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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thrush Aircraft Awarded Contract to Support Development of Guatemala Air Force Firefighting Program Thrush Aircraft, LLC has been awarded a contract for three firefighting aircraft and related services as part of a comprehensive initiative to establish fixed wing firefighting capabilities within the Guatemalan Air Force. The project represents the culmination of more than two years of collaboration and planning between Thrush Aircraft, government stakeholders,...

ALBANY, Ga. — Air Tractor Holdings announced on April 6, 2026 that it has acquired the stock of Thrush Aircraft, LLC. The transaction, which closed April 3, creates a unified powerhouse in the aerial application industry while maintaining the independent operations of both brands. “Air Tractor and Thrush will continue to operate as separate entities just as they do now,” said Hirsch. “We are ensuring these fleets are supported for the long term and are committing the resources...

Thrush Aircraft, LLC is proud to announce that they have been awarded a comprehensive contract by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) for eight dual-cockpit Thrush 710P aircraft configured for aerial firefighting and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Thrush’s agent in KSA, Advanced Aircraft Technology (AAT), will serve as prime contractor of the consortium that also includes Dynamic Aviation and Planificaciones Soluciones Aereas, S.L....

Thrush Aircraft is proud to once again be a part of ag aviation history by delivering the first Thrush to Tanzania. The brand new Thrush 510 P2+, known for its rugged performance and advanced spray capabilities, marks a significant step forward in Tanzania’s aerial application and crop protection efforts. Prior to delivery, Thrush welcomed representatives from the customer, their pilot and mechanics to the factory in Albany, GA for planning discussions and training to ensure that the...

Albany, GA — In a significant milestone for both aerial application and crop protection in South America, Thrush Aircraft, LLC has delivered the first two 710P aircraft ever used in banana protection to long-standing customer CAAISA (Compañía Aero Agrícola Integral S.A.S.) in Colombia. CAAISA received their first 710P in September of 2024. The output and performance of the aircraft were such a boon to the company that they purchased and received their second 710P less than six months...

From Our CEO “Aircraft deliveries increased again in 2023 to the highest levels since we re-launched Thrush over four years ago,” said CEO Mark McDonald. “We had a record sales year. We certified new aircraft models and delivered them to multiple countries, delighting our customers. We sold out of one of our product lines, dramatically improved our spares and support services, and our safety record continues to lead the industry,” continued McDonald. “I’m proud of the Thrush...