Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc. Highlights Cascade Aerial Firefighting Bucket Following Anniversary of California Wildfires

Bend, Oregon - January 16, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc. is drawing renewed attention to its ...
ABC15 Arizona

Behind the scenes: How aerial firefighting operations combat wildfires

GREER, AZ — Aerial firefighting crews play a crucial role in battling wildfires, using specialized aircraft and tactical approaches that vary based on fire conditions and terrain. At the scene of the ...
Laweekly

Aerial Firefighting in the Spotlight: Kate Broug Explores the Frontlines

Devastating wildfires – including the infernos that recently ravaged Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California – only serve to highlight the critical role of aerial firefighting. Kate Broug, ...
E&E

Aerial firefighting bill may soon become law

The House plans to vote this week on bipartisan legislation that seeks to bolster aerial firefighting. S. 160, the “Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act,” from Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), passed the ...
NBC New York

Aerial firefighting companies' new challenge: Keeping up with demand

As out-of-control wildfires threatened thousands of Los Angeles residents earlier this month, the companies that fight infernos from the air raced to send their air tankers and water bombers to the ...
NBC Bay Area

Cal Fire adds 2 helicopters to its aerial firefighting fleet

Cal Fire is adding to its aerial firefighting fleet, with two more Firehawk helicopters, Gov. Gavin Newsom and agency officials announced Thursday. The two additional Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk ...
KVOA 4

Massive aerial firefighting efforts as White Sage Fire spreads

JACOB LAKE, Ariz. (KVOA) - The White Sage Fire continues to challenge firefighters with extreme behaviors, as aerial resources dropped nearly 180,000 gallons of retardant to support ground crews. The ...