Important notice

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.

Aquarius Aerial Firefighting

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’ fleet

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