Aerial Firefighting Systems & Helicopter Mission Equipment
Kawak delivers helicopter tanks, buckets, and mission systems built for real-world firefighting operations and backed by responsive, long-term support.
Cascade Fire Buckets
Reliable helicopter firefighting buckets built for fast fills, consistent drops, and real-world durability.
Fire Tank Systems
Integrated helicopter tank systems engineered for rapid deployment and mission-critical performance.
Firefighting Accessories
Refill systems and mission equipment designed to support safe, efficient aerial firefighting operations.
For over 30 years Kawak Aviation Technologies has been solving
Customer Problems with
Innovative, Rugged and
reliable Solutions.
Commitment to Reliability
Engineered for Aerial Firefighting Missions
Kawak is an aerial firefighting company first. We design integrated systems that reduce failure points, increase operational speed, and help crews perform when conditions are at their most demanding. Our focus is simple: deliver equipment that works every time, backed by long-term support.
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Kawak Receives FAA Approval for Powerstop Throttle Quadrant
We’re proud to announce that Kawak has received FAA STC approval for our latest variation of single engine turbine throttle quadrant! Kawak developed the Powerstop variation in conjunction with Andrew
Kawak Aviation Welcomes New Vice President of Business Development Andrew Mills
Kawak is pleased and excited to welcome a new member to our senior management team. Andrew Mills is joining Kawak effective June 1st as Vice President of Business Development. He
Kawak Aviation Technologies Earns FAA Part-145 Air Repair Station Certification
Kawak Aviation Technologies, has earned FAA (Federal Aviation Association) Part-145 Air Repair Station certification #4KWR258D that enables it to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul services on Precision Aircraft Solutions Boeing
Kawak receives STC’s for new CH-47 Chinook Internal firefighting tank system
Bend, Oregon – Kawak Aviation has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its CH-47D Chinook aerial liquid delivery system (ALDS) and auxiliary hydraulic system. Working with customer Billings Flying
Billings Flying Service putting water tanks inside helicopters to better fight fires.
All of us at Kawak Aviation are very happy to see the results of our efforts to design, manufacture, test, and now see completed FAA flight testing of this new
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