The four aircraft of the model AT-802F FireBoss are part of the efforts by the EU to strengthen the EU response to wildfires, by financing the stand-by availability of a rescEU firefighting fleet. They are efficient means in combatting wildfires, and are available for deployments outside of Sweden 24/7 during the wildfire season (European summer).
The aircraft have been part of the rescEU fleet since 2020, and have since been deployed on six international operations. Currently, 2 aircraft are commissioned to serve in the fleet until 2025, and 2 aircraft have served on an annual basis…
