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 Game Aerospace Completes First Flight of GB2 Stormbird

Clean-sheet composite design is meant to boost aerial firefighting efficiency.

Game Aerospace GB2 [Credit: Game Aerospace]

Game Aerospace announced the GB2 Stormbird, the company’s purpose-built firefighting aircraft, has made its first flight. The event marks a critical step on the aircraft’s path toward certification and full production.

The flight took place at Louise Thaden Field (KVBT) in Bentonville, Arkansas. In a news release, the company said the GB2 “performed as expected and completed all planned initial evaluations.”

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is a private pilot and lifelong aviation enthusiast who has been a reporter, writer and columnist for 35 years. His career includes stints with the Wall Street Journal, Flying Magazine and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He recently returned to Firecrown to lead Aviation Consumer.