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Alt text: Air Tractor AT-802 agricultural aircraft parked on a runway, showcasing its robust design and powerful engine, ideal for crop dusting and aerial application tasks. The plane is positioned against a clear blue sky, emphasizing its operational readiness and efficiency in agricultural aviation.
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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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20,000th Lethbridge-built Pratt & Whitney engine installed in Air Tractor airplane
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20,000th Lethbridge-built Pratt & Whitney engine installed in Air Tractor airplane

April 17, 2020February 7, 2025

Scott Delong of Farmers Cooperative in Dorchester, Nebraska, left, with Garrett Frost of Frost Flying upon delivery of Air Tractor AT-602-1308. The partnership between Texas-based…

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New Zealand’s First Air Tractor 502XP Delivered To Super Air Ltd.
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New Zealand’s First Air Tractor 502XP Delivered To Super Air Ltd.

March 9, 2020February 7, 2025

The popular Air Tractor 502XP continues its global reach by taking to the skies above New Zealand, thanks to ag operator Super Air Ltd. John…

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Air Tractor AT-802F airtankers fought Australia bushfires
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Air Tractor AT-802F airtankers fought Australia bushfires

March 3, 2020May 7, 2025

As the Aerial Firefighting North America 2020 Conference begins this week in Sacramento, California, international firefighting agency attendees will be assessing the damage, intensity and…

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Air Tractor aviation helmet featuring the Air Tractor logo, designed for pilots operating agricultural aircraft such as the Air Tractor AT-502B and AT-802 series. Ideal for crop dusting and aerial application, showcasing safety and performance in the field.
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Custom Painted Air Tractor Helmet Goes Up For Bids at Ag Aviation Expo Live Auction

November 19, 2019February 7, 2025

Tuesday afternoon an Air Tractor custom painted helmet will go to the highest bidder at the NAAA Live Auction. The HGU-55 Kevlar helmet comes equipped…

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Air Tractor AT-502B agricultural aircraft parked on a runway during sunset, showcasing its design and functionality for crop dusting and aerial application.
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Air Tractor Brings AT-402B To NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando

November 19, 2019February 7, 2025

This week at the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando, Florida, Air Tractor is displaying an AT-402B with some of the…

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Portrait of a professional in front of an Air Tractor agricultural aircraft, showcasing the company's commitment to innovative aviation solutions in farming and crop management.
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Meet Air Tractor’s New Training Manager At Ag Aviation Expo

November 19, 2019February 7, 2025

This week at the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando, Florida, Brian Hahn, Air Tractor’s Director of Training will be at…

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Air Tractor AT-502B agricultural aircraft in flight, performing aerial application at sunset, showcasing its versatility in crop dusting and pest control.
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Air Tractor Realigns Western U.S. Dealer Sales Territories

October 18, 2019February 7, 2025

OLNEY, Texas — Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch today has announced a change in the Air Tractor dealers serving the Western United States. Three Air…

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Northwest U.S. Air Tractor Dealer Retires

October 10, 2019February 7, 2025

OLNEY, Texas — Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch announced today the retirement, as an Air Tractor dealer, of Chip Kemper, owner of Queen Bee Air…

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Air Tractor AT-502B agricultural aircraft performing aerial application over a wheat field, showcasing its efficiency in crop dusting and precision agriculture.
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Air Tractor Airplanes At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019

July 19, 2019February 7, 2025

OLNEY, Texas —Two Air Tractor AT-802 series airplanes will be at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the nation’s largest annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts. The 802 series…

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