Senator’s Aircraft Inspection Proposal

Senator Tim Sheehy’s push to slash Forest Service inspections for firefighting aircraft—potentially aiding his former company Bridger Aerospace—hits a red flag: a Bridger plane recently failed inspection with a wing crack, a flaw experts warn could be deadly. Bridger has a track record of downplaying aircraft issues, yet no crashes have occurred. The Forest Service’s rigorous inspections, born from past tragedies, have saved lives—but face staffing shortages and bureaucratic shifts. Despite pressure from Sheehy and industry allies who argue for self-inspection, officials vow to keep standards high as fire season looms. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1973534599dd39f6