Aero Union
Aero Union was an American aviation company involved in aircraft operations, maintenance, and aerial firefighting.
Last updated August 25, 2026
Overview
Aero Union was an American aviation company involved in aircraft operations, maintenance, and support for aerial firefighting. Based in Chico, California, it became known in the aviation and wildfire-management sectors for operating and modifying aircraft used in fire suppression. Available public information indicates that the company ceased operations and entered bankruptcy proceedings in 2011. Details about its founding, founders, ownership changes, and subsequent disposition of assets are not included here because sufficiently reliable primary information is unavailable.
History
Aero Union was an aviation company based in Chico, California, whose activities were associated with aircraft operations, maintenance, and aerial firefighting. It was known in the context of wildfire aviation for operating or handling aircraft used in large-scale fire suppression, including large airtanker-related activities. Available information indicates that Aero Union ceased operations and entered bankruptcy proceedings in 2011. Because sufficiently verified corporate records are not available here, this entry does not extend its account to an exact founding year, founders, executive succession, or the ownership of assets after bankruptcy.
- 2011
Products and positioning
Aerial firefighting services
Aero Union provided aviation operations and support associated with wildfire suppression, including the use or maintenance of large aircraft suitable for aerial retardant delivery. This was the company’s most distinctive service line in aviation and firefighting.
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