Conair buys seven Dash 8-400 for aerial firefighting

Conair has purchased seven Dash 8-400 aircraft for conversion to airtankers, designed for aerial firefighting. “Countries are facing escalating wildfire behaviour. And many are challenged by limited aerial firefighting resources or aging fleets in need of modernization to ensure the firetruck in the sky is ready to dispatch when the call comes,” said Matt Bradley, president and chief executive, Conair. “Supply of modern, large airtankers is limited. Our purchase gives us the ability to support countries as they adapt to the changing wildfire environment, continuing to protect their citizens and resources using air assets.” In 2021, Conair purchased about eleven