News - Neptune Aviation https://neptuneaviation.com LOCAL ROOTS. NATIONAL REACH. A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:28:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://neptuneaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png News - Neptune Aviation https://neptuneaviation.com 32 32 Neptune GA Shop/Northstar Jet Price List https://neptuneaviation.com/case-studies/neptune-ga-shop-northstar-jet-price-list/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:28:20 +0000 https://neptuneaviation.com/?post_type=case-studies&p=2263 The Neptune Team delivers quality services so that downtimes are minimized, costs are competitive and quality is second to none. MAINTENANCE & AVIONICS Piston: $130/hour Turbine: $140/hour NDT: $150/hour After Hours Services…

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]]> Neptune developing Airbus A319 for aerial firefighting https://neptuneaviation.com/case-studies/neptune-developing-airbus-a319-for-aerial-firefighting/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:45:57 +0000 https://neptuneaviation.com/?post_type=case-studies&p=2144 Read More]]> Missoula, MT – 3 December 2024 – Neptune Aviation Services, a leader in aerial firefighting and aviation services, is taking a significant step forward, announcing that it is transitioning its airtanker platform to the Airbus A319. Partnering with Aerotec & Concept, Neptune has begun the process of converting the A319 for wildland firefighting and will gradually phase the aircraft into their…

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]]> Neptune is now a Garmin dealer https://neptuneaviation.com/case-studies/neptune-is-now-a-garmin-dealer/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:43:56 +0000 https://neptuneaviation.com/?post_type=case-studies&p=1831 Read More]]> A full service provider of Avionics Solutions Neptune Aviation, a leader in aerial firefighting and aviation services, is now an authorized Garmin dealer and can offer its customers Garmin’s line of industry-leading aviation supplies and avionics solutions, including GPS navigation systems, transponders, advanced displays, and other aviation products. Neptune can also deliver comprehensive…

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]]> Neptune Aviation Adds Air Attack Services https://neptuneaviation.com/case-studies/neptune-aviation-adds-air-attack-services/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:38:04 +0000 https://neptuneaviation.com/?post_type=case-studies&p=1808 Read More]]> Neptune Aviation Services is going beyond its well-known air tanker operations with plans to offer air attack services by June 1 of this year, deploying two Rockwell Aero Commander 690A twin turboprops. The aircraft was previously operated by the air attack division of Northern Wings Aviation of Bozeman, Montana. Neptune, which purchased the Northern Wings operation last year…

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]]> The Life of a Neptune Tanker Pilot https://neptuneaviation.com/case-studies/the-life-of-a-neptune-tanker-pilot/ Sun, 14 May 2023 15:08:52 +0000 https://neptune.app.s360.is/?post_type=case-studies&p=1189 The life of a Neptune Tanker Pilot When most young people consider a career as a professional pilot, flying a commercial jet likely comes to mind first – not dropping retardant from an air tanker to curb a fast-moving wildland fire. Yet, that is exactly the kind of mission which appeals to a certain kind of pilot – specifically one with the flexibility to adapt quickly to change on a moment’s…

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]]> Neptune Aviation Services’ Winter Maintenance Assures Year-Round Readiness. https://neptuneaviation.com/case-studies/neptune-aviation-serviceswinter-maintenance-assures-year-round-readiness/ Fri, 12 May 2023 06:54:59 +0000 https://neptune.app.s360.is/?post_type=case-studies&p=1158 Read More]]> As wildfires have become increasingly destructive and widespread, aerial firefighting tankers must be ready to fly on a moment’s notice. Neptune’s team of aviation maintenance professionals have their fleet of BAe 146 air tankers ready with a 99% (plus) dispatch reliability rate. The near-perfect dispatch rate, which would be the envy of most commercial airline operators, is due to Neptune’s…

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