NEW FRONTIER AVIATION FORT BENTON MONTANA

New Frontier Aviation uses the most up to date aircraft available for firefighting. Our pilots and ground crews are highly trained professionals. Each aircraft undergoes a rigorous maintenance schedule each year to insure they are it top condition for the upcoming fire season.

Some of the fleet of aircraft of New Frontier AviationNew Frontier Aviation uses 4 major types of aircraft to perform the duties it contracts for. Two types are used for aerial mapping and command and control. The first of these is a Cessna 172. It is a 4 place single engine aircraft. The second is a Commander with the ability to carry up to 7 passengers.

The fire fighting or S.E.A.T aircraft are M18B Dromaders and Ag Tractor 802’s. Both aircraft models have a turbine upgrade installed for better performance. All of the aircraft can carry up to 650 gallons of chemical.



Droping Thermo Gel® in ArizonaAnother Drop of Thermo Gel®

New Frontier Aviation uses many types of fire suppression agents including Class A Foams and Gels. The latest technology that has proven itself over the last few fire seasons is Thermo-Gel®. Thermo Gel® is a U.S. Forest Service Approved product and nearly stops a fire in its tracks.

Turbine and gear reduction case for the conversionIf you would like to learn more about the conversion from the radial engine to the turbine you can go to:



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NEW FRONTIER AVIATION
P.O. Box 159 - Fort Benton Airport
149 Signal Point Road
Fort Benton, MT 59442
406.622.5682
Mobile 406.788.0268