Hawaii’s Maui Fire Department (MFD) has unveiled its new firefighting helicopter, a Eurocopter BK 117 known as ‘Iolani’, which will enter regular service from 1 July
Helitak receives FAA approval for eight new aircraft models
The new additions bring the number of models certified for use with the FT4500 fire suppression tank to 18, with more models planned for approval in future
Coulson Aviation sells Fireliner to Argentinean province
Argentina’s province of Santiago del Estero has acquired a Boeing 737 Fireliner airtanker from Coulson Aviation USA, to be stationed in Las Termas De Rio Hondo
Integration, communication and innovation in aerial firefighting
AirMed&Rescue magazine spoke to Mark Woody of TracPlus tracking and communication service about the company’s latest efforts to enhance the ability of aerial firefighters to share information and enhance outcomes
San Diego County approves new firefighting helicopter
The county will now begin negotiations to purchase a Bell 412 EPX helicopter to support wildland firefighting efforts in the region, following the approval of the county’s Board of Supervisors