Cyprus Secures โฌ25.6 Million Contract for New Firefighting Aircraft Fleet with Air Tractor Europe of Spain
03 Nov 2025
Cyprus - 24 September 2025, To ensure continuous aerial firefighting capacity, the Republic of Cyprus has given a significant โฌ25.64 million contract to the Spanish aerospace company Air Tractor Europe SL for the purchase of three cutting-edge firefighting aircraft and the wet leasing of additional aircraft. Under reference ฮฮ 27/2024, the contract awarded by the Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus (ฮฮตฮฝฮนฮบฯ ฮoฮณฮนฯฯฮถฯฮนฮฟ ฮฮทฮผฮฟฮบฯฮฑฯฮฏฮฑฯ) was finalised on September 24, 2025.Overview of the ContractThe contract, which was published on September 25, 2025, in the Official Journal of the European Union (Document No. 626479-2025), is a crucial part of Cyprus's plan to improve its national fire prevention and response capacities in the face of Mediterranean wildfire seasons that are getting worse.The deal, which is worth โฌ25,641,897, includes: acquiring three (3) brand-new firefighting aircraft Firefighting aircraft are being wet-leased pending the delivery of the replacement fleet Flying and maintaining the bought aircraft from 2026 to 2028, with the potential to extend for 2029 to 2030 Furthermore, between 2028 and 2030, the contracting authority retains the right to purchase an additional five aircraft (without maintenance or flying services), enabling the firefighting fleet to be scaled as needed.Participating Entities Buyer: Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus (ฮฮตฮฝฮนฮบฯ ฮฮฟฮณฮนฯฯฮฎฯฮนฮฟ ฮฮทฮผฮฟฮบฯฮฑฯฮฏฮฑฯ) Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Contact: Mr. Giorgos Lazaris - glazaris@treasury.gov.cy Website: www.treasury.gov.cy Supplier: Air Tractor Europe SL Location: Castellรณn, Spain Website: www.eprocurement.gov.cy/epps Email: bidder@airtractoreurope.com Many people are familiar with Air Tractor Europe's specialised aerial firefighting aircraft, especially the AT-802 series, which is well-known for its dependability, range, and adaptability in combating wildfires.The Contract's significanceThis procurement marks a strategic investment in Cyprusโs civil protection infrastructure, reinforcing its ability to combat large-scale forest fires more efficiently. A wet lease agreement is included to guarantee that the nation's firefighting capabilities continue to function during the transitional phase until the delivery of the replacement aircraft. The deal also emphasises cross-border collaboration inside the EU, demonstrating how Spain's aerospace sector uses operational support and technological transfer to strengthen regional resilience in the Mediterranean.The options for contract renewal and expansion provide scalability in response to changing climate conditions and are in line with Cyprus's disaster management framework for 2026-2030.Final ThoughtsCyprus makes a significant move to update its aerial firefighting fleet and protect its residents and natural resources by collaborating with Air Tractor Europe. In addition to bolstering the nation's emergency response capabilities, the โฌ25.6 million deal shows the government's proactive approach to climate adaptation and public safety readiness for the next years.Tags: #Cyprus #ProcurementNews #ContractAward #FirefightingAircraft #GovernmentContracts #AirTractorEurope #CivilProtection #AerialFirefighting #MediterraneanWildfires #EUProcurement #CyprusTenders #PublicSafety #PublicProcurement #ClimateResilience
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