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H3R Aviation Solves Halon Replacement Problem

Halotron BRx is a suitable replacement but costs four to five times as much

H3R Aviation fire extinguishers — H3R Aviation is highlighting its line of Halotron BRx extinguishers to European operators and others that want to switch to a non-Halon fire extinguishing substance.

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

October 12, 2025

Aircraft registered in Europe will no longer be able to carry Halon 1211 fire extinguishers after December 31, except for certain cargo comparment and fuel inerting applications that use Halon 1301. This rule does not apply to U.S.-registered aircraft flying in Europe, according to NBAA, but operators may want to consider that their Halon extinguishers will not be serviceable in Europe after the deadline, warned H3R Aviation senior v-p Chris Dieter.

In the U.S., Halon can still be used and is still available, although its manufacture has been prohibited since 1994. Enough Halon was made and is being recycled to keep extinguishers filled for probably the next 10 to 15 years, Dieter said, but it will eventually be exhausted.

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