Our team was present on site throughout the event, engaging directly with key stakeholders at Booth 112. The participation provided a valuable opportunity to exchange operational insights, discuss fleet requirements, and explore the capabilities of the AT-802 platform — both in its land-based AT-802F configuration and as the Fire Boss amphibious tanker — with operators and institutions actively working to strengthen their aerial firefighting response.

The event took place in a particularly relevant context. Demand for specialized aerial firefighting assets continues to grow across Europe and globally, driven by the increasing frequency and severity of wildfire seasons. Aerial Fire Fighting Global 2026 brought together senior representatives from national agencies, governments, and manufacturers to address capacity gaps, cross-border coordination, and the long-term planning required to build sustainable aerial firefighting fleets.

For Aviation Trade Europe, participation in this event reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting operators and authorities with proven, cost-effective solutions based on the AT-802 platform — an aircraft that remains a cornerstone of aerial firefighting operations worldwide.

We look forward to continuing to build on the relationships established in Bordeaux and contributing to the growth and strength of aerial firefighting capabilities in the future.

Over three days, the event will bring together air operators, government authorities, civil protection leaders, manufacturers, engineering firms, and technical experts from around the world to analyze the sector’s main challenges, share operational experiences, and present the latest technological innovations applied to aerial extinction.

📍 Rome
📅 March 24–26, 2026
🏢 Stand 112

A Strategic Meeting Point for the Sector

Aerial Fire Fighting Global 2026 is much more than a trade show. It is a high-level international forum addressing key issues such as:

• Modernization and expansion of air fleets.
• Operational strategies for new-generation wildfires.
• Coordination between aerial and ground resources.
• Incorporation of advanced technology in firefighting missions.
• Pilot training and improvement of safety standards.
• Adaptation to the impact of climate change on fire management.

In a context where wildland fires are increasingly frequent, intense, and complex, aerial response capability becomes a critical element within the global strategy for civil protection and land management.

Aviation Trade Europe: Specialized Solutions for Aerial Fire Fighting

Aviation Trade Europe’s presence in Rome reflects its commitment to the development and strengthening of the aerial capabilities of its clients in Europe and other international markets.

At our stand 112, we will present the Air Tractor options:

• Air Tractor AT-802
• Air Tractor AT-802 Fire Boss

These options have become benchmarks in the segment of medium-load single-engine aircraft for fire fighting, notable for:

• High operational efficiency.
• Optimized operating costs.
• Versatility in different geographical environments.
• Load capacity and speed in attack cycles.
• Mechanical reliability and structural robustness.

In particular, the Fire Boss version provides a strategic advantage by allowing amphibious operations through water scooping from the surface, reducing cycle times and increasing effectiveness in areas with available water resources.

Beyond the Aircraft: Comprehensive Vision

At Aviation Trade Europe, we understand that aerial fire fighting does not solely depend on the aircraft but on a comprehensive vision that includes:

• Strategic fleet planning.
• Analysis of operational needs.
• Financing and acquisition models.
• Technical support and maintenance.
• Pilot training and updates.
• Asset performance optimization.

Our participation in Aerial Fire Fighting Global 2026 will be an opportunity to engage in dialogue with operators and authorities on how to improve coordination with local ground services (firefighters, forest brigades, etc.), reinforce their current capabilities, and plan the future growth of their aerial means.

Welcome to Operators and Authorities

We warmly welcome all sector professionals attending the fair to visit us at stand 112 to:

• Analyze fleet expansion projects.
• Evaluate the incorporation of AT-802 and Fire Boss solutions.
• Study models for improving operational capacity.
• Explore strategic collaboration opportunities.

We firmly believe that international cooperation, technological innovation, and strategic planning are fundamental pillars for building more effective and resilient aerial response systems.

Let’s build the future of aerial fire response together

The evolution of fire risk demands a parallel evolution in aerial capabilities. At Aviation Trade Europe, we work to offer solid, efficient solutions prepared for current and future challenges.

See you in Rome.

Stand 112 – March 24 to 26, 2026

As a recurring sponsor and active participant, Air Tractor Europe deployed its latest innovations in firefighting techniques, highlighting the efficiency of the AT-802 to obtain the best results. In addition, the event had the distinguished presence of the presidents of Air Tractor Europe and Air Tractor Inc., giving special relevance to this year’s event.

During the two-day conference cycle, crucial topics were addressed such as suggestions and improvements for the rescEU system (civil protection mechanism of the European Union), the need for aerial means in the face of the increase in fires in Europe and the effectiveness of the rapid response as a firefighting strategy.

Air Tractor Europe also had an outstanding participation in the conference event with the presentation titled “A Paradigm Change: Tools and Strategies against New Fires”, which generated great interest among attendees, awakening curiosity about new prevention techniques. and fire fighting.

Strategic Collaborations and Business Opportunities: A Historic Agreement

Beyond being a platform for the exhibition of products, AFFE 2023 was established as a space conducive to the creation of networks and strategic collaborations. Air Tractor Europe took this opportunity to close a historic agreement: the acquisition of 31 AT-802 aircraft from Air Tractor Inc. This commitment strengthens the working and professional relationship between both companies, and helps consolidate Air Tractor’s position in the European market. .

We look forward to seeing how Air Tractor Europe will contribute to the continued evolution of the global wildfire response.

We hope it has been of interest to you, if you want to know more about the possibilities of our aircraft and services to help in the fight against forest fires you can contact us. We take this opportunity to offer you our Visual Guide on Forest Fire Fighting through the following form:

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At the event we had the opportunity to maintain contacts with customers and industry players, showing them the latest developments in our aircraft and services provided and exchanging knowledge and experiences on the challenges of fire fighting at the present time.

In line with this objective of providing knowledge to the agents of the sector, we have participated in the cycle of conferences with the lecture “Present and future of forest fires” given by Mr. Hugo Arceo, sales director of ATE, in which the main characteristics of the current forest fires and the forecasts of future evolution have been presented, showing some of the best techniques to address them. We remind you that from Air Tractor Europe we have published a Visual Guide on Forest Fire Extinction that you can download here.

We thank all of you who have visited us for your interest, and we remind all customers and partners that we remain at your disposal in our facilities, where we will attend all your queries.

On this occasion we will participate with a very special partner, Fire Boss. We will have a booth to serve our customers and inform all industry players about our products and services for fire fighting.

Once again, we will participate in the cycle of conferences with the aim of disseminating the knowledge we have acquired in aerial firefighting. On May 19, Hugo Arceo, Air Tractor Europe Sales Manager, will speak at the conference “Present & Future of Forest Fires”.

If you attend AFFE2022, don’t forget to visit us!!!

This biennial event, held for the first time in Tallinn, Estonia, brings together the most important representatives of aerial fire fighting in Europe in a unique event. An exceptional opportunity to share best practices between operators and authorities in the sector, through workshops, conferences and exhibitions, as well as to discuss the present and future of the sector.

We are also pleased to announce that on October 12 at 15:00 pm Hugo Arceo, Sales Manager of the Company, will hold the conference “New Perspectives for Fire Fighting”, which you will be able to watch soon through the official channels of the company.

In this presentation, the situation of fires in recent years will be presented, as well as its evolution to the current state, marked by the arrival of fires called by some people as “6^th Generation Fires” . Based on the information presented by different experts and on recent real cases, we will analyze the new behavior of fires and the appropriate extinguishing techniques to fight against them.

Our participation is part of our objective of collaboration and continuous improvement in the provision of our services and the dissemination of best practices to fight forest fires by aerial means.

Less than a month to go until the start of Europe’s biggest firefighting event. This biennial fair, which is usually held in Nimes, France, will take place this time in the Estonian capital.

Once again, the top representatives of the world of aerial fire fighting will meet there and, of course, Air Tractor Europe will not miss the event. There, attendees will be able to meet with great professionals in the sector, discover new firefighting techniques or cutting-edge technological solutions in a space created to establish international contacts.

In these years, particularly turbulent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important and meaningful than ever to attend these types of events to reaffirm the importance of fighting fires.

The fair also has a space for reflection to debate current issues, the conference program. Air Tractor Europe participates with a seminar in this event, which will address issues of both the present and the future of fire fighting by aerial resources: the intense fire season in the Mediterranean area, the sixth generation fires or climate change, among others.

We hope to see you on October 12 and 13 in Tallinn!