Social & World Affairs

Megafires – Firefighting Planes at the Limit


As Europe braces for another devastating wildfire season, its aerial firefighting fleet is pushed to breaking point.

When multiple major blazes erupt simultaneously across the continent, aging aircraft and limited resources struggle to keep pace. From frontline operations in Greece and Turkey to Coulson Aviation's aircraft conversion facilities in California, this documentary explores the vital role of firefighting planes, helicopters and new technologies.

Can modern aircraft, satellite monitoring and smarter strategies help Europe stay ahead of ever larger and more destructive megafires?

Programme Details

DURATION
1 x 60'
ORIGINAL BROADCASTER
SRF
AVAILABLE IN
HD
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
German