Coulson Aviation’s Tanker 138 Becomes First Large Airtanker Under Contract to U.S. Wildland Fire Service
Coulson Aviation today announced that Tanker 138, a Lockheed C-130H registered as N382CG, began a 60-day Exclusive Use contract last week with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The contract makes Tanker 138 the first Large Airtanker placed under contract by the newly established federal service.
Coulson Aviation Introduces CFR HALO, a Long-Term Fire Retardant Engineered for Modern Aerial Firefighting
Coulson Aviation today introduced CFR HALO, a next-generation long-term fire retardant engineered specifically for modern aircraft, tank systems, and wildfire missions. It is the first product from Coulson EmberWorks, the company’s research and development division dedicated to advancing aerial firefighting technologies.
Coulson Aviation Canada Returns S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker to BC Wildfire Service for 2026 Wildfire Season
Coulson Aviation Canada has commenced a 101-day contract with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide a Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker in support of the province’s 2026 wildfire season.
Coulson Aviation Announces Launch of Boeing 767 VLAT Program
Coulson Aviation USA has announced the launch of its Boeing 767 Very Large Airtanker (VLAT) program, marking a significant advancement in the evolution of aerial firefighting capability. The program is intended to provide a sustainable replacement for legacy VLAT platforms nearing the end of their operational service life.
Coulson Aviation Develops SafeFuel, the First Onboard Fuel Quality Assurance and Protection System
Coulson Aviation (USA), the world’s largest aerial firefighting company and operator of the most advanced mixed fixed- and rotary-wing firefighting fleet, has developed SafeFuel, the aviation industry’s first onboard system designed to verify fuel quality and detect contamination during refueling.
Coulson Aviation Positions Wildfire Control as Critical to Climate Progress at Climate Week NYC 2025
Coulson Aviation, the global leader in aerial firefighting, will host a featured discussion at Climate Week NYC 2025 to elevate rapid wildfire suppression as an essential climate solution. The panel, “Power On, Not Burn Out: Wildfires and the Fight for Climate Progress,” is set for Wednesday, September 24, 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET on the Main Stage at The Nest Climate Campus (Javits Center). The public is invited to attend; registration is required.
