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In just the first three to four months of 2017, an increase in wildfires has left the Sunshine State of Florida in need of Helicopter Express’ aerial firefighting services.
Fires have been raging in central and southern Chile, fanned by strong winds, hot temperatures, and a prolonged drought. Chile experienced its worst wildfire season in history this summer with over 1,400,000 acres burned since November.
Nearly two decades ago, Jon Bourke joined Helicopter Express and quickly became our chief pilot. His experience includes piloting throughout Europe, the Caribbean, and North, Central, and South America.
While the Chilean government has ended a state of emergency enacted in response to the worst wildfire season in the nation’s history, the work there is still not complete.
The Bell 407 helicopter has been a faithful workhorse for Helicopter Express for decades. It has been a hero among our fleet, but even the most iconic trailblazer needs a reinvention over time.
Posted on November 3, 2009 by Vertical Mag. Helicopter Express’s strategy of always investing in new equipment has helped set it apart from its competitors, and helped ensure its continued growth and success, as Dan Megna reports in this article from Vertical.
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