Thus the news that a few newer 737-300 aircraft will enter the market for the 2019 fire season is good news indeed. The linked article points to the significant cargo-carrying capacity of the airplane, since it will still fly with passenger seating remaining in place.
Boeing 737 Aircraft Being Converted to Firefighting
It is about time to add newer aircraft to the fleet.
I think about the tremendous stresses that are placed on aircraft frames when they are used as fire retardant tankers for wildland firefighting. I recall one aircraft having its wings snap off during one wildland suppression mission.
Thus the news that a few newer 737-300 aircraft will enter the market for the 2019 fire season is good news indeed. The linked article points to the significant cargo-carrying capacity of the airplane, since it will still fly with passenger seating remaining in place.
Thus the news that a few newer 737-300 aircraft will enter the market for the 2019 fire season is good news indeed. The linked article points to the significant cargo-carrying capacity of the airplane, since it will still fly with passenger seating remaining in place.
