Conair Avro RJ85 air tanker C-GFVK/Tanker 391 (msn E2268) has returned home to Canada after completing its fire-fighting duties in Australia during the southern summer. She departed Avalon on 12 March, arriving back at Conair’s base at Abbotsford, British Columbia, on 14 March. During her stay, Tanker 391 conducted operations for Vic Emergency, Forest Fire Management Victoria, and CFA (Country Fire Authority) in the state of Victoria, as well as for NSW Rural Fire Service in neighboring New South Wales.
Recent news items on Conair:
- Third CityJet Avro RJ85 sold to Conair (2019-05-24)
- CityJet sells another Avro RJ85 to Conair (2019-04-25)
- CityJet sells Avro RJ85 to Conair (2019-02-19)
- Conair Avro RJ85AT returns home (2019-01-12)
- RJ85 air tanker switches states and number (2018-12-09)