On January 3rd, 2020, Erickson announced they are continuing to fight the devastating Australian bushfires into the new year armed with Six Air Crane® helicopters. With Erickson’s rotary-wing aircraft, they’re able to quickly access austere and remote areas of Australia to strategically battle the blaze. The cost-effectiveness and flexibility that the S-64 gives enable ground crews to more easily deploy, react, and course correct to eliminate threats across the Australian nation.