Recent News
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Is it Time?
+ READ MOREWildfires have changed, has the response? Higher temperatures, lower humidity, increased wind and longer seasons all contribute to lower moisture content in our forests. When […]
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The Next Generation Airtanker
+ READ MOREConair’s Dash 8-400AT was recently featured in Aerial Fire Magazine: “During the 2021 fire season, while Canada and the U.S. developed plans around having access […]
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Australia’s First Sovereign Contract Airtanker
+ READ MOREThe Dash 8-400AT, or Q400, arrived at Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia, to kick off a new four year contract which will allow the specialized airtanker […]
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Skimmers Swarm BC Fires
+ READ MOREConair’s Air Tractor Fire Boss fleet is featured on the cover of this month’s Canadian Aviator – Read the article “Skimmers Swarm BC Fires”, highlighting […]
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Why the Dash 8-400 is so Valuable in Firefighting Missions
+ READ MORE“All in all, it’s not just about a water (suppressant) response or a retardant-only response (for line building). It’s about utilizing them both, when needed, […]
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Multi-Role Emergency Response Aircraft
+ READ MORERead about the new Dash8-400MRE Airtanker in AirMed&Rescue – a multi-role emergency response aircraft designed for aerial firefighting plus medevac, cargo transport, passenger transport or […]
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The Dash 8-400AT Offers Australia Sovereign Year-Round Firefighting Capability
+ READ MOREProud to support the varied team of partners battling bushfires in Australia, the Dash 8-400AT is staying on the continent year round. Nicknamed the “Q”, […]
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Barry Marsden – Loss of an Aerial Firefighting Pioneer
+ READ MOREIt is with profound sadness that Conair Group Inc. announces that Barry Marsden, one of the company’s founding members, Chairman and CEO, has passed away. […]
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Mission Training System
+ READ MOREInspired by the air force and its military training simulators, Conair has developed a Mission Training System (MTS) that will revolutionize aerial firefighting training. The […]
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Conair Team Talks
+ READ MOREIts often the little things at work that make it a good day. A coworker’s friendly prank, a random surprise, a thoughtful comment, or a […]
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Blazing a New Trail
+ READ MORE“The world’s largest aerial firefighting company, Conair Group Inc. is betting on its Dash 8-Q400AT conversion as the ultimate airtanker to fight wildfires and address […]
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Taking Action to Mitigate Risk
+ READ MOREGiven the nature of the industry, aerial firefighting is faced with a unique set of risks, complex issues related to the health and safety of […]
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Airliner to Airtanker
+ READ MORE“There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes when undertaking the project to convert a commercial passenger aircraft into a functioning airtanker. Air […]
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Conair Team Talks
+ READ MOREThose that have been threatened or affected by wildfires appreciate the value of aerial support to slow flames so that firefighters can contain the fire. […]
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Business Focus: Firefighting from the Sky
+ READ MOREBusiness Focus Magazine featured #Conair this month in their most recent issue. “One of our real strengths is our team, our people. We’re 400 strong […]