Maribyrnong Dispatch

A Jan 1st fire in the former Defence Site Maribyrnong resulted in the dispatch of several aircraft of the Victorian fire fighting fleet including MICROFLITE AIRWORK-owned, rotary-winged assets to directly assist in attacking the still-active grassfire. This fire had begun up the hill and ran down to the Maribyrnong river below. The fire crossed land

Night Aerial Firebombing Approval Milestone

(media release kindly supplied by Kestrel Aviation) Following on from its multi-award-winning success in developing an effective night firebombing helicopter program in partnership with the Victorian Government, Kestrel Aviation has now achieved another significant milestone on its journey to providing around-the-clock aerial firefighting capability that protects Australian communities. Following six years of development with local

Night Fire Aviation Program

30 November 2020 This week, Emergency Management Victoria launched their recommenced Night Fire Aviation Program (NFAP) for the current fire season.  Emergency Management Commissioner, Andrew Crisp, said: “The night aviation program is still very much a new concept for Victoria and every year this program allows us to practice night operations in a safe and