Recent News
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Conair Receives Air Safety Award
+ READ MOREConair, operating the largest, privately-owned fixed wing fleet of firefighting aircraft in the world, was presented the Back and Bevington Air Safety Trophy by the British […]
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Addressing Wildfires
+ READ MOREThis month’s edition of International Fire Buyer, a UK publication, addressed the current climate of wildfires, examining causes, effects, and responses. Jeff Berry, Director of […]
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Adapting to Meet Wildfire Challenges
+ READ MOREAerial assets play a key role in the battle to keep forest and bush blazes at bay. From modified airframes to purpose-built aircraft, we look […]
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A Comprehensive Aerial Response to Emergencies (CARE)
+ READ MOREIn just the past two years, the world has experienced a barrage of catastrophes, from wildfires to floods, pandemic to war, and the need for adaptable multi-mission […]
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Innovations in Aerial Firefighting
+ READ MOREExciting upgrades and innovations in aerial firefighting are enabling fleets to combat the growing severity of wildfires across the globe. Those on the frontline share […]
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Sharing Resources in Australia
+ READ MOREPartnering together, two Australian jurisdictions are maximizing their investment to ensure Australians are safe from bushfires for the next four years. Conair’s Dash 8-400 airtanker […]
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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 […]