Each time one flies above Mach 1 is special. Most commercial pilots have never done it. Our reporter is not a pilot, but he’s ...

Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.

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A video shows the cockpit view of California Air National Guard pilots flying low and dropping fire retardant over the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County.

NPR transcribed 2,000 hours of radio communications from the LA fires. It shows hydrants going dry and first responders ...

This is the story of the Canadair CL-415, a Canadian-designed, Canadian-built amphibious water bomber pulling overtime over ...

A year-old clip of a plane crashing near the Chilean city of Talca has resurfaced online in connection to firefighting ...

Helicopters play a critical role in CAL FIRE’s operations, and the future of the fleet is the Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk (or as ...

Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, here's a look at the fast-moving specialized aircraft helping contain the ...

While the consequences of adding seawater to ecosystems are not yet well understood, we can gain insights on what to expect by considering the effects of sea-level rise.