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Coulson Aviation Develops SafeFuel, the First Onboard Fuel Quality Assurance and Protection System
THERMAL, Calif., November 03, 2025: 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. The innovation comes amid growing safety concerns following multiple fuel-related […]
Coulson Aviation Positions Wildfire Control as Critical to Climate Progress at Climate Week NYC 2025
THERMAL, Calif., September 22, 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. […]
Coulson Aviation USA Acquires Citation 550 Aircraft Fleet from Canadian Government, Expanding Global Leadership in Aerial Supervision
Thermal, Calif. – August 14, 2025: Coulson Aviation USA has acquired five Citation 550 aircraft from the Canadian Government, expanding its fleet of jet-powered Lead Plane and Air Attack platforms and reinforcing its role as the world’s largest aerial firefighting company. The FAR Part 25-certified aircraft will be upgraded with Coulson’s proprietary mission enhancement package, […]
Coulson Aviation Canada to Conduct First Night Vision Aerial Firefighting Operations with BC Wildfire Service
Port Alberni, British Columbia – June 19, 2025: Coulson Aviation Canada is proud to announce it has been awarded and started a 70-day contract by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide one of its state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 helitankers equipped for Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations. This partnership marks the first time Coulson will […]
Coulson Aviation and BCAC Launch Scholarship to Support Aviation Education and Career Growth
Port Alberni, British Columbia – April 17, 2025: Coulson Aviation, a global leader in aerial firefighting, is proud to partner with the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) to introduce the Coulson Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures (AME-S) Scholarship. This $54,000 CAD scholarship package covers tuition, hybrid apprenticeship training, and essential tools, ensuring recipients receive […]
Coulson Aviation USA Expands Airtanker Fleet with 10 C-130H Aircraft
Largest Airtanker Company in the World Adds Four Hercules Aircraft to Its Global Aerial Firefighting Fleet THERMAL, CALIFORNIA – April 11, 2025: Coulson Aviation, the world’s largest operator of large airtankers, is proud to announce the expansion of its C-130H Hercules fleet to 10 aircraft for aerial firefighting, following the acquisition of four aircraft from […]
Coulson Aviation Strengthens Leadership Team with the Addition of Brent Misura as Vice President of Design
Thermal, California – February 4, 2025 – Coulson Aviation, the world’s largest aerial firefighting company, is pleased to announce the addition of Brent Misura as its new Vice President of Design. With 25 years of aerospace experience, Brent led the development and certification of the BAE-146/RJ85 large and Q400MRE medium airtanker programs. His expertise will complement […]
Philippine Mars Begins Final Relocation Journey
Port Alberni, British Columbia – December 14, 2024: Coulson Aviation announced that the Philippine Mars aircraft is scheduled to depart from Sproat Lake in Port Alberni, BC, Sunday, December 15, at 10:00 AM PST, weather permitting. As one of only two remaining Martin JRM Mars flying boats, the Philippine Mars is making its final journey to […]
Coulson Aviation Extends Aerial Firefighting Support to South America
Port Alberni, British Columbia – November 25, 2024: Coulson Aviation, a global leader in aerial firefighting, has announced a successful contract award with Chile’s National Forest Corporation (CONAF) through its strategic partnership with BRYSA. This contract expands Coulson’s ongoing commitment to supporting firefighting efforts in Chile with a diverse fleet of aircraft, including a Boeing 737 […]
Coulson Aviation Secures $400 Million, 10-Year Contract to Support Australia’s New South Wales Aerial Firefighting Capacity
Sydney, New South Wales – July 15, 2024 – Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce a new, $400 million dollar (AUD), 10-year contract with Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS). Awarded after an open and competitive bid process, Coulson will manage, operate, and maintain their entire fleet. The company has managed the […]