European Air-Crane S.p.A., a team of industry professionals operating in the field of aerial transport heavy lift services, has been active in Europe since 1999; As partner of the parent Erickson Inc. (Oregon), European Air-Crane is the only EASA certified and authorized operator for use of the S-64 Aircrane helicopter in Europe. Over the past years, the initial program has proved highly effective, particularly in forest fire-fighting and disaster relief and has demonstrated that this helicopter, as heavy lifter, is the most precise and effective aircraft not only in flight, but also for intricate operations of complex nature in extreme geographical territories. Its immediate readiness, cost effectiveness and rapid rotation capability, along with endurance and range, make it the most outstanding flying asset available today; capable of transporting heavy loads up to 11 tons, make it a fundamental "instrument" for enterprises, installing large antennas, ski-lifts, air conditioning systems on rooftops, transporting wind blades, installing power line tower structures, drills and flair tips for oil and gas sector. Most importantly Erickson’s S-64 has proven to be the most effective aerial firefighting weapon in the wild land urban interface, saving countless homes and businesses from wildfires worldwide The Heli-tanker can deliver 10.000 liters of water and refill in approximately 40 seconds from fresh or saltwater.