Press Release
Dynamic Aviation Prepares Aerial Spray Team for Approaching Hurricane Season
Experts in aerial insect control ready to provide fast response to local, state and federal government organizations to help reduce post-storm mosquito threat
Bridgewater, Va., Aug. 17, 2010 – Dynamic Aviation, a leading provider of innovative aviation solutions to government and commercial organizations worldwide, announced today that its aerial application division is preparing a special fleet of insect-control planes to be ready to provide fast response to the company’s local, state and federal government customers to fight mosquito population surges resulting from any seasonal hurricanes.
“Dynamic Aviation has been providing widespread spraying throughout the country for more than 40 years,” says Michael Stoltzfus, president and CEO of Dynamic Aviation. “We’re honored to be able to help our government fight threats to public health and do it quickly and thoroughly for maximum speed and effectiveness.”
Dynamic Aviation has 13 Beechcraft King Air 90s dedicated to aerial spray operations and is prepared to respond to a variety of public health emergencies, including the need to control adult mosquito populations. Each of its twin-turbine aircraft is uniquely qualified to fly over heavily congested areas, and the company’s fleet is capable of treating more than 450,000 acres in a single night. Dynamic Aviation and its partner, Clarke, have more than 60 contracts established nationwide with government organizations; these contracts can be activated at any time simply with a phone call.
In recent years, Dynamic Aviation’s aerial application teams have sprayed more than 5 million acres across the nation. The company actively supported government-funded relief efforts following hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and also sprayed more than 3 million acres in Texas in 2008 following hurricanes Dolly and Ike.
Dynamic Aviation has been treating large areas for pests such as gypsy moths and mosquitoes since 1981. The company has a 75-year legacy of providing aviation solutions to help government and commercial customers meet special-mission requirements.
Mosquito populations usually surge after hurricanes and tropical storms. Areas of standing water generated by major rainfall are common breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which are considered a major threat to public health, as the insects have been identified as the main cause of the spread of the deadly West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis.
Dynamic Aviation recently announced its completion of a three-week aerial spray operation in support of the USDA Forest Service and its fight to combat gypsy moths.
About Dynamic Aviation
Dynamic Aviation is the leading provider of innovative special-mission aviation solutions designed to meet the unique requirements of government and commercial organizations worldwide. The company delivers customized aerial assets and services to support a wide range of customers including national defense, military intelligence, federal agencies, state and local governments, non-profit research organizations, and private companies. Dynamic Aviation has the flexibility and resources to deliver world-class aviation solutions that combine mission-modified aircraft, experienced flight crews and comprehensive maintenance services. The company operates a 40,000-square-foot heavy maintenance and modification center, engine shop and privately-owned airport at its headquarters in Bridgewater, Va. Dynamic Aviation employs approximately 500 aviation professionals, owns more than 150 aircraft and operates from 20 locations in 10 countries across four continents. For more information, please visit www.dynamicaviation.com.
Media Contact: Kristina Messner, Focused Image (for Dynamic Aviation), 703-678-6023, kmessner@focusedimage.com |