An article in the Rapid City Journal says the U.S. Forest Service has
cancelled contracts involving 33 heavy air tankers out of concern for
their airworthiness.

"The federal government terminated contracts with Neptune Aviation
Services of Missoula, Mont., as well as Hawkins & Powers and six other
companies. The government had a contract for seven Neptune planes and
two Hawkins & Powers planes. Neptune officials said the termination
would put them out of business. Hawkins & Powers said the company
could survive on other firefighting business."

http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/arti...top/news01.txt

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