Picture: supplied PILOTS, drone operators, aircraft owners and operators are reminded to check for bushfires before they hit the skies this summer. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) says it wants pilots and drone operators to check for fires before planning flights, keep well away from active fires and become aware of local aerial firefighting…
Picture: RFDS Planning and design is under way on a $21.3m Launceston home for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) that will enable it to expand its services. The Tasmanian Government says the project is funded by $15 million from the Federal Government with $6 million from the state government and the balance from the…
Picture: stock THE WA Government is spending $10m to add two more helicopters to its aerial firefighting fleet for what it says will be a busy fire season. The two ex-military Black Hawk helicopters that will join the state firefighting fleet can hold up to 4500 litres of water each. They will be available for…