Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying conditions.

Aerial firefighters—the pilots, flight coordinators, and crew—have played a vital role in the battle against the worst fire season in Southern California history. As of publishing, the ...

an aerial firefighting contractor based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There is no precision equipment or autopilot for fire drops, just a pilot's view through the windscreen and his experience.

Aerial firefighters have always been a critical line of defense against raging wildfires. But increasingly extreme blazes and ...

The CEO of an aerial firefighting company said drones are a major problem for its pilots. Bridger Aerospace has sent two "Super Scooper" planes to help tackle the LA wildfires. Last week, a drone ...

Multiple aerial firefighting agencies have spent countless hours airborne since the outbreak of the Palisades and Eaton fires, dropping water and fire retardant in an attempt to control the flames ...