The Fleet Expands with an Additional Large Airtanker

Aero-Flite Inc. has increased its aerial firefighting capacity to suppress wildfires with the addition of another Dash 8-400AT airtanker. This is the third Dash 8-400AT airtanker added to Aero-Flite’s fleet. The organization’s Next Generation fleet now includes four CL415 amphibious airtankers; seven RJ85 Type 1 airtankers and three Dash 8-400AT Type 2 airtankers.

As a Type 2 large airtanker, the Dash 8-400AT has a tank capacity of 2,462 US gallons. “The Dash offers a large payload, just shy of the 3,000 US gallon tank capacity of a Type 1 large airtanker, while using significantly less fuel than a similarly sized Type 1. It can land at bases with shorter runways, and at higher elevations, allowing firefighting support access to more locations, basing closer to remote communities that are more prone to wildfire activity.” shares Chris Niemann, Aero-Flite General Manager. “The Dash 8-400AT’s versatility is a benefit to government agencies looking to enhance their fleet response.” Read more….