Kepplair Secures First ATR72 for Firefighting Conversion
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Kepplair secures first ATR72 for firefighting conversion
Kepplair, a French startup developing a firefighting version of the ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, announced on May 28, 2026, that it has secured its first prototype aircraft for testing purposes. The aircraft has been provided by ACIA-Aero Capital, an aircraft leasing firm specializing in regional aircraft and related support services, which is a partner of Kepplair. The aircraft will be delivered at an unspecified date later this summer. Upon…
It is both the future competitor of the Hynaéro F100 Frégate and the French response to the Bombardier Dash 8 Canadian. The prototype of the future Kepplair 72 water bomber aircraft will begin its transformation from a short-haul cargo transport aircraft ATR-72-600. It is on the industrial site of Blagnac, within the workshops [...] This content In France the future bomber of Kepplair 72 is taking shape. was first published on legendary aircraft…
According to the French company Kepplair Evolution, the first test aircraft for its Kepplair 72 fire-fighting aircraft project will be awarded this summer. An ATR-72 cargo machine, provided by the partner ACIA-Aero Capital, will be converted into a 7.5 tonne water launcher in Toulouse-Blagnac.
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