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Agency shake-up for Southern California firefighting aircraft program

Hailed at its inception as a joint public-private partnership between the county fire agencies of Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange County and SoCal Edison, the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) program has ...
Agence France-Presse

Coulson Aviation Announces Launch of Boeing 767 VLAT Program

Coulson Aviation USA has announced the launch of its Boeing 767 Very Large Airtanker (VLAT) program, marking a significant ...
The Florida Times-Union

Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc. Advances Helicopter Firefighting Solutions

Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc. has entered a new chapter of growth following the appointment of Steven Sawyer as President at Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc. in March 2025, positioning the Bend, ...
Hoodline

California Bolsters Firefighting Capabilities with High-Tech Resources and a Record $3.8 Billion Budget on LA Fire Anniversary

California enhances wildfire prevention and response, including new fire engines, LiDAR mapping, upgraded aerial fleet, and ...

New firefighting planes arrive to boost Tasmania’s bushfire fighting power

The arrival of six fire bombing planes has bolstered Tasmania’s firefighting capabilities, with the extra aircraft ready for ...
CBS News 8

Aerial firefighting teams across San Diego County ready to strike from the skies

EL CAJON, Calif. — As peak fire season escalates across San Diego County, emergency crews are taking their firefighting mission to new heights. On Tuesday, CAL FIRE brought together its aerial ...