Positive Aviation
Develops FF72 amphibious water-scooper and tanker firefighting aircraft, derived from the ATR 72, for forest-fire operators
Highlights
- Young companyFounded 2024
- Hiring1 open role
- New on EvolcAdded 2026-11-03
About Positive Aviation
Positive Aviation is an engineering and industrial company that modifies second-hand ATR 72 aircraft into fixed-wing firefighting aircraft. Its FF72 family has two variants: the FF72-S amphibious water scooper, with a 2,100 US gallon water capacity, and the FF72-T tanker, with a 2,400 US gallon retardant capacity. The programme relies on Supplemental Type Certificates to reduce development time and cost.
The company positions the FF72 as an alternative to the Canadair water scooper, which it describes as no longer meeting reliability and availability requirements. Its customers are therefore operators of firefighting aircraft. Positive Aviation states that it supports the aircraft through its full lifecycle, from development to operations.
The company is headquartered at Toulouse Blagnac Airport in Blagnac, France, where the FF72-S-X1 demonstrator is assembled in Hangar H16. It was founded in 2024. The company plans a first flight in 2026, operations from 2028 and a ramp-up to 12 aircraft per year from 2030. Its careers page lists engineering roles and internships, with a Certification Manager position open.
Product: FF72-S water-scooper and FF72-T tanker firefighting aircraft, modified from the ATR 72 under STCs.
Jobs at Positive Aviation (1)
Positive Aviation is hiring for one role in legal.
Certification Manager
Young companyNew on Evolc
Leadership
- Laurent SCHMITT · President and CEOSource: company website
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