Brazilian Air Force Upgrades Firefighting Power with KC-390 and CAFFS

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Brazilian Air Force Upgrades Firefighting Power with KC-390 and CAFFS

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) equips its KC-390 Millennium fleet with the new CAFFS system, reports the FAB on January 29, 2025. This move strengthens Brazil’s response to worsening wildfires. The Zeus Squadron launches 24 containers, each holding 1,000 liters, totaling 24,000 liters per mission. Wildfires rage across Brazil, hitting the Amazon, Pantanal, and São […]

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The CAFFS was launched for the first time on 29/01 by the First Troop Transport Group (1o GTT) – Zeus Squadron The First Troop Transport Group (1° GTT) - Zeus Squadron - of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has a new approach to fighting forest fires with the development of the Air Fire Extinction System in Containers (CAFFS). This innovative system is designed to provide quick and efficient responses in emergency situations, allowing large aircraft…

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As part of the efforts made by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to improve its capabilities in the fight against forest fires, the First Troop Transport Group (1o GTT) – Zeus Squadron – has incorporated the Contedorized Air System of Fire Fighting (CAFFS – Containerized Air Fire Fighting System) into its Embraer KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft. Its first operational launch took place on 29 January, marking a new stage in the FAB in the use of …