Bridger Aerospace Wins $18.6M Alaska DOI Aviation Contract
Bridger Aerospace has secured a five-year on-call aviation services contract with the United States Department of the Interior valued at approximately $18.6 million. The agreement will support the transport of personnel and cargo across Alaska, providing air access to remote locations where ground infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
The contract is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026, and will run through March 31, 2031. While the agreement has a projected value of $18.6 million, the final amount may vary depending on the level of services requested and the actual flight operations conducted during the contract period.
Under the agreement, Bridger Aerospace will provide light fixed-wing aircraft capable of operating in Alaska’s challenging and remote environments. The aircraft will be used for transporting government personnel, equipment, and supplies to locations that are often difficult to reach through conventional transportation networks.
Chief Executive Sam Davis said the company’s fleet is well suited to support the operational requirements of federal and state agencies operating in Alaska. He noted that the aircraft provide reliable access to remote communities, research stations, and operational bases across the region.
“Our expanded light fixed-wing fleet is ideally suited to meet the needs of the Department of the Interior and the State of Alaska, including providing safe and reliable access to remote locations throughout Alaska whenever mission requirements demand,” Davis said in a statement.
Bridger Aerospace is best known for its aerial firefighting operations, where it deploys specialized aircraft to support wildfire suppression efforts across the United States. However, the company also operates a smaller fleet of multi-role aircraft used for charter and government support missions.
The company’s current light aircraft fleet includes four Daher Kodiak 100 turboprops, four Pilatus PC-12-47 aircraft, and two Beechcraft King Air 300 twin-engine turboprops. These aircraft are widely used for operations in rugged terrain due to their reliability, range, and ability to operate from shorter runways or remote airstrips.
In Alaska, aviation plays a critical role in transportation because many communities are not connected by road networks. Government agencies frequently rely on aircraft to move personnel, conduct field operations, and deliver equipment to remote regions.
Contracts such as this allow federal agencies to access aviation capacity without maintaining dedicated aircraft fleets, while also supporting operators with experience in remote and demanding environments.
For Bridger Aerospace, the agreement represents an expansion of its government services portfolio beyond firefighting missions. The company continues to diversify its aviation services while maintaining its core focus on aerial firefighting and specialized aviation operations.
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