Month: November 2024

Aerial Firefighting with the Leonardo C-27J Spartan

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Aerial FIrefighting

By: Will Nance Leonardo has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in wildfire management: the C-27J Next Generation “Fire Fighter.” Designed to enhance aerial firefighting efforts, this twin-engine turboprop aircraft complements helicopters and amphibious scooper planes by delivering precision and efficiency. At its core is the advanced MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System), a modular unit … Read More “Aerial Firefighting with the Leonardo C-27J Spartan” »

U.S. Delivers T-6C Texan II Aircraft to Vietnam, Strengthening Defense Ties

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Vietnam

By: Brent Coulder On November 20, 2024, the United States delivered five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II training aircraft to Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Vietnam defense relations. (Air Force) This delivery is part of a broader agreement to supply a total of 12 T-6C aircraft, with the remaining seven scheduled for delivery by 2025. … Read More “U.S. Delivers T-6C Texan II Aircraft to Vietnam, Strengthening Defense Ties” »

New-Generation Aircraft In Development For Aerial Firefighting Missions

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Aerial FIrefighting

By: Tony Osborne After relying for decades on fleets of 1950s and ’60s-era aircraft, the firefighting industry is introducing new technologies and fleets to make their operations safer, more effective and ready to meet growing demand. The wildfire threat is worsening and is increasingly a year-round concern. Aerial-firefighting insiders no longer talk of fire seasons … Read More “New-Generation Aircraft In Development For Aerial Firefighting Missions” »