Taking a step forward — What’s next for aerial firefighting technology
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...
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...
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...
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...
Richard Mills is one of New Zealand’s most seasoned helicopter pilots. With over 40 years of international flying experience, he’s flown in some of...