HYNAERO
Amphibious Firefighter Aircraft
HYNAERO develops the Fregate-F100 program
to provide a credible response to the critical growing challenge of wild forest fires.
THE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL WARMING AND FORESTS FIRES …
The world is facing tragic situations caused by devastating wildfires, as seen in the Landes in July 2022 and in Los Angeles in January 2025. The fleets of amphibious water bomber aircraft are aging, which undermines aircraft availability and increases maintenance costs in a market dominated by the Canadair monopoly for the past 50 years.
… MASSIVE CO2 EMISSIONS
Wildfires account for 20% of annual greenhouse gas emissions*. They destroy ecosystems and reduce vegetation’s carbon capture capacity for up to 10 years. Effectively fighting wildfires directly helps slow down climate change by protecting carbon sinks.
* @CopernicusEU
… AND DAMAGES TO INFRASTRUCTURES
As well as economic activities (such as the forestry industry, tourism, transportation, and insurance) and public health, due to the deterioration of air quality.
Fregate-F100
The Next Generation Amphibious Aerial Firefighter Aircraft
with increased range and operational capability, the Fregate-F100 meets the challenges of today and tomorrow
Who are we ?
HYNAERO is leading the European FREGATE-F100 program, providing private and institutional operators with a modern, more efficient, and safer aircraft that addresses the growing challenge of large-scale wildfires worldwide. It is capable of operating on the existing network of water bodies currently in use.
Fregate-F100 – next generation amphibious aerial firefighter aircraft
To attack and fix the wildfires, only scooping capacity allows autonomy of action and a high rate of rotation. Aircraft of lesser capacity and to be refueled on the ground do not allow a sufficient intervention rate.
With a payload capacity of 10 tons of water, the FREGATE-F100 brings a real leap in capacity. Its modern design and built-in maintenance will achieve increased availability.
FREGATE-F100
Modern amphibious aerial firefighter aircraft
Designed with operators and for private and state operators
Payload of 10T of water
With its capacity of 10 tons of water, the FREGATE-F100 brings a leap in capacity compared to the aircraft that have been a reference until these days.
250kts cruising speed
For early intervention when fire starts.
More than 4 hours of flight range
It offers more than 3 hours of firefighting autonomy at a distance of 250 km from its home base, and a ferry range of up to 2,500 km.
fFy-by-wire controls
For more precise piloting and to improved aviation safety during the mission.
Heads-up display
For better integration of information and the operational environment.
INTEGRATED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE (DIGITAL TWIN)
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A modern Amphibious Aerial Firefighter Aircraft made in Europe
The Fregate-F100 secures the European and French sovereignty over aerial forest firefighting capability
Securing European sovereignty
An essential and major project, the Fregate-F100 secures European and French sovereignty over aerial forest firefighting capability.
Re-industrialization in France
It is a major industrial CS25 aviation program for the region and all industrial and logistics partners in France.
Objective launch 2031
The first phase of the program “concept validation,” was funded and carried out in 2024 with our contracted design office partners. The fundraising is currently underway to support the development of the aircraft’s initial design, which is scheduled for completion by summer 2026.
European project
The support of the New Aquitaine, local authorities, the French government and the European Commission, together with private investors, will ensure the technological and commercial success of the program. It is crucial that Europe and France mobilize now.
A project supported by New Aquitaine & Bordeaux Métropole
An ideal aerospace industrial fabric and a strong technical-logistical environment to support the integration of the Fregate-F100.
HYNAERO is working to establish its design office and assembly line in the heart of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, which offers all the advantages of a strong industrial network, a robust aerospace ecosystem, and available land for development.
Support from Bordeaux Technowest since spring 2023 has enabled HYNAERO to take the first key steps in the journey of an aerospace industrial startup.