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Slovenian officials posing in front of an Air Tractor FireBoss model after the county committed to buying firefighting aircraft for its fleet.
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Slovenia and Turkey boost firefighting response with Air Tractor AT-802F SEATs

June 30, 2023May 29, 2024

Viver, Spain – The countries of Slovenia and Turkey are joining nations worldwide in strengthening their firefighting capabilities to combat increasingly frequent, dangerous, and destructive…

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Peak Performance: Flying the Fire Boss
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Peak Performance: Flying the Fire Boss

June 21, 2023February 7, 2025

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.

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A technician assembling components of an Air Tractor aircraft in a manufacturing facility, showcasing the detailed work involved in building agricultural aircraft.
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Air Tractor Releases New Training Course Dates

June 21, 2023February 7, 2025

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…

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DSU Aviation Certifies First Class of New Ag Pilots
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DSU Aviation Certifies First Class of New Ag Pilots

June 13, 2023February 7, 2025

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.

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Behind the Scenes with Conair Aerial Firefighting
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Behind the Scenes with Conair Aerial Firefighting

June 5, 2023February 7, 2025

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.

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Air Tractor AT-802B agricultural aircraft in flight over a green field, showcasing its capabilities for crop dusting and aerial application.
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Air Tractor To Roll Out Modified Paint Scheme, Standard Color Options For Customers

June 1, 2023February 7, 2025

Olney, Texas – In an effort to meet historic demand, Air Tractor airplanes will be produced with a modified paint scheme, offering customers standardized color…

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Air Tractor Joins Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group
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Air Tractor Joins Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group

April 26, 2023February 7, 2025

Air Tractor, Inc. has joined the United Aerial Firefighting Association (UAFA), a new organization dedicated to advocating for aerial firefighting safety and standardization on the…

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Cockpit view of a flight simulator training session for aerial firefighting, featuring advanced technology and realistic graphics of wildfire scenarios, showcasing the operational capabilities of Air Tractor aircraft.
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Conair Expands Pilot Training Capability

March 27, 2023February 7, 2025

Conair Group Inc. announced the integration of three additional Flight Training Devices (FTDs) into its Mission Training System (MTS) platform, used to train aerial firefighting pilots in a simulated environment.

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Pilot seated indoors with an Air Tractor AT-502B agricultural aircraft visible through the window, showcasing its robust design and agricultural capabilities.
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Five years flying with SwathPRO® yields optimal results.

March 24, 2023February 7, 2025

Lary Graf, Evergreen Flying Service, Rayville, LouisianaIt takes a lot to impress veteran ag pilot Lary Graf, but the innovative technology of the CapstanAG™ SwathPRO…

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Texas aerial applicator gives SwathPRO™ system  a thumbs up.
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Texas aerial applicator gives SwathPRO™ system a thumbs up.

March 16, 2023February 7, 2025

Brad Lauderdale – Liberty Flying Service, Castroville, TexasAir Tractor pilots who have been flying with the recently STC-approved CapstanAG™ SwathPRO aerial application system say it…

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