The unit operates 5 Leonardo AW139s and pair of Bell 505s. By Justin Marchand Contributing Writer Standing ready to support a full range of missions are (L–R) Pilot Kyle Brantner, Aeromedic Dave Hernandez, Section Commander Brett Willis, Pilot Johnny Romero, Chief Pilot Dan Child, Lead Pilot Jorge Arevalo, and Aeromedic Dominic Marquis with a Leonardo […]
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Conair: Aerial firefighting’s gold standard continues to evolve
With a fleet of 70 aircraft, unique and rewarding opportunities abound for its 150 pilots. By Justin Marchand Contributing Writer Conair remanufactures and operates the Dash 8-400AT/MRE, the most modern air tanker in the world. And it recently added the Daher TBM 960 to its bird dog lead plane fleet. Each of the company’s aircraft […]
North Slope Borough Search & Rescue
Sikorsky S-92, Bell 412, Pilatus PC-24, and King Air 350ER provide a lifeline in the Arctic. By Rafael Henríquez Managing Editor NSBSAR conducts hundreds of medevac missions annually, coordinates with local volunteers and other agencies, and manages a personal locator beacon (PLB) program to help residents signal for help in emergencies. Pictured here are pilots, […]