Coulson will oversee a fleet of 11 aircraft, including a 737 Fireliner large air tanker, two Cessna Citations, six Bell 412s, a CH-47 Chinook and a Beechcraft Super King Air. It will employ primarily Australian crews.

Craig Martin is a welcome addition to Coulson Aviation. The former regulatory oversight manager will ensure the company meets all aerial firefighting regulations and safety outcomes as it grows and evolves.

Coulson Aviation and the government of New South Wales have secured a deal to purchase two Citation Vx and a Coulson Fireliner.