by Kishugu | Dec 6, 2018 | Kishugu Aviation
“The best solution to aerial firefighting is a combination of Air Tractors and helicopters. Together they form a vital tool to the successful suppression of wildfires anywhere in the world,” says Hugo Arceo, International Sales Manager for Air Tractor Europe who...
by Kishugu | Nov 20, 2018 | Kishugu
We rocked the runway!Victorious moments indeed. The 2018 Kishugu Lowveld Airshow, supported by ABSA Bank and in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover Nelspruit and KMI Airport, walked away with the trophy for the Best Air Show of the Year. This prestigious black-tie...
by Kishugu | Nov 12, 2018 | Kishugu
“Diligence, professionalism and exceptional piloting skills were required for 17 days on end and still ongoing, to suppress one of the biggest fires the Cape has seen in the recent years,” were the proud and encouraging words of General Manager of Kishugu Aviation,...
by Kishugu | Oct 25, 2018 | Kishugu Aviation
Nico Heyns was one of our most experienced firefighting pilots with more than fifteen years’ experience in aerial firefighting. He recently returned from leave and was fully competent and fit to fly the Huey Helicopter in terms of CAA regulations.We will forever...
by Kishugu | Oct 25, 2018 | Kishugu Aviation
Kishugu Aviation and Working on Fire (WOF) are saddened by the loss of one of their own. Nico Heyns, an aerial firefighting helicopter pilot, died while battling the fire near Vermaaklikheid in the Riversdale area in the Southern Cape on Tuesday morning, 23 October...