Neptune Aviation's fire suppression aircraft have returned home to Missoula, Montana, officially closing out the 2026 fire season.

The T-01 and T-12 were released from contract and returned to Missoula on Tuesday, bringing all of the company's aircraft, pilots and mechanics back home.

The return marks the end of 963 consecutive days of deployment, which began with the company's first deployment on March 1, 2024.

Source: NBC Montana