Bridger Aerospace Lands $30 Million in U.S. Forest Service Firefighting Orders

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER) just locked in a meaningful chunk of 2026 revenue and visibility by deepening its relationship with the U.S. Forest Service. The aerial firefighting company has secured two 160‑day task orders for its CL‑415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft, representing at least $30 million in standby revenue for 2026 and the longest guaranteed deployment period in its history.

What Bridger Aerospace Just Won

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. announced that the U.S. Forest Service has awarded two separate 160‑day task orders, each covering two CL‑415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft.

• The first task order began on May 8, the same day it was received.
• The second task order extends coverage into the fourth quarter of 2026, effectively stretching the guaranteed firefighting season for these planes.

Together, the orders increase guaranteed flying days per aircraft from 120 days to 160 days, adding 40 days per aircraft compared with last year’s contracts and locking in at least $30 million in standby revenue for 2026.

Why This Matters for BAER Investors

These task orders check several important boxes for Bridger Aerospace

• Revenue visibility: The contracts guarantee at least $30 million in standby revenue for 2026 before any additional flight‑hour revenue, providing a clearer base of income heading into an increasingly unpredictable wildfire season.
• Utilization and scale: The move to 160 guaranteed days per aircraft reflects higher expected demand and better utilization of Bridger’s Super Scooper fleet.
• Strategic validation: Management has highlighted these as the longest task orders by guaranteed days in the company’s history, signaling confidence from the U.S. Forest Service in Bridger’s capabilities as wildfires become more frequent and severe.

As one of the nation’s leading aerial firefighting providers, Bridger Aerospace operates fleets that support federal and state agencies across the U.S. and internationally, and these agreements deepen its status as a core partner for federal wildfire response.