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Air Tractor headquarters in Olney, Texas, featuring the company logo and flags. The facility is known for manufacturing agricultural aircraft, including the AT-502 and AT-802 models, which are designed for efficient firefighting and aerial application.
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Prather Joins Air Tractor As Chief Financial Officer

September 1, 2020February 7, 2025

Jeremy Prather has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Air Tractor, Inc.

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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.
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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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Two men celebrate the milestone of the 20,000th Lethbridge engine installation on an Air Tractor aircraft, showcasing the AT-802A model. The event highlights advancements in agricultural aviation and the partnership between Farmers Cooperative and Frost Flying, Inc.
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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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Air Tractor AT-602 agricultural aircraft flying at sunset, performing crop dusting operations with precision. The aircraft is designed for efficiency in aerial application, showcasing its robust build and agility in the field.
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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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Portrait of a smiling man in a gray shirt, standing in front of Air Tractor aircraft in a hangar, highlighting the AT-502B and AT-802A models known for their agricultural and firefighting capabilities.
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Air Tractor Welcomes New Quality Control Manager

May 16, 2019February 7, 2025

Manuel Vijarro Air Tractor, Inc. announced the recent addition of Manuel Vijarro as the company’s Director of Quality. He will lead Air Tractor’s quality assurance/quality…

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Custom Air Inc, Lane, and Jim Hirsch standing in front of an Air Tractor 802A-800th aircraft, holding a sign for Custom Air, Inc. at Lane Aviation. The image highlights the aircraft's agricultural capabilities and the teamwork behind its operation.
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Air Tractor Releases 800th Aircraft in AT-802 Series

May 16, 2019February 7, 2025

L-R: Air Tractor Sales Coordinator Chris Lockhart; Michael Hutchins, Custom Air, Inc.; Logan Lane of Lane Aviation; Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch Olney, Texas aircraft…

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Portrait of Craig Jimenez in a suit.
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Craig Jimenez Joins Air Tractor Board of Directors

May 16, 2019February 7, 2025

OLNEY, Texas–Air Tractor, the leading manufacturer of single-engine agriculture, firefighting and utility aircraft announced that Craig Jimenez was elected to its board of directors at…

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Jim Hirsch stand with another man who is receiving the key to the 50th AT-502XP that stand in the background.
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Air Tractor Delivers 50th AT-502XP

February 19, 2019February 7, 2025

Air Tractor recently marked the delivery of its 50th 502XP. It was one of three 502XP airplanes delivered in early February to three Canadian aerial…

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Air Tractor Announces New Dealer for Canada
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Air Tractor Announces New Dealer for Canada

June 20, 2018February 7, 2025

A new Air Tractor dealer for Canada: Portage Aircraft Specialties President Dave Frisch Air Tractor, Inc. President Jim Hirsch announced today the addition of a…

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Pilot in cockpit of an Air Tractor agricultural aircraft, equipped with a headset and visor, preparing for flight operations.
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Airtractor.com Has New Pilot Training Documents Section

April 3, 2018February 7, 2025

Air Tractor AT-802 and AT-802A pilots and pilot instructors now have a more direct way to download the revised Air Tractor AT-802-802A Pilot Training Course…

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