CL415 skimming Brownlee Reservoir to respond to the #DurkeeFire (video credit Sheryl Rosie Vanderwalker). #aerialfirefighting #airtanker #cl415 #wildfire
AeroFlite Aerial Firefighting
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Spokane, Washington 4,268 followers
Protecting Our World
About us
Aero-Flite is one of the most experienced aerial firefighting companies in the US, delivering an extensive range of next-generation fire control aircraft and services to a variety of national customers. We continually strive to maintain our family values, core operating principals, and quality of service to our land management partners. Our dedication to service excellence makes us an industry leader. We have over 60 years of fire management experience in aerial forest fire fighting, employing more than 170 skilled individuals with a fleet of over a dozen aircraft. Aero-Flite has grown from flying converted military planes to operating modern, purpose-built and engineered firefighting aircraft. Our RJ85s land based tankers have proven to be an efficient, fast, and reliable retardant delivery aircraft. Our CL-415s are capable of reloading from many water sources, delivering a large volume of water in a short period of time. And our new Dash 8-400AT airtankers are the most modern in the world, capable of delivering 2,642 gallons of retardant in one drop out of bases with 5,000' runways, located closer to where fires occur. These specialty aircraft were chosen specifically for their firefighting capability in support of wildland fire management and ground fire-fighters. OUR VISION We are guided by the following principals: • Safety – refining our practices, supporting each other • Service – exceeding customer expectations • Integrity – committing to transparency and accountability • Innovation – striving to improve safety, service and value Individually and collectively we are accountable for our performance, the delivery of our commitments, and the results delivered to our customers.
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http://aerofliteinc.com/
External link for AeroFlite Aerial Firefighting
- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Spokane, Washington
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1963
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8520 W Electric Ave
Spokane, Washington 99224, US
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A Dash responding on the Durkee Fire in Oregon, alongside many aerial firefighting partners. A team effort to protect people, communities, and our forests. Photo by Lauren Bond #aerialfirefighting #airtanker #dash8
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Great shots of one of our three Q400 airtankers! As our fleet of Dash 8-400AT (Q400) grows, tanker base visits across the US will expand, as this large Type II airtanker can respond out of a large number of bases, including those with shorter runways & at higher elevations. “A Q400-AT making a rare visit to Fox Airtanker Base during the #whitefire and #ranchofire Haven’t seen one of these since Conair Aerial Firefighting had T540 here.” Aaron Maurer - https://lnkd.in/g7BsEyZ6 #aerialfirefighting #airtanker #wildfire #dash8
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Stunning scooper sunset shot coming into Wenatchee! Conditions are challenging during aerial firefighting operations - in the evening, crews rest after a day of responding while aircraft are maintained, sometimes late into the night. Photo credit: Alejandro Zamparini #aerialfirefighting #wildfires #cl415 #aircraftmaintenance
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“I had the opportunity to tour Scoopers 261 & 263 while they work out of Boise. They arrived in Boise from Santa Maria, CA on July 12th to work the 1,300 acre Bench Lake Fire near Stanley, and this afternoon were assigned to the 1,500 acre Twin Springs Fire near Owyhee Lake in Eastern OR.” Mike Griffin Our crew responds where needed, supporting firefighters, sometimes flying state-to-state-to-state…aircraft mechanics travel with our aircraft providing maintenance on base between missions. A nomadic life during fire seasons, providing emergency response! #aerialfirefighting #airtanker #wildfires
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Teamwork in California - proud to work alongside our firefighting partners, protecting communities. Photo Credit: Mark Lassman #aerialfirefighting #airtanker #wildfire
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Awesome drop shot by the Dash 8-400AT - especially appreciate the firefighters on the ground. Amazing capture Surface 2 Air Design & Photography! #aerialfirefighting #airtanker #wildfire #Dash8 AerialFire Magazine Image credit: surface2airdesign.com
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The Dash responding in Medford Oregon to the Salt Creek Fire. #aerialfirefighting #wildfire #airtanker #dash8 (Unknown photographer)
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An RJ85 assisting this week on a fire south of La Junta in Higbee Valley in Colorado - a 3,000 gallon punch! Photo from La Junta Fire Department #aerialfirefighting #rj85 #airtanker #wildfire
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261 and 263 are up in Alaska alongside partner organizations, supporting firefighters battling the state's wildfires, including one fire that has closed Denali National Park. Stay safe teams! Pictures - Russ Taylor - https://lnkd.in/gg4gacM9 #aerialfirefighting #alaska #wildfire #CL415 #teamwork
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