The value of aerial support continues to be proved Summer has ended and another bushfire season has seen many homes, crops, parks and businesses saved by aerial fire-fighting. Of course, the aviation fire-fighting effort is in support of the volunteer bushfire brigades who do the hard, grinding work on the ground of getting the fire

Ka-32 certification by CASA a prelude to local entry into service? Ka-32 certification by CASA a prelude to local entry into service? The Kamov Ka-32 is edging closer to operation in Australia following its certification by CASA in December. The airworthiness approval is a prelude to Russian Helicopters’ strong pitch to emergency services authorities to

On the outskirts of Sydney lies a discreet airfield. Surrounded by bush and named after a long lost veteran, Luscombe Field at Holsworthy Barracks can easily go unnoticed. However, its unobtrusive geography should not mistaken for just another bush setting, for Holsworthy is home to the Australian Army’s 6th Aviation Regiment. And here, operations are

A big step in the right direction for local training capabilities In what is set to be a boon for the Australian flight training sector, Australian Wings Academy (AWA) is significantly expanding its training capabilities with the development of a new facility located in regional northern New South Wales. In a further major development for