Airborne firefighting by helicopter.
Kitz-Air provides support for firefighting flights.

With our versatile fleet, we are able to respond flexibly to a wide variety of operational scenarios. Depending on the requirements, we deploy agile, lighter helicopters for pinpoint firefighting flights as well as powerful aircraft for large-scale fire suppression.

At the top of our capabilities is the Super Puma—a heavy-lift multi-purpose helicopter specifically designed for high water loads and complex mission profiles. With appropriate equipment, such as external load containers (Bambi Buckets), large volumes of water can be efficiently collected and precisely discharged over fire hotspots.

Our missions regularly take us to a wide variety of regions across Europe—from alpine areas to heavily affected forest regions in Southern and Eastern Europe. In doing so, we work closely with local authorities, fire departments, and international emergency response organizations.

Kitz-Air is synonymous with highly professional aerial firefighting operations—across Europe, efficiently, and under the most demanding conditions. In the case of wildfires and brush fires, rapid, precise support is crucial to preventing the spread of the fire and effectively relieving the burden on ground crews.

 Our operations regularly take us to a wide variety of regions across Europe—from alpine areas to heavily affected forest regions in Southern and Eastern Europe. In doing so, we work closely with local authorities, fire departments, and international emergency response organizations.

Special challenges such as difficult terrain, strong thermals, limited visibility, or high temperatures require the highest level of experience, coordination, and piloting skill. Our crews are specially trained and have extensive operational experience in precisely these scenarios.

In addition to acute firefighting, we also support prevention measures, surveillance flights, and logistical support to ensure operations are sustainable and effective.

Kitz-Air stands for reliable aerial support—exactly when it is needed most.