Logo
Thursday, 28 March 2024
Friday, 03 Apr 2020 02:00 pm

USDA Forest Service for Next Generation Large Air Tanker Services Contract Awarded to Coulson Aviation

"This firefighting repurposed Boeing 737 was designed, manufactured and had the installation of the tanking system done in house which is a testament to the creativity of our teams led by Britt Coulson." Wayne Coulson, CEO Coulson Group "I could not be prouder of our Company based on all the dedication, hard work and commitment of teams to design, manufacture, build, operate and maintain this superior air tanker. Both our Lockheed C-130's and Boeing 737 FIRELINER's played keys roles in saving homes and lives in Australia this past devastating fire season which we are all proud of."

newsImage
 

Coulson Aviation USA has been awarded a multi-year contract with the USDA Forest Service for Next-Generation Large Air Tanker Services throughout the United States. The contract beginning in 2020 will see the first Boeing 737, Tanker 137 in operation.

Coulson Aviation is the first in the world to modify Boeing 737's into FIRELINER's which utilize a new advanced delivery system specifically designed for this application, the RADS-XXL/2. To convert a 737 into a FIRELINER takes over 43,000-man hours and includes the RADS-XXL/2 installation, avionics upgrades, full strip and re-paint, new interior, and 72 refurbished passenger seats. Once complete, the FIRELINER is differentiated from all other Next Generation Large Airtankers by its ability to transport firefighters without re-configuration and to fly at maximum speeds and altitudes with a load of retardant and no restrictions.

"This firefighting repurposed Boeing 737 was designed, manufactured and had the installation of the tanking system done in house which is a testament to the creativity of our teams led by Britt Coulson." Wayne Coulson, CEO Coulson Group "I could not be prouder of our Company based on all the dedication, hard work and commitment of teams to design, manufacture, build, operate and maintain this superior air tanker. Both our Lockheed C-130's and Boeing 737 FIRELINER's played keys roles in saving homes and lives in Australia this past devastating fire season which we are all proud of."

"The FIRELINER is truly the Next Generation of Next Generation Large Airtankers" said Britt Coulson, President and COO Coulson Aviation. "The FIRELINER's are a perfect complement to our C-130's and having a diverse fleet assures our customers always have the right airtanker for the mission." 

Coulson Aviation has over 36 years of experience in aerial fire suppression and the Coulson RADS Firefighting Systems were designed to make firefighting easier, safer and more effective than other systems. We are excited to continue supporting the USDA Forest Service with this essential service during the US fire season.


Neha Pandey

Aware of her elements, Neha writes the best articles across industries including electronics & semiconductors, automotive & transportation and food & beverages. Being from the finance background she has the ability to understand the dynamics of every industry and analyze the news updates to form insightful articles. Neha is an energetic person interested in music, travel, and entertainment. Since past 5 years, she written extensively on sectors like technology, finance and healthcare.


Smarter Decisions with Smart News

Smart Market News is committed to getting its readers the latest updates and insights on industries that help in making “smarter” business decisions. With insights and inputs from corporate decision makers, we bring you the stories of adopting innovative solutions and strategies that have been changing the world. Our editorial insights on products, solutions, companies, and adoption of best practices not only help in understanding the markets better, but also prove to be a complete package for your information needs.

Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest in your inbox weekly Sign up for the fully charged newsletter
© The News and Media Division of The Insight Partners 2024 | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy