Europe Faces Shortfall in Aerial Firefighting Amid Rising Wildfires Avincis report reveals Europe’s firefighting fleet and pilot shortages amid record 2025 wildfires, urging urgent investment and regulatory reforms.

Europe’s aerial firefighting faces a shortfall with aging fleets and pilot shortages. EU’s €600M plan for 22 aircraft won’t meet demand until 2030. Calls for faster procurement and easing pilot licensing under EASA. #Avincis #EU #Wildfires
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Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says - Sight Magazine Europe is dangerously unprepared to tackle a growing wildfire crisis, and must overhaul its fleets of firefighting aircraft, says a report.

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Avincis Sweden Expands Airbus H145 Fleet for Challenging HEMS Missions Avincis Sweden enhances emergency medical helicopter services with Airbus H145 fleet expansions to meet extreme weather and urban demands.

Avincis Sweden uses the Airbus H145 for demanding HEMS missions across remote islands and urban Stockholm. Fleet expansion in 2024-25 boosts capacity during extreme weather and peak seasons. #Avincis #Airbus #Sweden
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Avincis concludes record-breaking season for firefighting in Chile - Avincis

Avincis wraps up a record breaking firefighting season in Chile with two Airbus Super Pumas.
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