Kepplair Readying ATR 72 Firebomber Prototype

Kepplair Evolution

Kepplair Evolution is adapting ATR 72s into firefighting aircraft. 

Credit: Kepplair Evolution
ROME — A French company adapting ATR 72 regional airliners into firefighting aircraft is preparing to roll out its first modified aircraft by year-end. Toulouse-based Kepplair Evolution is converting an ATR 72-200 into a prototype of its “Forest Keeper” firefighting aircraft, which it claims will...
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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