As Factory Option

    April 20, 2016March 2, 2023

    Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch reports today that the aircraft manufacturer received Federal Aviation Administration certification for factory production line installation of the Electronics International MVP50T turboprop…

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  • Digital Horizon Now Standard Equipment In Air Tractor Aircraft
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    Digital Horizon Now Standard Equipment In Air Tractor Aircraft

    November 24, 2015March 8, 2023

    Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch announced that the RC Allen RCA2600-3 Digital Horizon has replaced the turn coordinator as standard equipment in all new Air…

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  • Air Tractor Introduces A New Airplane
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    Air Tractor Introduces A New Airplane

    October 26, 2015March 8, 2023

    Air Tractor, Inc. officially introduced a new variation of its popular 500-gallon capacity AT-502 series aircraft at a special event during its annual dealer meeting…

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