Fire Boss Is Heading for Europe
Fire Boss LLC is sending 31 Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss amphibious water scoopers to Europe to help combat wildfires.
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,…
Farmers Use the Sky to Practice Soil and Water Stewardship
Joe Curless, a Fulton County farmer who co-operates Curless Flying Service with his father, Harley, says a growing number of farmers in the Prairie State hire aerial applicators to seed their cover crop acres using planes.
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…
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…
Peak Performance: Flying the Fire Boss
Join Dauntless Air at their annual training exercise in Cleburne, Texas, to explore their firefighting mission in the amazing Air Tractor 802F Fire Boss aircraft. Ride along to see what it takes to safely scoop 800 gallons of water out of a lake in 15 seconds and then release the roughly 6,600-pound load to douse simulated fires.
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…
DSU Aviation Certifies First Class of New Ag Pilots
The first ten students from the Commercial Aviation Department at Delta State University to graduate with an Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway Certification were recognized during a ceremony Friday, June 2 in the DSU airport hangar at the Cleveland Municipal Airport.
Behind the Scenes with Conair Aerial Firefighting
Discover how Conair is at the forefront of aerial firefighting and meet Jeff Berry, Director of Business Development, who shares insights about the changing fire season and how they prepare their pilots for duty.