The ultimate resource of operators, services and technologies helping to lead wildfire suppression
The Aerial Firefighting Directory, presented by Wings and Helicopters, features key suppliers of aircraft, equipment and services for the aerial firefighting sector, as well as a range of rotary- and fixed-wing operators involved in emergency forestry services. Companies are positioned in categories based on their primary role, but often provide multiple services and functions for the sector.
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
AIR TRACTOR
Olney, TX, airtractor.com
Tracing its root back to 1951 when founder Leland Snow designed his first ag airplane, Air Tractor today focuses its firefighting production around two aircraft, including: The AT-802F Initial Attack Firefighter, powered by powerful a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67AG turbine, and the AT-802F Fire Boss Amphibious Scooper Air Tanker designed to deliver up to 14,000 gallons per hour for extended attack or ground support.
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS CANADA
Fort Erie, ON, airbuscanada.ca
Airbus has been a proud member of Canada’s aerospace industry since 1984, as the operation celebrates 40 years of supporting Canadian customers in 2024. Headquartered in Fort Erie, Ontario, with a team of 300 employees, Airbus Helicopters Canada also has sales support in Montreal, Que., and a 24/7 customer service network in place coast to coast to support the fleet of more than 220 operators and 760-plus helicopters flying throughout Canada. Airbus Helicopters’ activities in Canada are focused in five primary areas: aircraft sales and deliveries, composite manufacturing, repair and overhaul, Supplement Type Certificates/options development, and support and services. In addition to the hundreds of Airbus helicopters already being used for firefighting, the full range of Airbus helicopters can be customized for fire suppression missions.
BELL TEXTRON CANADA
Mirabel, QC, bellflight.com/ca
Founded in 1986, Bell Textron Canada Ltd. has more than 1,500 Canadian employees and nearly 6,000 aircraft built in Canada. Bell in Canada has delivered more than 1,000 aircraft to Canadians. For more than 75 years, Bell has been a partner to public safety operators globally. The company fielded the world’s first fire helicopter and the world’s first public safety helicopter. Bell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron, is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft. It serves Bell customers in more than 120 countries.
DAHER/KODIAK
Sandpoint, Idaho, kodiak.aero
Daher’s workhorse Kodiak aircraft family is operated in multi-mission applications that range from wildfire suppression and natural resources monitoring to public safety and humanitarian missions.
Produced in the Kodiak 100 version and its longer-fuselage Kodiak 900 variant, these high-wing aircraft are well tailored for fire suppression duties, bringing together the advantages of long loiter times, high stability at slow flight speeds, and the ability to take off and land from short/unimproved fields (as well as on water for the Kodiak 100). Both the Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 are equipped with modern avionics and have substantial useful load capacities. Among the worldwide operators are Bridger Aerospace, utilizing a fleet of Kodiak 100s for wildfire air attack and backcountry personnel transport; and North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Division, flying the Kodiak 100 as a “load aircraft” to deploy equipment and supplies.
DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT OF CANADA
Calgary, AB, dehavilland.com
In 1928, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada was created to build aircraft and train personnel for military missions in the defence of freedom. Over generations, the company evolved to lead Canadian aerospace innovation by designing and delivering over 5,000 aircraft that access remote communities, deliver aid, save lives, and safeguard communities the world over. De Havilland Canada launched the DHC-515 Firefighter program in March 2022. The DHC-515 builds on the history of the iconic Canadair CL-215 and CL-415 aircraft which have been a critical part of aerial firefighting fleets for over 50 years. From its aviation roots with legendary aircraft like the Beaver, Buffalo, Caribou and Otter; to today’s fleet of Dash 8s, Twin Otters and aerial firefighters that help protect and move people around the world, De Havilland Canada is dedicated to advancing its near100-year reputation of excellence in innovation, production, and customer support.
ERICKSON
Portland, OR, ericksoninc.com
Erickson has been a world leader in heavy lift and aerial firefighting for more than 20 years. This includes its S-64 Air Crane Helitankers, equipped with fire suppression systems, which can drop more than 95,000 liters every hour.
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT
Stratford, CT, lockheedmartin.com
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service, with Canadian ties through its operation in Ottawa, ON. The new-generation S-70i FIREHAWK helicopter, using United Rotorcraft’s aerial firefighting system, features a 1,000-gallon
belly water tank, extended landing gear, 600-pound rescue hoist, and NVG compatible digital cockpit. The multi-role FIREHAWK can carry up to 13 firefighters and their gear, drop 1,000 gallons of water with precision, and perform at a dash speed of up to 140 knots.
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
DART AEROSPACE
Montreal, QC, dartaerospace.com
DART Aerospace designs and manufacturers market-certified solutions for the helicopter and aerospace industry. With a lineup of over 1,500 STCs and 5,000 products, DART offers a comprehensive portfolio of aftermarket products, aeronautical accessories, spare parts and services for civil and military operators, all major rotorcraft OEMs, completion centers and MRO facilities. DART's key products include aerial firefighting systems, emergency flotation systems, landing gear components, tools and ground support equipment, interior and exterior accessories, cargo expansion, windows and doors, cable cutters, engine and drive systems and external load equipment. DART has been designing, manufacturing, installing, testing, inspecting, repairing, and certifying products for more than 40 years. The company’s nine facilities are located around the world, including Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Amsterdam and the U.K.
FIRE BOSS
South St. Paul, MN, firebossllc.com
Fire Boss LLC is the manufacturer of the Fire Boss water scooping system exclusively installed on the Air Tractor AT-802. The Fire Boss system combines airframe modifications, performance enhancements and a pair of Wipline 10000 amphibious waterscooping floats that enable the AT-802 to scoop up to 800 gallons in 15 seconds.
HELITAK FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Noosaville, Australia, helitak.com.au
Helitak develops a range of systems for aerial firefighting, including its underbelly Fire Tank featuring a new design to allow a flexible bladder to expand while being filled; and then retract within its housing when empty. These tanks are custom built with a carrying capacity from 1,000 to 10,000 litres.
KAWAK AVIATION
Bend, OR, kawakaviation.com
Kawak Aviation engineers and produces aerial firefighting products focusing on tanking systems, related pumps and
hydraulics. Its tank systems, refill pumps and hydraulic power solutions are leveraged by a range of platforms like Bell, Kaman and Firehawks.
ISOLAIR
Bend, OR, isolairinc.com
Isolair has been manufacturing helicopter systems for aerial firefighting, agricultural, and forest industries for more than 30 years with a range of certified equipment, from torches and buckets to tanking systems. Its Eliminator II Fire Fighting Systems, integrating tank, pump, doors and control, can be found working throughout the world.
RECOIL AEROSPACE
Josephine, WI, recoil-usa.com
Established in 2008, Recoil Suppression Systems, a division of Recoil Aerospace, designs and manufacturers lightweight, carbon fibre composite Tsunami Wildland Fire Suppression tanks.
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA
Longueuil, QC, prattwhitney.com
Founded in 1928, RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada is a world leader in the design, manufacture and servicing of turbofan engines for business jets, turboprop engines
that power regional commercial airlines and general aviation aircraft, turboshaft engines that power some of the world’s leading helicopters, and auxiliary power units (APUs). P&WC is headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, and has facilities across Canada and around the world serving 16,000 customers who fly its 66,000 engines in service today. P&WC engines power a variety of aircraft that are used in firefighting, including a host of helicopters and the waterbombers from De Havilland Aircraft, Thrush and Air Tractor. The company’s Global Service Network has more than 55 owned and designated facilities around the world, with 100 Field Support Managers and 100 Mobile Repair Teams.
SEI INDUSTRIES
Delta, BC, sei-ind.com
SEI Industries introduced the original Bambi Bucket to the firefighting community in 1982. This lightweight, strong, and flexible firefighting bucket, with its relatively low-cost plug-and-play capability, promoted helicopter usage in wildfires. Today, SEI services over 90% of the world’s aerial firefighting water-bucket market. The Bambi Bucket is used in more than 115 countries and by over 1,000 helicopter operators.
WIPAIRE
St. Paul, MN, wipaire.com
For over 60 years, Wipaire has been engineering and manufacturing a full line of aircraft floats for all sizes of aircraft. In addition, Wipaire has engineered more than 100 Supplemental Type Certificated modifications, in addition to maintenance, avionics installation and repair, custom interior design and installation, and exterior paint refinishing. The company provides the Fire Boss as a water scooping system that is installed exclusively on the Air Tractor AT-802. The Fire Boss system combines several airframe modifications, aircraft performance enhancers, and a pair of Wipline 10000 series amphibious waterscooping floats that enable the AT-802 Single Engine Air Tanker to scoop up to 800 gallons in about 15 seconds. Over 150 Fire Boss systems are currently in operation throughout the world.
DRONES & RPAS
DRONE AMPLIFIED
Lincoln, NE, droneamplified.com
Drone Amplified provides fire management technologies centered around integrations with Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems. Its
flagship drone-based aerial ignition technology, IGNIS is designed to provide firefighters with tools for efficiency, safety, and control during prescribed burn operations. With a track record of developing, deploying, and supporting hundreds of IGNIS systems, Drone Amplified is a leader in North American UAS integrations, holding a second location in New Jersey. Its expertise lies in seamlessly merging software, electrical components, and hardware to craft sophisticated payloads and systems tailored to specific operational needs.
INDRO ROBOTICS
Victoria, BC, indrorobotics.com
InDro Robotics is a Canadian R&D company specializing in aerial and ground robotics with a track record of working closely with first responders. InDro has created specialized products for use by firefighters and was called upon by the City of Kelowna to fly drone operations at the peak of the 2023 wildfires. InDro offers rapid response, thermal imaging, and photogrammetry. Its 5G capabilities enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight flight, while it collaborates with Transport Canada and NAV Canada for complex operations. InDro also provides drone detection services to ensure safety around fire zones,
offers RPAS training, and sells RPAS and robotic systems.
NEXT1
next1.tech
Founded in 2019, Next1 is a Canadian startup focused on tackling a range of environmental issues such as deforestation, forest fires and pollution. Its products include MAWA-1, described as an ultra-low-cost autonomous wildfire detection system that can detect wildfires as small as one square foot from an altitude of over 3,000 feet. The system can be installed on most light aircraft without any modifications. It is also compatible with most commercial drones. FireChaserV UAS is a fixed-wing drone designed from the ground up to detect, analyze and map wildfires. Thanks to its long endurance (two-plus hours) and range (50-plus km), the FireChaserV can analyze over 2,000 hectares per flight hour.
AVIONICS
DALLAS AVIONICS
Dallas, TX, dallasavionics.com
Dallas Avionics was founded in 1973 as a wholesale distributor of aircraft avionics, test equipment and installation and pilot
supplies. Its team of professionals has an in-depth knowledge of the industry with over 60 years of quality service. The company holds ISO 001:2015 and AS9100D Quality Management System certifications.
MAXCRAFT AVIONICS
Pitt Meadows, BC, maxcraft.ca Maxcraft Avionics is one of the largest avionics repair facilities in Canada and an authorized representative of more than 30 avionics brands. Maxcraft provides avionic services to all types of private and commercial aircraft, both rotary and fixed-wing. Its services include complete panel upgrades, installation, design, fabrication, STC approval, wire kit fabrication, and worldwide field support. Maxcraft holds an enormous inventory of serviceable avionics equipment available for sale, exchange or rent. Maxcraft is a Transport Canada approved maintenance organization and is recognized by both EASA and the FAA.
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS
Tucson, Arizona, uasc.com
Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems Company, develops commercial avionics systems offered as retrofit and forward-fit solutions for a range of aircraft. Its combined Enhanced Flight Vision Systems and
Head-Wearable/Helmet-Mounted Displays provide enhanced situational awareness during the aerial fire suppression.
COMMUNICATIONS
ANODYNE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING
Kelowna, BC, aem-corp.com
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) is a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of aircraft communication systems, loudspeaker systems, aerial firefighting and multi-mission radios, caution/warning panels, and airframe crack detection compliance sensors. AEM offers dedicated technical support and repair services to complement its product lines. AEM is a Transport Canada approved manufacturer and maintenance organization and holds EASA Part 145 Maintenance approval. AEM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Structural Monitoring Systems (SMS) Canada.
FLIGHTCELL INTERNATIONAL
Nelson, New Zealand, flightcell.com
Flightcell International is a global producer of airborne integrated-mobile communications and manufacturers the DZMx as an
all-in-one Iridium and cellular solution for voice, data, and aircraft tracking. The DZMx is used by CAL FIRE, Erickson and Kestrel Aviation, among others, leveraging its built-in ATU and its broadband capabilities with fall-back to satellite. A range of bucket/tank configurations and reporting options are available.
GUARDIAN MOBILITY
Ottawa, ON, guardianmobility.com
Guardian Mobility develops technology and solutions to empower aircraft fleet managers and owner-operators with fundamental operational data for making timely decisions. Established in Ottawa in 2002, its flight tracking solutions include hardware, airtime, software, and support. The technology is leveraged for missioncritical environments like fire suppression, EMS, utilities, and law enforcement. Guardian Mobility supports aerial firefighting activities by providing telemetry information for aircraft, support vehicles, and personnel using Automated Flight Following (AFF) and Additional Telemetry Unit (ATU) technologies that enhance situational awareness and safety through near real-time location tracking and reporting of water suppression activities. The Guardian Mobility ATU solution provides a complete
end-to-end system supporting ATU, AFF, text messaging, and more in a single box. Guardian Mobility is launching its new G6 Certus product that will provide higher satellite bandwidth speeds compared to SBD technology, introducing new features to their aerial firefighting customers, such as global HD voice channels, picture transfer, live video streaming, and a data link for third-party applications such as ATAK.
IQONBOARD
Squamish, BC, iqonboard.com
IQonboard was founded by engineers and pilots aiming to add a new level of safety to the helicopter industry. It developed the IQtag and app as wearable technology to provide a real-time view of crew, cargo, and total payload, accessible through a web browser, including Fatigue Risk Management tools.
IMAGING & DETECTION
CHURCHILL NAVIGATION
Boulder, CO, churchillnavigation.com
Churchill manufactures systems to capture and record video, provide real-time augmented reality mapping, and to archive and index recorded video. Its systems are
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NUVIS TECHNOLOGIES
Toronto, ON, nuvistechnologies.com
Nuvis Technologies has been founded with a vision of improving the quality of life using information and communications (ICT) technologies. The company provides end to end ICT solutions, along with financing if required. Nuvis Technologies in partnership with Amplicam provides an AI-based computer-vision solution to automate the detection and monitoring of forest fires. This includes Realtime monitoring of a more than 1,000 square kilometre area by each camera, with only one dispatcher for 35 cameras.
OVERWATCH IMAGING
Hood River, OR, overwatchimaging.com
Overwatch Imaging is a global leader in airborne wildfire intelligence technologies. The venture-backed small business was founded in 2016. It develops AI-driven automation software and multispectral smart sensor payloads that serve a wide range of time-critical missions around the world, from wildfire intelligence and natural
disaster response to counter narcotics, border security, tactical intelligence, and maritime search, rescue and environmental monitoring. Overwatch Imaging systems leverage the latest advancements in computer vison, GPU processing, Artificial Intelligence, and sensor fusion to help automate human-intensive roles of scanning and mapping large geographical areas, searching for small objects of interested, and analyzing constant data streams for actionable intelligence. Wildfire intelligence is a core market segment for Overwatch Imaging, which develops complete, multispectral sensor payloads that collect and process high-resolution image data.
TRACKING & DATA
AIRSUITE
Thunder Bay, ON, air-suite.com
AirSuite’s flagship product, Cirro, is a complete mobile flight operations system built for helicopter and fixed-wing operators to simplify regulatory compliance and flight planning processes. Cirro was created by pilots and operators. It works across iOS and Android devices, in addition to Macs and PCs, and has functionality to be leveraged by varied team members, while
also providing transport auditors with access to the information they need. Cirro is described as the first complete software package of flight management tools to specifically focus on operations. It gives operators access to fleet and crew specific details, with key aspects of flight planning, scheduling, documentation, safety and reporting.
GPMS INTERNATIONAL
Waterbury, VT, gpms-vt.com
GPMS’s Foresight MX offers a nextgeneration, predictive Health and Usage Monitoring System that goes beyond HUMS. Foresight MX is designed to give equipment operators the power to “Know it before it matters” providing Machine Condition Monitoring, optimized Rotor Track and Balance, and Fleet Data with Exceedance Monitoring in one powerful system. Fully predictive, Foresight MX offers insights needed to optimize maintenance, safety, and operations. GPMS holds STCs for Foresight MX on a range of helicopter platforms.
RMCI
Denver, CO, RMCI.com
The RMCI Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostic System or XRDS is a
next-generation HUMS. It is leading-edge technology that helps to ensure a high quality of safety and improved aircraft availability. The use of RMCI’s technology is designed to enhance the ability to accomplish missions with reduced costs and increased safety. The XRDS enables flight data monitoring for Flight Operations Quality Assurance, or FOQA; provides comprehensive mechanical diagnostics of the entire drive train of the aircraft; and supports maintenance functions such as engine vibration checks and rotor track and balance. RMCI’s equipment accurately detects emerging problems well in advance to prevent mission interruption, collateral damage of components, and other possible incidents. The XRDS is lightweight and currently installed on 14 different types of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
SKYTRAC SYSTEMS
Kelowna, BC, skytrac.com
For more than 30 years, SKYTRAC has been leveraged by aerial firefighting operators to provide mission critical capabilities for mission success. With almost 40 years of experience in aviation and more than 800 customers, SKYTRAC is a leading provider of LEO satellite and cellular communication services for all aerospace sectors.
Working with operators, organizations, and OEMs, SKYTRAC enables capabilities such as regulatory required automated flight following (AFF), air tanker information systems (ATIS), operational load monitoring (OLM), telemetry, voice, and text communications, low-latency video streaming, real-time HUMS, and more over Iridium Certus and cellular networks.
SPIDERTRACKS
Auckland, New Zealand, spidertracks.com
Spidertracks is a globally recognized and trusted provider of intelligent flight data and information for aviators around the world. Its technology is leveraged for mission-critical environments and provides teams with real-time flight tracking, active flight following, and two-way text communication.
TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES
Mississauga, ON, til.ca
Founded in 1990, Technisonic focuses on the development of aeronautical band VHF ground equipment and Special Mission Airborne RF and audio communications systems. Its tactical airborne VHF, UHF and multi-band communications systems are used for air ambulance, electronic
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TRACPLUS
Dunedin, New Zealand, tracplus.com
TracPlus is one of the world’s most versatile and adaptable tracking and communications providers, offering real-time tracking, event reporting, and messaging. TracPlus is unique in that it enables multiple asset types to be tracked and integrated into one cohesive system, meaning contractors can use their own tracking systems but send their data to TracPlus when working alongside others. With more than 1,000 customers in 40-plus countries, TracPlus has more than 7.5 million recorded operational hours.
MRO & MODIFICATIONS
AIRBORNE ENGINES
Delta, BC, airborneengines.com
Established in 1991, Airborne Engines Ltd. (AEL) is a Transport Canada Approved Repair and Overhaul facility, an OEM Approved T53 Engine Service Center and a Rolls-Royce M250 Approved Maintenance Repair, and Overhaul Center (AMROC). The company’s Quality Assurance Program
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is designed to exceed industry standards, support superior technical personnel, invest in state-of-the-art equipment, and create a long-term operational history. Airborne Engines holds an extensive in-house reworks capabilities.
AMTECH AERONAUTICAL
Medicine Hat, AB, amtech-group.com
Formed in 1991, Amtech is a multidisciplinary technology and engineering company providing professional services and speciality products in aeronautical/ certification engineering. Amtech has extensive experience working with aircraft certification authorities, including TCCA, FAA, EASA, CAA, and with other international authorities. Amtech is delegated by Transport Canada to approve major modifications on all categories of fixed- and rotor-wing aircraft under Design Approval Organization (DAO) delegation. The company has seven Designates (DEs) on its DAO facilitating support of complex aeronautical design and certification projects. Amtech has extensive experience in the design and certification of modifications and repairs to fixed and rotary wing aircraft. This includes structural modifications and repairs, interior systems modifications, avionics and electrical system modifications,
float installations, special mission aircraft (such as airtankers), flight characteristics assessment (flight test and analysis), ferry tank installations, powerplant conversions, and data acquisition systems.
ATEQ & COBRA AVIATION
Mississauga, ON, ateq-aviation.com
ATEQ Canada describes itself as the only in-country OEM to manufacture and supply the full lifecycle of pitot/static testing. This includes test adapters for 450-plus aircraft, air data test boxes, calibration, and repair. Its test adapters use 7075 grade aircraft aluminum, preventing breaks from drops and usage. It also leverages stainless connectors/elbows to prevent rust and corrosion.
BLAZETAMER380
Adelaide, Australia, biocentral-labs.com
BLAZETAMER380 is at the forefront of wildfire suppression technology, known for its non-toxic, environmentally progressive fire suppressant. Founded with a mission to enhance the effectiveness of firefighting, BLAZETAMER380 is used globally in direct attack operations from both air and ground. The company has a dedicated branch in the United States, with a specialized team that supports its global
operations and collaborates closely with leading firefighting agencies and aviation fleets.
CANADIAN AIR PARTS
Abbotsford, BC, cdnairparts.com
Established in 1993 and Canadian owned, Canadian Air Parts has eight employees and worldwide 24/7 Support, including wildfire support across Canada and the United States. The company serves as a distributor for Lord Corp., Concorde Battery, Tech Tools Windows, Spidertracks, RC Allen, Thixo Grease and others. It holds a large inventory supporting all the models for OEMs such as Airbus, Bell and Sikorsky. Canadian Air Parts provides exchange programs for Rotable needs and customer consignments. Its aircraft part outs include S76, AS350, while also offering System X Ceramic.
CANADIAN PROPELLER
Winnipeg, MB, canadianpropeller.com Canadian Propeller is North American leading propeller service facility. This includes its standing as a certified Hartzell Propeller Factory Authorized Service Facility, McCauley Authorized Service Facility and MT Propeller Service Center. As a Sensenich Propeller Repair Facility, its
team has the capabilities to MRO major lines of Sensenich propellers and accessories. Canadian Propeller also serves as a Hamilton Sundstrand Sales and Service Center, which includes composite propellers. In addition to its focus in Western and Northern Canada, Canadian Propeller has customers across the rest of the country and into the United States. The company also provides on-wing-maintenance services as needed.
CASCADE AEROSPACE
Abbottsford, BC, cascadeaerospace.com
Cascade Aerospace, an operating unit of IMP Aerospace & Defence, supports a diverse range of airframe platforms and operational needs. This includes supporting military, government, and commercial aircraft. Cascade is well-known for its aerospace engineering services for custom product design, manufacturing, and certification.
CONSOLIDATED TURBINE SPECIALISTS
Langley, BC, kratosdefense.com
Consolidated Turbine Specialists is headquartered in Bristow, Oklahoma, as an independent MRO facility specializing in PT6 Repair and Overhaul. It is certified by
the FAA, EASA, DOT and DBCA to repair and overhaul Pratt & Whitney PT6T and PT6A series engines. Its Canadian facility is certified by Transport Canada and EASA. Consolidated Turbine Specialists offers a full range of PT6 services: Full engine overhaul and repair capabilities, worldwide 24/7 field service, hot section inspection (H.S.I), OTC part sales, fuel nozzle overhaul/exchange, accessory overhaul/repair, component overhaul/repair, reduce engines to spares, AOG support, upgrade modification, and part sales.
HOPE AERO
Mississauga, ON, hopeaero.com
Hope Aero is Canada’s leading aircraft component maintenance specialist, optimally located to serve Canadian operators best. We focus on propellers, wheels & brakes repair & overhaul, dynamic balancing and NDT. At Hope Aero, “Our Team Cares About Maintaining Flight Safety.” Hope Aero is optimally located to service Canadian aviation through its Toronto area location at CYYZ and Winnipeg location at CYWG.
KF AEROSPACE
Kelowna, BC, kfaero.ca
KF Aerospace is Canada’s largest
commercial MRO provider. For 54 years, KF Aerospace’s multi-faceted business operations have grown to include first-class engineering and design services, military aircrew training, commercial aircraft leasing, passenger and air cargo flight operations, with the same commitment to quality established by its founder in 1970.
PARKER LORD
Cary, NC, lord.com
Parker Lord manages the unique challenges of shock, vibration, and motion control in flight-critical components and systems. A subsidiary of Parker Hannifin Corporation, Parker Lord is a leading manufacturer of advanced adhesives and coatings, as well as vibration and motion control technologies that significantly reduce risk and improve product performance. Parker Lord supports technologies in aerospace, climate control, electromechanical, filtration, fluid and gas handling, hydraulics, pneumatics, process control, sealing and shielding, and human motion.
PROPWORKS PROPELLER SYSTEMS
Winnipeg, MB, propworks.ca
With facilities in Winnipeg and Edmonton and over 30 employees, PropWorks has grown to be the largest propeller overhaul
and repair company in Western Canada. PropWorks has been awarded a multi -ear contract by Babcock Canada to service the propellers on the fleet of firefighting aircraft they operate for the Government of Manitoba. PropWorks has also been awarded a multi-year contract by Avincis to service the propellers on the fleet on eighteen CL415 aircraft that they operate for the Government of Italy. PropWorks has become the leading expert in overhauling and repairing the propellers on the CL415.
S.A.F.E. STRUCTURE DESIGNS
Las Vegas, NV, safestructuredesigns.com
Safe Structure Designs (S.A.F.E.) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of ergonomic safety equipment for the aerial firefighting industry. The company’s design process is completely free of cost, and it is focused on providing the best solution for each client’s unique circumstances.
SELECT HELICOPTER SERVICES
Kelowna, BC, selecthelicopter.com
Select Helicopter Services specializes in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of hydraulic components and cargo hooks. Capabilities include components from Bell 206/206L/212/214/407/412/427/
UH-1, as well as Airbus H125 (AS350) and AS355. Cargo hook capabilities include hooks manufactured by Onboard Systems International, Dart Aerospace (Canam), Mechanical Specialties, Drallim Aerospace (Cargo Aids), Breeze-Eastern and Bell Helicopter. Transport Canada Approved (EASA, AMO, Controlled Goods), the team at Select combines 45-plus years of aircraft maintenance experience across the globe.
STANDARDAERO
Scottsdale, AZ, standardaero.com
StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, and interior completions. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in the airline, business and general aviation, military, helicopter, and energy markets.
TAE AEROSPACE
Scottsdale, Arizona, taeaerospace.com
TAE operates facilities throughout AsiaPacific and the Americas to service a worldwide customer base, providing a range of aerial firefighting products and services for both fixed- and rotary-wing applications. The company specializes in OEM-backed
fuel controls, power turbine and overspeed governor and starter generator services.
UNITED ROTORCRAFT
Englewood, CO, unitedrotorcraft.com
United Rotorcraft is the products division of Air Methods with more than 25 years of experience installing airframe accessories on rotor and fixed-wing aircraft. The company designs, integrates and installs medical equipment, avionics, and accessories for EMS, medevac, firefighting, airborne law enforcement, and SAR operators.
WESTERN PROPELLER
Richmond, BC, westernpropeller.com
Canada’s original propeller MRO is celebrating 75 years of service to the worldwide aviation industry. At its two locations in Richmond, BC, and Calgary, AB, Western Propeller services all major makes and models of propellers and governors including Hamilton Sundstrand, Hartzell, McCauley, MT Propeller & Woodward.
VEST AERO TECH
Norway, vestaerotech.com
Founded in 2022 in Norway by a helicopter pilot, Vest Aero Tech focused on developing a new way to fight wildfires. Its aerial tool uses local water sources to provide a
constant water flow, supporting wildfire efforts. It’s also versatile with the ability to help combat floods and more. Building on this innovation, Vest Aero has expanded to create new tools for the future of the VTOL industry in responding to natural disasters.
VIH AEROSPACE
North Saanic, BC, vihaerospace.com
Led by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approved Technician Managers, VIH Aerospace provides value-enhanced helicopter maintenance, manufacturing, repair and overhaul (MMRO) services, emphasizing its technical abilities to work on projects that exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. The company provides services for structures, avionics, painting, components, design and STC development. VIH Aerospace is Bell Customer Service Facility and provides services for Sikorksy and Airbus helicopters.
PARTS & DISTRIBUTION
EXECUTIVE FLIGHT CENTRE
Calgary, AB, efcaviation.ca
Executive Flight Centre’s core business has been aviation fuel for more than 40 years. It holds an established network of
infrastructure, dedicated aviation trucks, and long-term relationships with Canada’s primary fuel refiners to ensure a dependable fuel supply of Jet A1 and Avgas (100LL) to customers throughout Western Canada. The company has been a provider of aviation fuel to aerial firefighting operations for over 20 years.
FIREXIT
Keswick, Australia, firexit.com.au
FireXit Pty Ltd. was formed in 2009 with the intention of supplying products that promote the well-being of people, animals and the environment. The company distributes Fire Knock Out as a small, lightweight product that works as soon as it comes in contact with flame. FireXit explains the contents of Fire Knock Out are not harmful to people, animals or the environment and can be applied both preventively and actively.
KADEX AERO SUPPLY
Peterborough, ON, kadexaero.com
KADEX Aero Supply is a leading supplier of aircraft parts and supplies, offering a wide range of overhaul and repair services through its three locations across Canada: Peterborough, Ont., Winnipeg, Man., and Calgary, Atla. Working with maintenance
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MMKL GROUP
Saskatoon, SK, mklgroup.com
MMKL Group specializes in providing distribution channels for emergency management supply chains, focusing on wildfire suppression equipment and solutions. Established to meet the critical needs of wildfire response teams, MMKL Group supplies a comprehensive range of fireline hand tools such as Pulaskis, McLeods, shovels, axes, and rakes, essential for creating firebreaks and controlling ground fires. MMKL Group ensures firefighter safety with a line of wildland fire helmets, Nomex clothing for flame resistance, and durable wildland boots designed for heat protection and terrain support. With our supply comes new early fire detection solutions to help firefighters fight fires as safely and efficiently as possible.
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PEAR CANADA
Mississauga, ON, pearcanada.com
With a distribution centre in Richmond, BC, PEAR Canada provides a range of aviation fuel handling needs, which includes filtration, fuel sampling/testing, aviation hose, filtration, single-point and over-wing fueling nozzles, pressure/delta P gauges, hose reels, bonding reels, pumps, meters, filters, and pipe fittings/valves, fueling cabinets, and related products.
PETROVALUE CANADA
Langley, BC, petrovalue.ca
PetroValue is one of Canada’s leading independent distributors of aviation fuels, diesels, gasolines, and lubricants. Since its inception in 1999, PetroValue has developed an extensive supply network to offer customers petroleum products across Canada. The company emphasizes its logistics background and experience with building unique distribution platforms.
TEMPEST AVIATION GROUP
Kelowna, BC, tempest.aero
Tempest has been providing global helicopter parts support since 2001. Our team consists of highly experienced and deeply passionate experts. Tempest is dedicated to keeping its clients flying, by holding a large
inventory of serviceable parts. ITs inventory is continuously evolving to include a wide variety of aircraft model types.
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AMENTUM
Chantilly, Virginia, amentumcareers.com
Amentum is a global firm in designing, engineering, managing and modernizing critical systems and programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. It is American government and commercial services contractor based in Chantilly, Virginia, that was formed in 2020 out of the federal business of AECOM. The company has more than 35,000 employees, including an emphasis on hiring military veterans, in 79 countries on all seven continents.
AIR CHARTER SERVICE
London, ON, aircharterservice.com
Founded in London in 1990, Air Charter Service (ACS) is an award-winning charter specialist, arranging more than 28,000 charter flights per year and with revenues exceeding $1 billion in each of the past four years. The company has a global network, with 35 offices worldwide, spanning all six
major continents. ACS has a proud history of supporting governments and NGOs in times of crisis, both in urgent evacuations and helping to get aid to where it is needed.
CAE
Montreal, QC, cae.com
CAE digitalizes the physical world, deploying software-based simulation, training and operational support solutions to help enable aviation professionals and defence and security forces to perform. CAE has approximately 13,000 employees in more than 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. Domestically, CAE’s public safety and security portfolio now extends into technologies for keeping Canadians safe from natural disasters, including the CAE SkyDeploy real-time position reporting system for wildfire tracking, search and rescue management, and fisheries surveillance.
ELEMENT AEROSPACE
Toronto, ON, element-aerospace.com
Element Aerospace is a boutique aviation consulting firm that specializes in business aviation, powerplant and aircraft asset management, aircraft and spare parts sales and acquisitions, OEM representation, infrastructure development, special
mission aircraft, and other unique projects. Based at First Canadian Place in Toronto, Ontario, Element Aerospace is composed of a team of managing partners that have in-depth industry knowledge with an international footprint.
FAAC
Ann Arbor, MI
In operation for more than 50 years, FAAC is a training solutions provider with a focus on developing tools for simulation training across a range of sectors, including military, public safety and commercial applications. FAAC Commercial provides simulation training for public safety and transit, designed to meet standard practices for police, fire, ems, bus, and rail professionals. FAAC Commercial provides tools and training techniques designed for maximum learning retention in safe, controllable, and repeatable training environments.
METREA
Washington, DC, metrea.aero
Metrea is a provider of effects-as-a-service to national security partners across multiple domains and over a dozen mission areas. In the company’s defined Air & Space sector, it provides full-stack, ready-to-deploy, agile capabilities in critical air domain
mission sets. This includes Airborne ISR and Special Mission Aviation, Air-to-Air Refueling, Advanced Tactical Rotary Wing Training and Executive Aviation.
SKYPLAN SERVICES
Calgary, AB, skyplan.com
Skyplan is a global provider of comprehensive flight-operation and trip-support services. With the launch of the latest iteration of its flight-planning software, Aurora, a flight department has immediate access to web-based global flight planning, weather services, up-link, Air Traffic Control (ATC) filings, and integrated runway analysis. Users can leverage the company’s TripSupport and Fixed Based Operations team to access Skyplan’s global service network for contract fuel, overflight and landing clearances, ground handling, concierge services, custom arrangement facilities, and private jet charters.
CANADIAN OPERATORS
49 NORTH HELICOPTERS
Campbell River, BC, 49northhelicopters.com
Founded in 2005 as a flight school under the name Coast Mountain, 49 North
Helicopters has a team of experienced pilots specializing in light and medium helicopters across western Canada. Their services encompass a diverse range of operations, including fire suppression, longlining, forestry, bird towing, surveying, and patrols.
ABERDEEN HELICOPTERS
Prince George, BC, aberdeenheli.com
Aberdeen Helicopters is a versatile multimission provider situated in Prince George, BC. Its services encompass fire suppression, forestry applications, mountain climbing support, back-country hiking assistance, skiing excursions, fishing trips, wilderness photography flights, mining exploration, and powerline maintenance.
ADVANTAGE HELICOPTERS
Vernon, BC, advantageheli.com
Founded in 1994, Advantage Helicopters is an owner-operator driven company holding Bell aircraft that are fire-suppression ready. The company primarily offers helicopter charter services and also holds aircraft maintenance organization status.
AHLSTROM AIR
Nordegg, AB, helinordegg.com
Founded in 1997, Ahlstrom Air specializes
in commercial helicopter services with an emphasis on forestry, including fire suppression, fish and wildlife surveys, and animal tracking. The company is involved in seismic, oil and gas, and provides support for remote access and SAR missions.
AIRSPAN HELICOPTERS
Sechelt, BC, airspanhelicopters.com
As a Transport Canada-approved maintenance facility, Airspan Helicopters maintains a fleet of six helicopters and offers a range of services, focusing on forestry work and including aerial firefighting support.
ALPINE HELICOPTERS
Kelowna, BC, alpinehelicopters.com
Operating since 1961, Alpine Helicopters provides aerial firefighting and related services. The company offers various other services such as heli-skiing, heli-hiking, mountain rescue, seismic and mining support. With a fleet of 40 helicopters, including Bell 212HP BLR, Bell 407, Bell 206L1/3, and AS350B3e types, Alpine Helicopters has additional bases in Golden, BC as well as Calgary, Canmore, High Level, and Grimshaw, Alberta.
ARROW HELICOPTERS
Revelstoke, BC, arrowhelicopters.com
Established in 2005, Arrow Helicopters
specializes in providing Vertical Reference Training for both high- and low-time pilots. The Class D approved company is known for Search and Rescue (SAR) services, fire suppression, as well as mountain missions like avalanche control.
ASCENT HELICOPTERS
Parksville, BC, ascenthelicopters.ca
Ascent Helicopters, a Class D approved operator, offers fire suppression and serves various sectors including utilities, construction, film and television, heli-skiing, air ambulance, and natural resources. Ascent holds a second base in Fernie and a fleet of approximately eight helicopters.
AURORA HELICOPTERS
Vernon, BC, auroraheli.com
Aurora Helicopters specializes in fire suppression and pre-suppression services. These services include transporting firefighting personnel and equipment to predetermined locations, conducting aerial smoke patrols to detect forest fires in high hazard areas, and engaging in suppression activities like water bucket drops.
BABCOCK CANADA
Ottawa, ON, Babcockcanada.com
Babcock Canada provides critical services, technology, and support solutions in
defense, emergency services, and civil nuclear domains. With over 30 years of aerial firefighting experience, Babcock operates a substantial fleet of more than 90 owned aircraft, conducting over 5,000 firefighting missions annually and accumulating more than 15,000 firefighting flight hours.
BAILEY HELICOPTERS
Fort St. John, BC, baileyhelicopters.com
Founded in 1989, Bailey Helicopters offers diverse services across multiple industries. Bailey is a company of 70 personnel with bases in Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Prince George, Terrace (BC), along with satellite bases in Edmonton, and Calgary (AB). Bailey Helicopters has 18 Helicopters in its fleet including Bell 212’s, AS350 B3, B2, BA and Bell 206’s. Bailey offers passenger transport, aerial ignition, water bucketing and stand by medivac during wildfire season.
BIGHORN HELICOPTERS
Cranbrook, BC, bighorn.ca
Bighorn Helicopters, founded over 30 years ago, offers a range of services including fire suppression. It's authorized to operate helicopters for provinces including Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The company is certified for aerial work and aircraft maintenance.
BLACKCOMB HELICOPTERS
Whistler, BC, blackcombhelicopters.com
With over 30 years of experience, Blackcomb Helicopters assists in firefighting, human transport, water bucketing, Bird Dog flights, equipment transportation, and more. The company emphasizes multi-mission helicopters, focusing on rescue, medevac, and operating a wide variety of 25 intermediate and medium helicopters.
BLACK SWAN HELICOPTERS
Berwyn, AB, blackswanhelicopters.com
Founded in 2003, Black Swan Helicopters specializes in forestry services such as surveying, longlining, and fire suppression. The company offers charter and maintenance services for Airbus, Bell, and Robinson helicopters.
BLACK TUSK HELICOPTERS
Brackendale, BC, blacktuskhelicopter.com
Black Tusk Helicopters provides fire suppression and other services for various agencies across provinces. Equipped with Bambi Buckets and automated flight systems, its fleet supports firefighting efforts in BC and Alberta with specialized features like foam-injection systems.
CANADIAN HELICOPTERS
Les Cedres, QC, canadianhelicopters.com
With roots tracing back to 1947, Canadian Helicopters specializes in personnel and cargo transport, fire suppression, seismic surveys, and more. With flight training and maintenance operations, the company operates in eight Canadian provinces and territories.
COLDSTREAM HELICOPTERS
Kelowna, BC, coldstreamhelicopters.com
Coldstream Helicopters specializes in emergency services such as fire suppression, mountain rescue, disaster support, evacuation services and longlining, as well as powerline construction and construction work. With bases in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba the company is equipped for various helicopter operations and missions.
CONAIR GROUP
Abbotsford, BC, conair.ca
Conair is a global leader in aerial firefighting, offering the largest privately-owned fixed-wing fleet of specialty aircraft in the world. Operating across Canada, the US, Europe, Australia, and beyond, the organization provides a comprehensive range of aircraft, crew, maintenance, and training to support government agencies fighting wildfires. With a strong focus on safety,
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Conair offers pilots access to a Training + Tactics Centre, which includes specialized aerial firefighting simulators designed to enhance successful missions in real-world operations. Conair boasts a versatile fleet of 70 aircraft, including Bird Dogs, Land-Based Airtankers, and Amphibious Aircraft, such as the CL415 and AT802 Fire Boss. The latest addition to Conair's fleet is the Dash 8-400 airtanker.
CONTOUR HELICOPTERS
Fort Langley, BC, contourhelicopters.com
Founded in 2019, Contour currently operates a fleet of four AS350 B3s, one Bell 206B3, one Bell 206L3 and one UH60A+ Blackhawk in wildfire suppression roles. Its second UH60 is currently in completion and expected to be ready for the 2025 wildfire season. Contour is approved for NVG operations and is working to develop a NVG wildfire program with B.C. and Alberta agencies. The helicopter operation also has base locations in Burns Lake, B.C. and Edmonton.
COULSON AVIATION
Port Alberni, BC, coulsonaviation.com
For more than 60 years, Coulson Aviation has protected the world from forest fires. The company provides aerial support
across continents with a diverse fleet of day and night assets, and is the only aerial firefighting company operating both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Its approach includes designing, maintaining, and operating various aircraft, supported by comprehensive training programs. Coulson Aviation is the first aviation company to receive Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO) approval for aircraft structures training. Its program allows students to earn their Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures (AME-S) license at no cost, with guaranteed full-time positions upon completion. As a leading supplier to governments worldwide, Coulson focuses on sustainable, in-production aircraft. Partnering with OEMs and utilizing the latest technology, the company delivers allhazard response capabilities.
CUSTOM HELICOPTERS
St. Andrews, MB, customheli.com
Founded more than 45 years ago, Custom Helicopters operates a versatile fleet of over 35 helicopters, ranging from light to heavy models. These helicopters support a range of industries, including powerline maintenance and construction, mining exploration, 24/7 medevac services and fire suppression. The company’s fleet includes
Airbus AS332L2 and Bell 205 helicopters, which are utilized for fire suppression activities in both Canada and South America. With 10 established bases across Canada, Custom Helicopters is always prepared to assist in firefighting efforts.
DAUNTLESS AIR
Appleton, Minnesota, dauntlessair.com
Dauntless Air is a leading U.S. operator of the AT-802F Fire Boss, a water-scooping air tanker purpose-built for cost-effective aerial firefighting. The company owns and operates 17 Fire Bosses, which feature some of the latest in firefighting technology, including on-board gel-mixing to enhance drop effectiveness, infrared/HUD capabilities to ensure drop accuracy, and ADSB and HASAS warning systems as well as proactive engine management to improve safety.
DELTA HELICOPTERS
Sturgeon County, AB, deltahelicopters.com
Delta Helicopters, in addition to its Edmonton head office, operates from five other base locations. With over 45 years of experience working with the forestry industry across Canada, Delta provides comprehensive fire suppression support.
DISCOVERY HELICOPTERS
Atlin, BC, discoveryheli.ca
Founded in 1990 as a family-owned company, Discovery's helicopters are equipped for fire suppression, featuring satellitebased flight following systems, satellite phones, Bambi buckets, and longlines.
EAST WEST HELICOPTERS
Salmon Arm, BC, eastwesthelicopters.com
Established in 1997 with a focus on logging operations, East West Helicopters holds extensive experience in longline operations and aerial firefighting. The company specializes in precision lift work and operates a self-contained service facility, including its own tanker for helicopter refueling.
ECLIPSE HELICOPTERS
Penticton, BC, eclipseheli.com
With bases in Penticton and Cranbrook, BC, Eclipse provides a range of services including aerial firefighting, as well as SAR and U.S.-based operating experience.
EDMONTON REGIONAL HELICOPTERS
Edmonton, AB, erhelicopters.com
As a privately held operator, Edmonton Regional is based at Edmonton International
Airport (CYEG) with offices at Executive Flight Centre Terminal 1. The company provides forestry services throughout central Alberta, extending west to the Rocky Mountains.
FOREST HELICOPTERS
Kenora, ON, foresthelicopters.com
Established in 1997 and focusing on AS350 helicopters, Forest Helicopters supports all aspects of fire suppression. The company's pilots possess extensive experience beyond baseline requirements, including in-depth knowledge of fire behavior, logistical support, and tactical applications such as aerial ignition.
FRONTLINE HELICOPTERS
Williams Lake, BC, frontlinehelicopters.ca Frontline Helicopters, situated just south of Williams Lake, is a key provider of wildfire suppression and associated services, including air taxi, infrared scanning, mapping, wildlife capture, and surveying.
GREAT SLAVE HELICOPTERS
Yellowknife, NWT, gsheli.com
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Great Slave Helicopters operates a diverse fleet of over 30 single- and twin-engine helicopters, with over 20 percent being aboriginally owned through partnerships
with various operators. Operating across Northern Canada, this group manages around 15 bases, offering forestry services, including wildfire suppression.
GRIZZLY HELICOPTERS
Campbell River, BC, grizzlyhelicopters.com
Established in 2008 as a family-owned and operated business, Grizzly Helicopters employs ASTAR350 B2 helicopters from bases in Campbell River and Port McNeill. The company specializes in providing firefighting services in the region, along with applications like, medevac, powerline patrols, and wildlife management.
GUARDIAN HELICOPTERS
Calgary, AB, guardianhelicopters.com
Founded in 1995, Guardian Helicopters has its head office at the Springbank Airport in Calgary, Alberta. Apart from its oil and gas work, Guardian delivers an array of services such as aerial ignition, infrared scanning, cone collection, GPS, and video mapping.
HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES
Ottawa, ON, htsc.ca
Founded by Luc Pilon in 1976, Helicopter Transport Services (HTSC) has grown from
a single-aircraft operation based in North Bay, Ont., to one of North America's largest privately held helicopter operators. With more than 48 years of experience, HTSC operates a diverse fleet of more than 60 helicopters and one fixed-wing aircraft, serving clients across various sectors including mining, forestry, wildfire support, utility, construction, national defense, and emergency medical services. HTSC's permanent pilot staff averages more than 7,000 hours of helicopter flying experience, underscoring its commitment to safety and operational excellence. HTSC’s operations span across Canada, the United States and South America.
HELI SOURCE
Red Deer, AB, helisourceltd.com
Heli Source is a comprehensive provider of forestry sector services, encompassing fire suppression, aerial seeding and fertilizing, logging support, heli-torching, and more. The company specializes in mountain flying, vertical reference (longline) operations, and is equipped for water delivery and crew transport.
HELIQWEST AVIATION
Sturgeon County, AB, heliqwest.com
Operating from its Edmonton-area location and international headquarters in
Colorado, HeliQwest is a charter company specializing in external load operations such as fire suppression, as well as seismic, aerial harvesting, inspection, surveillance, mapping, photography, survey, and general transport. The company also has a second base near Duncan, BC.
HIGH TERRAIN HELICOPTERS
Nelson, BC, highterrainhelicopters.com
Serving the Kootenays since 1992, High Terrain operates Bell and Airbus helicopters out of Nelson, Nakusp, and Kaslo, adhering to aerial firefighting guidelines set by CIFFC and HAC. The company's capabilities include longline slinging, water bucketing, bird dogging, and crew transport.
HORIZON HELICOPTERS
Whitehorse, YT, horizonhelicopters.ca
Based at Whitehorse Airport with a satellite base in Dawson City, Horizon Helicopters has provided wildfire support in Alberta, BC, and the Yukon since its founding. The fleet primarily comprises AS350 helicopters.
HY-RIDGE HELICOPTERS
Coleman, BC, hyridge.ca
Hy-Ridge, based in Coleman and
Sparwood, BC, specializes in mountainfocused services, including fire suppression. The company employs an AS 350 B3 helicopter for operations throughout Western Canada.
MAG AEROSPACE CANADA
Dryden, ON, magaero.ca
Founded in 1950, MAG offers fixed-wing and RPAS aircraft for fire surveillance (detection and mapping) and airspace management services. The company provides a spectrum of aerial fire services, including pilots and mission systems operators, maintenance, logistics, and site management.
MONASHEE HELICOPTERS
Vernon, BC, monasheehelicopters.com
With a new base in High Level, AB, to enhance northern service, Monashee Helicopters offers firefighting, construction, film and movie work, as well as passenger transport services.
MUSTANG HELICOPTERS
Blackfalds, AB, mustanghelicopters.com
Established in 2001, with a fleet of 30 helicopters including intermediates, mediums, twin engine Cat A & Class 1 capabilities, Mustang is one of the leading helicopter
service providers in Canada. Mustang prides itself on being able to support all forestry fire suppression initiatives, including initial attack, transporting field crews, water bucketing, belly tank, running an aerial ignition device or moving precious cargo such as seedlings or suppression equipment. Mustang’s clients include provincial and federal governments, provincial park agencies as well as the private sector. Mustang has base locations across Canada.
PANORAMA HELICOPTERS
Alma, QC, helicopterespanorama.com
Founded in 2000, Panorama Helicopters specializes in a variety of aerial firefighting services. These include fire detection, logistics such as personnel and equipment transportation, bucket watering (Bambi), IR imaging, and related services like medevac.
PHOENIX HELI-FLIGHT
Fort McMurray, AB, phoenixheliflight.com
Phoenix Heli-Flight provides a range of light and intermediate helicopter firefighting services. Its offerings encompass initial attack, sustained action, and helitorching on fires of all sizes.
PRAIRIE HELICOPTERS
Gimli, MB, prairiehelicopters.com
In addition to flight training, Prairie Helicopters delivers a full spectrum of helicopter charter services, including fire suppression. The company, founded in 2000, operates Bell helicopters.
RANGE HELICOPTERS
Drayton Valley, AB, rangeheli.ca Range Helicopters specializes in fire suppression services. These include crew and camp moves, infrared scanning, water bucketing, GPS mapping, and drip torching.
RIDGE ROTORS
Blue Ridge, AB, ridgerotors.com Ridge Rotors primarily serves Northern British Columbia and Alberta's forestry sectors. Their services encompass timber cruising, VRI surveys, mountain pine beetle surveying and extermination projects, fire suppression, emergency evacuation, and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. The company holds additional bases in Whitecourt, AB, Tumbler Ridge, BC, and Chetwynd, BC.
SARVAIR AVIATION
100 Mile House, BC, sarvair.com
Sarvair Aviation operates from Williams Lake, BC, and 100 Mile House. The
company specializes in longline and vertical lift missions, including heli-logging, drill moves, tower and cone construction, fire protection.
SELKIRK MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS
Revelstoke, BC, smheli.com
Founded in 1991, Selkirk Mountain Helicopters provides aviation services to heli-skiing operations, SAR support, avalanche snow safety, and firefighting across the region. They hold expertise in various aspects, including drip torch and Class D certification.
SEQUOIA HELICOPTERS
Abbotsford, BC, sequoiahelicopters.com
Founded in 2004, Sequoia Helicopters collaborates with provincial forestry agencies across Canada to aid in fire suppression. The company utilizes Bambi Buckets with foam kits and possesses extensive longline experience. Sequoia Helicopters holds additional Alberta bases in Slave Lake, Lac La Biche and Whitecourt.
SIERRA HELICOPTERS
Pitt Meadows, BC, sierrahelicopters.com
Sierra provides a range of services throughout Vancouver’s lower mainland and beyond, including fire suppression and other
forestry missions like LiDAR imaging, logging, tree planting and wildlife surveying.
SILVER KING HELICOPTERS
Smithers, BC, silverkingheli.com
Silver King Helicopters offers a range of services to the forestry and mining sectors. Their expertise includes fire suppression through collaboration with initial attack crews and water bucketing.
SKY HELICOPTERS
Pitt Meadows, BC, skyhelicopters.ca
Established in 2011, SKY Helicopters boasts a fleet of six helicopters. The company holds relationships with provincial governments to assist in wildfire management and forestry work. its offerings include year-round wildfire suppression pilots and thermal imaging services for detecting hot spots.
SKYLINE HELICOPTERS
Kelowna, BC, skylinehelicopters.ca
Founded in 1996, Skyline Helicopters operates from a main base in Kelowna and a satellite base in Terrace, BC. Skyline Helicopters specializes in longline mountain operations and holds a strong operational focus on oil and gas, forestry, and heli-skiing.
SLAVE LAKE HELICOPTERS
Slave Lake, AB, slheli.com
With roots dating back to 1998, Slave Lake Helicopters specializes in providing services to the forestry sector. This includes fire suppression and related services like LiDAR and infrared scanning, along with crew transport.
STAR HELICOPTERS
Cold Lake, AB, starhelicopters.com
Star Helicopters has been involved with the forestry industry since 1982, carrying out operations including crew transportation, longline bucketing and drip torch services.
SUMMIT HELICOPTERS
Kamloops, BC, summithelicopters.ca
Summit Helicopters delivers remote helicopter aviation solutions in Western and Northern Canada with bases in BC, Alberta, and Northwest Territories.
SUNWEST HELICOPTERS
Qualicum Beach, BC, sunwesthelicopters.com
Founded more than 27 years ago, SunWest Helicopters, based on Vancouver Island, offers a range of services using its fleet of light, intermediate and medium Bell helicopters.
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TAIGA AIR SERVICES
Winnipeg, MB, taigaheli.com
Founded in 1992, Taiga specializes in providing strategic thermal scanning for fire suppression, environmental and biometric analysis, powerline and pipeline integrity, and infrastructure management and maintenance. Their services include detecting and mapping hot spots, hotlines, and risk areas for resource deployment crewed by highly experienced and accredited technicians. The company holds a 30 year plus history of safety in operations.
TRANSWEST HELICOPTERS
Oliver, BC, transwesthelicopters.com
Established in 1965, Transwest currently operates a fully-equipped Bell412EP based out of Oliver Municipal Airport. Transwest primarily operates within Western Canada, but we have the capability and extensive experience of working throughout Canada and overseas. In addition to specializing in forest firefighting and utility missions, Transwest provides MRO, part sales and
fire suppression. The company utilizes SEI water buckets that are Aqualaunch/Powerfill foam equipped. Valhalla explains its retardant delivery system can be used for a variety of fire applications.
VALLEY HELICOPTERS
Hope, BC, valleyhelicopters.ca
Founded in 1985 and relying on a fleet of 9 Bell Helicopters consisting of 206B, 206L4, 407 and 429 types, Valley Helicopters has been providing firefighting services for over 35 years. Its pilots are trained in fire suppression techniques, including water bucketing, aerial ignition, and crew transport. Bases are located in Hope, Merritt and Kamloops, BC.
VIH HELICOPTERS
Victoria, BC, vih.com
VIH Helicopters has been providing global aviation services since 1955. With our excellent track record for safety, efficiency and effectiveness and team of over 300 professionals, we are sure to be able to
WEST COAST HELICOPTERS
Port McNeill, BC, westcoasthelicopters.com
West Coast Helicopters operates as a light and intermediate service provider. They have bases in Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port McNeill, and Bella Coola, along with a fleet of around 18 helicopters. The company provides forestry services such as fire suppression, tree planting, and faller support.
WILDCAT HELICOPTERS
Kelowna, BC, wildcathelicopters.com
Wildcat Helicopters maintains a fleet of Bell 412 and 212 mission-modified aircraft. They specialize in a range of emergency services, including fire suppression. They possess a Bell 412EP configured for extended search, rescue, and medical missions.
WHITE SADDLE AIR SERVICES
Bluff Lake, BC, whitesaddleair.com
As a family-operated company with over 48 years of experience, White Saddle Air Services focuses on fire suppression. They underlined this commitment by acquiring Canada's first commercial Bell 407 GXi in 2019 and have since acquired a second Bell
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YELLOWHEAD HELICOPTERS
Yellowhead Helicopters is preparing to celebrate its 50-year anniversary in 2025. With a fleet of more than 40 helicopters with specialized equipment and expert crews strategically located in high-demand areas, Yellowhead Helicopters offers a range of fire suppression and forest restoration services. With 12 bases located in British Columbia and Alberta, Yellowhead Helicopters holds a fleet of AS350 B2s and B3s, Bell 212s and Bell 206s, and BK117s (the five most recently added models). Its helicopters are equipped with firefighting capabilities such as water buckets and long-line equipment. It offers a range of environmental restoration services includes aerial seeding and fertilizing, tree planting, cone harvesting, drip torching, infrared scanning, GPS mapping, telemetry, crew and camp moves, heli-logging. With its recent addition of five twin-engine helicopters, Yellowhead provides Class D fixed-line insertion and extraction, adding levels of safety while augmenting efficiency.
Blenheim, ON, zimmerair.com
Established in 1975, Zimmer Air has focused on serving the forestry sector since its inception. They provide various services in Ontario and beyond, including drip torch and slash pile burning services. | W
