Protecting Our World 

Trusted aerial firefighting and emergency response.

As a global leader in aerial firefighting, Conair has been flying wildfire missions and converting aircraft into airtankers for emergency response since 1969.

As a global leader in aerial firefighting, Conair has been flying wildfire missions and converting aircraft into airtankers for emergency response since 1969. 

With a large fleet of fixed-wing aircraft and a team of hundreds of professionals, we support firefighters and emergency response efforts to protect people, communities, and natural resources.

Aerial Firefighting Operations

Aerial Firefighting Operations 

Operating as a trusted partner to governments, selling or contracting specialized aircraft and services.

Aircraft Fleet

Aircraft Fleet 

The world’s largest fixed-wing firefighting aircraft fleet, active across three continents.

Manufacturing & Support

Manufacturing & Support 

Delivering 4+ large airtankers per year, with the capacity to rapidly double production for increased output and support.

Training & Simulation

Training & Simulation 

Our training and tactics centre is dedicated to training aerial firefighting pilots using advanced simulators for safer missions.

  • RJ85
  • AT802
  • TBM 960 Air Attack
  • Cessna Caravan C208
  • Turbo Commander TC690
  • CL415
  • AT802 Fire Boss
  • Dash 8-400AT
  • Dash 8-400MRE Multi Role
  • RJ85

    Converted by Conair and put into operation in 2013, the RJ85 is the newer model of the BAE-146. It offers improved engines to enable a 3-hour mission duration (plus reserves) while delivering drop coverage levels to Interagency Board standards.

  • AT802

    With excellent maneuverability in mountainous terrain and the ability to operate from shorter runways, the SEAT (Single Engine Air Tanker) AT802 typically operates in groups of 2 or more for wildfire response.

  • TBM 960 Air Attack

    The newest Air Attack platform in the world, converted by Conair, with a service ceiling of 31,000 feet - fast, highly maneuverable, offering advanced avionics and safety features including a HomeSafe™ autoland feature.

  • Cessna Caravan C208

    Best suited to accompany smaller airtankers and amphibious aircraft, the Cessna Caravan 208B offers excellent visibility, a large cargo capacity, and slow speed capability.

  • Turbo Commander TC690

    This proven legacy platform offers exceptional visibility through large windows, a large tail, and a high wing for excellent climbing ability and a low stall speed.

  • CL415

    Offering one of the largest privately owned fleets in the world, operated by subsidiary Aero-Flite Inc. in the US, the CL415 delivers large amounts of water to a wildfire in a short period of time, typically operating in groups of 2.

  • AT802 Fire Boss

    Excellent maneuverability in mountainous terrain, modified by Conair for improved performance, capable of scooping off smaller water sources, the SEAT (Single Engine Air Tanker) AT802 Fire Boss typically operates in groups of 4 or 6.

  • Dash 8-400AT

    The newest airtanker in production at Conair, the Dash 8-400AT, started operations in 2020 with more than 20 now operating around the world, flying as fast a jet to wildfires while delivering more than double the payload for fuel burned by airtankers of similar size, refilling in 7 minutes from 5,000’ tanker bases located closer to where wildfires occur.

  • Dash 8-400MRE Multi Role

    The most versatile all-hazard emergency response aircraft. Produced by Conair, the Dash 8-400MRE entered service in 2005, with eight in service in France. Ideal for wildfire response, evacuating citizens, transporting crews, shipping cargo, and medevacing critically ill patients.

Global Expertise Suppressing Wildfires, Supporting Firefighters 

Over half a century of aerospace and aerial firefighting experience and expertise drives our innovative solutions.