This just in! Conair Group in Canada and Falko have entered into an exclusive agreement to market the Avro RJ 85/ BAe 146-200 as a type 1 airtanker carrying at least 3,000 gallons.
Conair Group is based in Abbotsford in Southwest British Columbia. Conair is currently converting one Avro RJ85 / BAe 146-200 that they purchased in late 2011 for use as an airtanker. The plan is to have it ready by the 2013 fire season.
You may read more about this joint venture in this news release from aviationpros. I'd like to thank a good friend who sent me this article late last night.
CAL FIRE (CDF) S2T Tanker 71 working Sawtooth Complex Fire (2006)
Sawtooth Complex Fire (Sept. 2006), San Bernardino County CA. Photo Credit: U.S. Forest Service
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