Sweden’s wildfire defense expands with Air Tractor scooper water bombers
Air Tractor Europe recently delivered to Sweden the second of two Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss scooper water bombers. The aerial firefighting airplanes, pilots and…
First AT-802F FRDS GEN III Firegates Installed On U.S. Air Tankers
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…
Market Expands For Fire Boss In The United States
Fire Boss LLC announced the purchase of a new Fire Boss by Arkansas-based AirPro Aviation for delivery in December of 2020.
It’s time to get serious about how to best utilize our aerial firefighting fleet
Initial response with smaller single engine air tankers such as the Air Tractor AT-802F has proven to be an effective and less costly strategy in other countries. Bill Derr makes a compelling case that it’s time for the SEAT to lead the attack here in the U.S.
Air Tractor AT-802F airtankers fought Australia bushfires
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…
Fire Flyer.
Mike Young, Chief SEAT Pilot | Air Spray USA, Chico CA | AT-802F Fire Boss He flew the A-10 protecting soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq….
Big work for small tankers from Prineville
The Bulletin
Israel Firefighting Squadron Acquires More Air Tractor AT-802F Firebombers
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has recently taken delivery of six more Air Tractor AT-802F air tankers as a part of a multi-million dollar contract with Elbit Systems…
AT-802F Field Report
Firefighting Operations in Eastern Europe Fast Becoming Balkan Firefighting LeaderIt has become almost an annual event. Each year, across southeastern Europe, hot and dry weather,…