Coulson provides firefighting support to Argentina
Coulson Aviation is providing aerial firefighting support services to Argentina through a $6.8 million government to government contract between the Canadian Commercial Corporation and Argentina’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MAyDS). Beginning in January 2023, one of Coulson’s CH-47 helitankers is on a contract for a four-month period to meet Argentina’s aerial fire needs.
“The 10,000-litre capacity CH-47 is not only the largest payload commercially available helicopter, it’s also one of the fastest,” said Britton Coulson, President and COO, Coulson Aviation. “We have been operating this fleet type worldwide with excellent serviceability and look forward to demonstrating its capabilities to the Argentine government.” Read More…