New South Wales has signed a contract with United States-based Coulson Aviation to purchase three aircraft for firebombing duties, including a modified Boeing 737 large air tanker.
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ATSB begins investigation into Erickson Aircrane incident
by australianaviation.com.au January 30, 2019The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has begun investigating the crash of an Erickson Aircrane helicopter that was fighting bushfires in Victoria.
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Erickson Aircranes grounded in Australia after Victorian crash
by australianaviation.com.au January 29, 2019Victoria emergency management commissioner Andrew Crisp says the crash of an Erickson Aircrane while fighting bushfires has led to the type being grounded across Australia while the cause of the accident is investigated.
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NSW Rural Fire Service to get two ex-Army Black Hawks
by australianaviation.com.au
July 3, 2018
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is receiving two ex-Australian Army Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters to support its emergency services work. The role of the two helicopters would be to…
