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.

New 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.

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.

If you would like to learn more about the conversion from the radial engine to the turbine you can go to:

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For a larger picture of the turbine click here.