"We worked hard to avoid this step. Over the last several months, we've attempted to restructure the obligations on our out-of-favor aircraft - made so by a nationwide pilot shortage - and to increase our revenues. It's become clear that this process has reached an impasse and that any further delay would unnecessarily waste valuable resources of the enterprise." Source: Bryan Bedford, Republic's chairman, president and chief executive officer.
The National Smokejumper Association is dedicated to preserving the history and lore of smoke jumping, maintaining and restoring our nation's forest and grassland resources.
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