Transalls To Be Adapted For European Aerial Firefighting Work

German Defense Ministry

C-160 Transall

Credit: German Defense Ministry
A German aviation logistics company is planning to adapt a pair of former C-160 Transall turboprop airlifters into aerial firefighting aircraft for deployment in Europe. Celle, Germany-based Total Aeronautical Services GmbH hopes to bring the first aircraft into operation in 2027, German magazine...
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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