Neptune Reveals Airbus A319 Firefighter Modification Plan

Neptune Aviation Services BAe 146

Neptune’s BAe 146 tankers eventually will be replaced by the Airbus A319 firefighting conversion

Credit: Neptune Aviation Services/Austin Johnson
COLORADO SPRINGS—Montana-based aerial firefighting specialist Neptune Aviation Services has announced plans to develop an Airbus A319 air tanker modification program to augment and eventually replace its BAe 146s. The tanker plan, undertaken with Toulouse-based modification company Aerotec & Concept...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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