At Air Tractor Europe (ATE) we have reached a historic agreement for the acquisition of 31 Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft and Fire Boss amphibious float systems built by Wipaire. The agreement was closed during the recent (AFFE) conference on aerial firefighting in Athens, Greece. For ATE it is an important milestone, as it is its largest order placed to date. Delivery of these Fire Boss aircraft and systems is scheduled between 2024 and 2026.
Our president, Vicente Huerta stated that “We are delighted to announce our contract for 31 Fire Boss. In addition to this multi-year order, ATE has purchased over 80 sets of floats for the European market” further stating that “If we look to the future, the threat of forest fires extends throughout the year. “It is vital that we create a fleet that can support our new reality.”
For his part, Chuck Wiplinger, president and CEO of Wipaire, the company that owns Fire Boss, stated that “We believe that the excellent performance of Fire Boss, together with the operational experience of Air Tractor Europe, will greatly improve firefighting efforts. forest fires” further stated “This order further cements the long-term partnership between our two companies and their commitment to providing fast and safe air support throughout Europe.”
These agreements and the permanent effort to improve services, through training and incorporating talent, in addition to investment in infrastructure and technologies, are helping us achieve excellent results and excellent future prospects.
