Aquarius Aerial Firefighting confirms that there was an accident involving one of its aircraft on deployment in Türkiye. Both occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft unassisted and were taken to the hospital for observation and evaluation and have since been discharged. The authorities have initiated an investigation, and we are providing full cooperation and assistance.
Based in Luxembourg, Aquarius AFF is a wholly owned subsidiary of all-cargo airline Cargolux, dedicated to aerial firefighting.
Cargolux is building on its operational expertise and high safety standards to develop its aerial firefighting activity. True to its pioneering spirit, Cargolux is venturing into new territory, targeting a niche market.
Aquarius Aerial Firefighting aims to alleviate some of the lacking capacity for aerial firefighting in Europe and further afield.
The new venture aims to provide assistance in the fight against devastating wildfires that threaten natural resources, wildlife, human lives, and property while significantly contributing to global CO2 emissions worldwide. In 2022, wildfires emitted around 1.54 billion tonnes of carbon globally.
Aquarius operates AT-802 Fire Boss aircraft. The aircraft, chosen for its capabilities along with cost-efficiency, has a capacity and effectiveness that is unmatched in its class. Among its key features, the AT-802 Fire Boss, as a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) with scooping capability, can fill up its tank from bodies of water in under 15 seconds.
- Class
- Scooper
- Tank Capacity
- 3,104 L
- Scoop - Drop Runs (up to)
- 17 / hour
- Hourly capacity
- 52,768 L
AT-802 Fire Boss
- Refuel Interval
3 hours of firefighting between refueling
- Takeoff distance
Short takeoff distance (600m)
- Range
Range of 1,287km
- Cruise speed
Cruise speed of 275 km/h
- Working speed
Working speed of 200 km/h
- Take-off weight
Maximum take-off weight of 7,257 kg
- Engine power
Engine power of 1,600 HP
- Wing area
Wing area of 37.29 m2
*Aircraft performance data is provided by Fire Boss LLC, 1700 Henry Avenue - Fleming Field, South St. Paul, MN 55075.
Aquarius Aerial Firefighting is offering aerial firefighting services worldwide since 1 June 2024.
Aquarius Aerial Firefighting S.à r.l.
- Contact number
- +352 4211 4211
- sales[@]aquariusaff.com