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

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

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

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has granted approval for the use of 180 drones by firefighters in Dubai

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

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