Debrief: Firefighting Breathes New Life Into Old Transalls

transall tanker
Credit: McDermott Aviation Group
ROME—Burgeoning international demand for aerial firefighting aircraft is giving new life to an old airlifter. It was long assumed that when Airbus’ A400M took over transport duties in the French, German and Turkish air forces, the long-serving C-160 Transall would be put out to pasture. But three of...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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