Coulson Aviation Canada to Conduct First Night Vision Aerial Firefighting Operations with BC Wildfire Service

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Port Alberni, British Columbia – June 19, 2025: Coulson Aviation Canada is proud to announce it has been awarded and started a 70-day contract by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide one of its state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 helitankers equipped for Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations. This partnership marks the first time Coulson will conduct live-fire NVG aerial firefighting missions on Canadian soil.

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Apr
18
2025

Coulson Aviation and BCAC Launch Scholarship to Support Aviation Education and Career Growth

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Port Alberni, British Columbia – April 17, 2025: Coulson Aviation, a global leader in aerial firefighting, is proud to partner with the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) to introduce the Coulson Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures (AME-S) Scholarship. This $54,000 CAD scholarship package covers tuition, hybrid apprenticeship training, and essential tools, ensuring recipients receive unparalleled support in their journey to becoming fully licensed AME-S professionals.

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