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                                  Aerial Fire Fighting 2014 
                                  
                                 Conference & Exhibition 
                                  
                                 As wildfires grab the global headlines, 
                                 learn about the latest developments in aerial 
                                 fire fighting from around the world. 
                                  
                                  
                                   
                                 Conference themes 
                                  
                                 The latest in a successful series, AFF 2014 is again set to draw 
                                 aerial fire fighting experts from across the world. 
                                  
                                 The conference theme – the next generation, has been set in 
                                 light of the current global economic climate, as agriculture, 
                                 forestry & fire fighting departments come under increasing 
                                 budgetary pressure for performance and spending, particularly 
                                 in relation to large wildfire incidents. 
                                  
                                 Discover the latest efficient & cost effective ways to achieve 
                                 wildfire prevention & suppression at this established 
                                 international conference.  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                   
                                  
                                 Live Demonstrations: 
                                 Aerial demonstration & static display spotlight  
                                  
                                  
                                 The week will conclude with a two-day international discussion 
                                 and debate regarding the future of aerial fire fighting along 
                                 with an afternoon flying display of water-bombing fixed and 
                                 rotary aircraft. 
                                  
                                 
                                     
                                         
                                             Aircraft who participated in 2012: 
                                             Canadair CL-415 Superscooper,  
                                             Calfire S-2T 
                                             Calfire OV-10, 
                                             Calfire UH-1H 
                                             Fire Boss AT-802 
                                             C-130 Airtanker 
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                                             For 2014, additional aircraft that will be invited include: 
                                             Airtanker DC-10 
                                             Beriev Be-200 Mermaid 
                                             Neptune BAe-146  
                                             Evergreen 747 VLAT 
                                             Erickson MD87 VLAT 
                                             Shinmaywa US-2 
                                             Erickson S-64 Aircrane 
                                             AgustaWestland AW139 Helicopter 
                                             Columbia Helicopters CH-47 
                                             USCG C-130H 
                                             Kaman FireMax 
                                             Kamov Ka¬-32 
                                             USAF Air National Guard - C-130 MAFFS 
                                             USMC – Marine Corp - CH-46 
                                             NASA Ikhana UAV 
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                                 Sponsor & exhibitor opportunities 
                                  
                                  AFF 2014 present a unique opportunity for organisations to 
                                 showcase their latest products and services to a highly 
                                 professional & international AFF audience. 
                                  
                                 It remains the must attend event of the aerial fire fighting scene – 
                                 so don't miss out, put the date in your dairy and register your 
                                 interest now! 
                                  
                                 Sponsors of the event will have the opportunity for a 
                                 speaking slot on the conference programme, a stand space  
                                 at a prominent position in the exhibition hall and an  
                                 opportunity to be introduced to senior decision making  
                                 VIP's during the event (dependent upon participation level)  
                                  
                                  
                                 
 
   
                                 Who you can meet 
                                  
                                  This conference and exhibition brings together the international 
                                 aerial fire fighting community like no other event. 
                                  
                                 As in previous years, participants will include: 
                                 Senior managers responsible for aerial fire fighting  
                                 Directors of fire & aviation 
                                 Directors of aerial fire fighting operations 
                                 Aircraft safety managers 
                                 Air attack officers 
                                 Heads of emergency and disaster 
                                 European civil protection officers 
                                 Forestry department managers 
                                 Military Air Force commanders and pilots 
                                 Heads of ground fire fighting 
                                 Systems acquisition personnel 
                                 Training experts 
                                 Fire fighting researchers and academics 
                                  
                                 and many others.  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                 For consideration of operational or technical 
                                 papers please contact:
                                 Kate Niven 
                                 Tel: +44 (0)1628 660400 
                                 Email:  kniven@tangentlink.com 
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