2 dead after small plane crashes into bus and explodes in busy Brazil neighborhood
A plane crashed into a bus on a busy highway in Brazil on Friday morning, killing two and injuring six in the fiery horror.
How Do Airlines Manage Lithium Battery Fires Onboard?
It forms the backbone of many key modern-day decision-making processes in the industry, informing airlines and manufacturers ...
Drone pilot to plead guilty in collision that grounded aircraft fighting Palisades fire
A drone that authorities say was flying in restricted airspace on Jan. 9 put a fist-sized hole in the wing of a Super Scooper ...
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Leonardo’s C-27J Firefighter, A Multi-Mission Aircraft Which Can Complement Canadairs
Equipped with the MAFFS II system, Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan NG emerges as a versatile multi-mission platform which can deliver precision water/fire ...
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After LA wildfires, Oceanside reviews fire risks, preparedness
Following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Oceanside fire and water officials discussed the city's fire risks and preparedness.
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Firefighting helicopters are key to battling wildfires at night. A look at their high-tech features
The very large air tankers typically take center stage during the day. But once the sun goes down, they're grounded, and the awe-inspiring precision of these nighttime helicopters take over.
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Firefighting aircraft deployed to fight rapidly-growing Hughes Fire near Castaic
Boats returned to the Potomac River on Friday as part of the recovery effort and investigation after the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter. The Federal ...
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It's science, not fiction: High-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia
Fire outbreaks must be detected and suppressed quickly, while still small, so they don't become large and uncontrollable. That's where drones can be very useful. Drone technology extends the ...
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6 Waterbombers Used To Fight The LA Fires
These aircraft hover and dip for water to provide rapid coverage ... The 737 firetanker offers a balance of speed, range, and payload efficiency, making it a powerhouse for fighting any large fire ...
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I'm a pilot flying a DC-10 fire bomber to battle the LA fires. This is what I've seen — and this is what needs to stop.
Smithley dropped red fire retardant over the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles. Mountainous terrain, winds, busy air traffic, and drones have complicated the mission. I'm a third-generation ...
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What It’s Like Inside a Waterbomber
which can halt the advance of even a large fire. Within seconds, Davies can feel the aircraft grow heavier as the snorkel drinks from the reservoir and he throttles up the twin 5,000-horsepower ...
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De Havilland Canada Waterbomber: A Closer Look At The DHC-515
It maneuvers well, thanks to its large wing and flight surfaces ... the DHC-515 but describes it as the "Most technically advanced multi-mission aerial fire fighting aircraft on the market." The ...