LA's Wildfires Would've Been Much Worse If It Weren't For These Aircraft
The Los Angeles fires first started on January 7, 2025, as a result of strong winds. According to NBC, the first area to be ...
Boeing Donates $1 Million To Support Los Angeles' Deadly Wildfire Recovery
Boeing has pledged $1 million in donations to support relief and recovery operations in the Los Angeles region in response to the devastating wildfires that are sweeping across Southern California.
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6 Waterbombers Used To Fight The LA Fires
These planes are highly capable, as it can carry plenty of passengers and cargo.The 747 SuperTanker remains the largest airtanker in the world. However, it retired in 2021, when it was sold to ...
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Oil Supertanker Rates on China Routes Double Since Sanctions
The cost to hire an oil supertanker on key routes to China has doubled since the US imposed sanctions on Russia, showing the extent to which the move has upended the global shipping market.
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Crashes and Disasters
Smaller tankers can drop to about 150 feet when releasing retardant. Large tankers like DC-10s and the 747 SuperTanker give notification far in advance of reaching the zone. Large tankers have a ...
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Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Smaller tankers can drop to about 150 feet when releasing retardant. Large tankers like DC-10s and the 747 SuperTanker give notification far in advance of reaching the zone. Large tankers have a ...
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Tanker Under US Sanctions Discharges Oil at Chinese Port, LSEG Data Shows
Tanker Under US Sanctions Discharges Oil at Chinese Port, LSEG Data Shows By Siyi Liu SINGAPORE (Reuters) -A tanker subject to the new U.S. sanctions is discharging Russian oil at a port operated ...