The internet of things is a technological concept where a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines that have the...
TracPlus is approved for aerial firefighting operators in the USA. The United States Forest Service (USFS) detail changes to reporting requirements.
Arizona. California. Colorado. Canada. Chile. Australia. These are just a few of the places 10 Tanker Air Carrier has fought wildfires over the last...
Back in 1994, a year-old air-tanker company was established in Missoula, Montana. Neptune Aviation was one of 14 aviation services that operated a...
Wildfires are a global issue and one that requires the global community to put our heads together to look for solutions that attempt to protect the...
As bushfires continue to rage across several Australian states, Victoria-based Kestrel Aviation is doing their bit to help corral the blazes....
Australia is consistently one of the hottest and dryest climates on earth, making bushfires a part of life. With 100’s of operators throughout the...
Discover the incredible journey of Aviation Captain Ray Cronin, one of Australia's most influential pilots. From his early career struggles to...
Technology is accelerating at a pace that often feels impossible to keep up with. Even within the aviation industry, we are continually bombarded by...
Aerotech was founded in 1968 and is a second-generation family business based in South Australia. Its 30-strong fleet of aircraft are mainly made up...
TracPlus was originally designed by helicopter pilots, for helicopter pilots. Our founder, Chris Hinch, worked alongside rescue pilots to create a...
Flight training operators trust TracPlus to keep their students safe with real-time tracking, reliable messaging and powerful data insights to...
Learn about the unsung heroes of aviation, SEAT operators, who are revolutionizing the industry with their innovations. Explore the story of CO Fire...
With wildfires getting more devastating and deadly, especially in the western U.S., stories on these disasters are making their way into the news and...
The National Aerial Fire Fighting Centre, NAFC, are increasingly looking for contractors to collect and distribute quality tracking and event data....
We’ve all heard the saying ‘communication is key’ — and this is even more essential for the aviation sector. Not only is reliable communication vital...
The Yarnell Hill Fire was a lightning-sparked wildfire which killed 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots near Yarnell, Arizona, on June 28,...
TracPlus was founded in New Zealand — which is famously a unique and often challenging place to fly. A remote pocket of the world with unique and...
TracPlus is a renowned tracking service provider that has a worldwide presence. People attribute our company with exceptional customer support, an...
In 1910, a horrific wildfire called the Big Burn scorched three million acres in northern Idaho and western Montana, even spreading into eastern...
In our final instalment, Southern California-based Ventura County Aviation Unit’s Senior Pilot discusses their Night Vision Goggle (NVG) program, and...
In our third instalment, more Southern California helicopter pilots discuss using Night Vision Goggles (NVG) for wildland firefighting.
A number of fire agencies use Night Vision Goggles (NVG) for wildland firefighting. Nowhere has this been truer than in Southern California. In this...
Many fire agencies dream about being able to fight wildfires effectively from the air at night when humidity levels rise and wildfire activity...
Whether you believe that man-made climate change, insect infestations killing millions of trees, or rampant real estate development in wilderness...
Following a wildfire season in the United States in which nearly 100 people lost their lives, fire agencies are on the hunt for better ways to fight...
“Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua - I walk into the future with my eyes fixed on my past.”
Richie McCaw shares his journey from professional rugby player to helicopter pilot in Canterbury, New Zealand.
TracPlus spoke to Richard Alder from The National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) about their predictions for the upcoming fire season and the...