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The Airbus-developed firefighting kit for the A400M Atlas has entered operational service for the first time as France battles a series of wildfires that have swept…

Bastia-based MRO firm signs LoI for 10 modification kits from French developer Kepplair Evolution. MRO provider Corsica Technics has signed a letter of intent (LoI) covering…

Neptune Aviation has received its first Airbus A319 to be modified for wildland firefighting operations Continue reading Neptune receives first A319 firefighting aircraft at Aerospace Testing…

Cool heads That last requirement is perhaps even greater since, besides direct attack, the MFC can be used as a preventative spray as well as part…

Spain is to fit some of its Airbus A400M military transport aircraft with specialist firefighting equipment, the country’s president, Pedro Sánchez, announced on May 21, 2026. …

Silicon Valley students take on pros with wildfire drones. By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The prestigious XPRIZE competition to find innovative solutions to battle the…

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has opened a new East Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) station as part of a wider US$130m investment in emergency…

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed flight simulation software capable of modeling the complex interactions between helicopter rotors, wildfire behavior and water drops in…

French Startups Strive To Innovate European Firefighting Aircraft | Aviation Week Network Skip to main content Tony Osborne April 24, 2026 Positive Aviation plans to convert…

Airbus announced on Thursday that it has completed its first-of-its-kind trial in forest firefighting. The trial involved linking aircraft, helicopters, drones and ground personnel with communication…