JustFlight BAe-146 Neptune Aviation Tanker 01 New Livery

Neptune operates a fleet of 9 modern BAe 146 aircraft equipped with the Active Response drop system capable of delivering a payload of 3,000 gallons of fire retardant. Neptune’s fleet of BAe Airtankers boasts an unbeatable combination of slow flight characteristics and high cruising speed, as well as outstanding maneuverability. It delivers the highest level of operational safety in the industry and excellent field performance, allowing unmatched compatibility with the existing network of Airtanker bases. In fact, Neptune was the first ever US operator to contract with the USFS in 2011 for a Next Gen aircraft in the form of Tanker 40, a converted British Aerospace BAe 146. For over 25 years, the Neptune Aviation fleet has flown thousands of missions with a meticulously maintained fleet of firefighting workhorses, including BAe 146 and P2V aircraft. No other firefighting company in the country comes close to matching the experience and expertise amassed by the dedicated team of world-class pilots, mechanics and engineers at Neptune Aviation.