Thales & StandardAero Achieve first Successful 4 Axis AP test on H125

Thales and StandardAero have announced the successful first flight test of a revolutionary compact autopilot system that will bring Airbus AS350 and H125 helicopters into a new era of performance and safety.  Read More

Defense Chopper Started Fire, Crews Didn't Alert Authorities for 45 mins 

The crew of an Army helicopter sparked a fire in Namadgi National Park & did not pass on crucial details about the fire’s location to authorities for 45 minutes the defense department said. Read More

Fraser Island Fire Continues to Burn Despite Aerial Firefighting Efforts

A fire that has been burning on Australia’s Fraser Island in Queensland for over 6 weeks is gaining ground this week as aerial firefighting efforts continue on the popular holiday destination island and nature reserve. Read More

Bushfire Near Freeling Under Control, CFS on Alert for Weather Change 

Large plumes of smoke said it all – a grass and stubble fire had engulfed the Horrocks Highway at Templers. More than 200 firefighters were sent when it broke out just before 1 pm Friday. Read More

California Selects Wingra One Drone for Wildfire Assessments

The Lafayette City Police Department and an interagency task force joined a survey firm to deal with extensive damage caused by California wildfires that were raging in August and September.  Read More

Aerial Fire Trail Inspections Take Off

The NSW Government is taking to the air using helicopters for aerial inspections of fire trails across the state in preparation for the summer bushfire season. The aerial inspections are being conducted by the Department of Planning, Industry, and Environment. Read More

Kaimai, NZ Bushfires Now Contained
 

All the fire and emergency appliances left the area after a tense night of waiting to see what the fire would do. "It’s now in the hands of private forestry crews,” said Fire Emergency NZ shift manager Kaisey Cook. Read More