Aerial Firefighting Asia/Pacific Conference

Dubbo will be listed alongside the likes of Seattle and Athens when it hosts the Aerial Firefighting Asia/Pacific Conference in 2023. From Wednesday 2 to Thursday 3 August, the Dubbo Region will welcome up to 250 aerial firefighting and aerial emergency response professionals taking part in the conference.

The conference will utilise facilities such as Dubbo Regional Airport, NSW Rural Service Training Academy, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Taronga Western Plains Zoo. DRC Manager of Regional Events, Kim Hague said “The event showcases the range of business event offerings in Dubbo, as well as highlighting the Dubbo Regional Airport as an important link in the aviation chain; which could possibly inspire further aerial and medical business event activity in the future.

Dubbo's $8M Aviation Centre of Excellence (NSW Rural Service Training Academy) will incorporate 4 aviation simulators, training rooms and accommodation to ensure aviation specialists from around the Nation can expand their skills.