New Retardant Development Could Lead to Safer Aerial Firefighting

Credit: Coulson Aviation
Credit: Coulson Aviation
ROME—U.S. firefighting specialist Coulson Aviation is working to certify a new aerial firefighting retardant that could reduce the risks associated with low-level drops and lessen corrosion damage to aircraft. Current retardant chemistries often dictate how firefighting aircraft are flown over...
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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