Safety
Conair Deploys TBM 960s for Wildfire Command in Canada
Transport Canada approves TBM 960 for birddog missions
TBM in hangar with Dash 8-400AT
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Conair Group has deployed two newly converted Daher TBM 960s as lead airplanes for aerial firefighting operations in British Columbia. With the supplemental type and airworthiness certifications from Transport Canada in hand, the turboprop singles are in active service with the BC Wildfire Service for the 2025 wildfire season.

The aircraft are operated by Conair and will serve as birddogs—airborne command-and-control platforms that coordinate airtanker drops and provide real-time strategic oversight.