Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.

The very large air tankers typically take center stage during the day. But once the sun goes down, they're grounded, and the ...

Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying ...

Aircraft that douse flames with water and bright red Phos-Chek fire retardant are a common sight in California. Aerial ...

Aerial support during the California wildfires has been grounded at times by high winds. Here's what the aircrafts do and why ...

The FBI said it is seeking info about the collision of an unauthorized drone with a firefighting aircraft flying over the ...

Helicopters play a critical role in CAL FIRE’s operations, and the future of the fleet is the Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk (or as ...

An investigation is underway into an unauthorized drone that hit a firefighting aircraft while it battled raging wildfires in ...

The Houston Texans have made a change to their coaching staff that might catch some attention at One Jets Drive. According to ...

Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day ...

A video shows the cockpit view of California Air National Guard pilots flying low and dropping fire retardant over the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County.

Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Friday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near ...