Spain receives first Airbus C295W MSA for SAR and maritime surveillance
The aircraft is the first of eight C295W MSA platforms ordered to replace Spain’s aging CN-235 VIGMA fleet
3 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Bridger to auto-track every fire drop across six scoopers
Bridger Aerospace will adopt TracPlus FireFlyte across its scooper, air attack, and ISR fleet to automatically capture and analyze every drop and sortie
2 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Kasi Healthcare orders two Airbus H135s
The helicopters will be used by Kasi Healthcare to provide air ambulance services across Nigeria
2 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
NAC acquires SkyConnect stake to expand Black Hawk firefighting fleet
The investment gives the South African aviation group exposure to Europe’s expanding aerial firefighting market through a dedicated Black Hawk leasing platform
1 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Latest Issue
July 2026
Issue
As another July rolls around, it’s wonderful to bring you the airborne policing edition of AirMed&Rescue. We have features on the development and strategies used during aerial missing person searches; the active threats that affect aviation and law enforcement services particularly; the bread and butter of police aviation, the patrol and support operations; and the increasing use of drones as a force multiplier and sometimes as a first responder.
Air patrol and support
Mario Pierobon looks at crew configurations, air–ground coordination protocols, and the integration of emerging technologies, including uncrewed aerial systems, into established airborne law enforcement operations
1 Jul 2026
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Mario Pierobon
The art and science of missing person searches
Police departments are using the technology at their disposal to find people who have gone missing. Barry D Smith explores what makes for a successful operation
1 Jul 2026
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Barry D Smith
Remote first response
Drone use in police forces is widening to the role of first responder. Rob Coppinger finds out how this emerging technology is changing operations
1 Jul 2026
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Rob Coppinger
Protecting the protectors
Chris Croot finds out the dangers of working in aerial law enforcement, and what the police aviators are doing to diminish the threats to operations
1 Jul 2026
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Chris Croot
Industry voice: Insurance for international medics
Dr David Sinclair reflects on the difficulties freelance medical repatriation doctors face when securing medical liability insurance that will cover them crossing borders with patients
1 Jul 2026
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Dr David Sinclair
Provider profile: Fairfax County Police Department
Oliver Cuenca speaks to Captain Karen Maslona, Commander, Helicopter Division, at Fairfax County Police Department, about its work in policing the US state of Virginia
1 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Interview: Building partnerships for a sustainable future
Mandy Langfield talks to Kriss Lawler, General Manager of StarFlight Tasmania, who is a 28-year veteran of Tasmania Police, where he served across many roles including as a member of...
1 Jul 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Gallery: The 40th Exercise Tradewinds out of Trinidad and Tobago
The international exercise was co-hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force and United States Army South, seeing participation of military and security forces from across the Caribbean region and...
1 Jul 2026
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Master Corporal Stéphanie Labossière
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HEMS/SAR
Spain receives first Airbus C295W MSA for SAR and maritime surveillance
The aircraft is the first of eight C295W MSA platforms ordered to replace Spain’s aging CN-235 VIGMA fleet
3 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Kasi Healthcare orders two Airbus H135s
The helicopters will be used by Kasi Healthcare to provide air ambulance services across Nigeria
2 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
New helicopter-deployable towing system aims to strengthen maritime rescue operations
Lighter emergency towing equipment could enable rescue helicopters to operate farther offshore and in more challenging weather conditions
1 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Bristow to acquire Berry Aviation
The purchase is expected to facilitate Bristow’s shift towards government services, and support its existing operations in fields such as search and rescue
26 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Emergency Services
Firefighting aircraft deployed in southern France
The aircraft, which include both helicopters and fixed-wing waterbombers, were deployed to tackle fires in France’s Mediterranean region
3 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
NAC acquires SkyConnect stake to expand Black Hawk firefighting fleet
The investment gives the South African aviation group exposure to Europe’s expanding aerial firefighting market through a dedicated Black Hawk leasing platform
1 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Belgium receives first Airbus H145M helicopter
The helicopter is the first of a fleet of 20 due for delivery, which will be used by the Belgian military and police
30 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Coulson begins 101-day night vision helitanker deployment in BC wildfire fight
Coulson Aviation has launched a wildfire support contract in British Columbia, expanding nighttime aerial suppression for BCWS during the 2026 fire season
30 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Avionics and Technology
Bridger to auto-track every fire drop across six scoopers
Bridger Aerospace will adopt TracPlus FireFlyte across its scooper, air attack, and ISR fleet to automatically capture and analyze every drop and sortie
2 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
GPMS wins DGCA approval for Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 in India
GPMS International has secured DGCA validation of the FAA STC for its Foresight MX HUMS on the Bell 429 in India, enabling operators to adopt predictive maintenance technology across the...
17 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Transall Tankers integrates FireVision intelligence system into C-160 firefighting aircraft
The partnership brings near real-time situational awareness tools to the C-160 platform as Transall Tankers advances certification of its next-generation aerial firefighting capability for operations in Australia
12 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Momentum Aeronautics receives Brazilian approval for AT-802 float platform
The Brazilian civil aviation regulator has authorized the use of the company’s Heatwave amphibious float platform, which is designed for aerial firefighting operations
20 May 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Simulation and Training
Coptersafety to open new helicopter training center in Oslo, Norway
The new facility will expand simulator training capacity as demand grows across HEMS, search and rescue, and offshore operations
26 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Airbus delivers first H135 for Canadian military pilot training fleet
The first CT-153 Juno marks the start of a fleet renewal that will replace legacy rotary-wing trainers and underpin Royal Canadian Air Force pilot training through the Future Aircrew Training...
22 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Poland upgrades HEMS pilot training with EC135 simulator amid modernization drive
Poland’s medical air service has expanded its pilot training capability after introducing an EC135 simulator aimed at improving safety and reducing flight hours
9 Jun 2026
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Editorial Team
Entrol secures first Brazil simulator certification
The ANAC-approved H145 device strengthens Entrol’s expansion into the Brazilian market while enhancing advanced helicopter and IFR training capabilities for Safety Flight
2 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Drones
Guyana expands medical drone program with delivery to remote health center
A drone flight carrying essential medical supplies highlights efforts to improve healthcare logistics in isolated communities
25 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Drone study successfully transports human kidneys beyond visual line of sight
Researchers have completed long-range drone flights carrying human kidneys, exploring new options for time-critical organ transportation and transplantation
19 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Illinois police department takes steps towards drone-as-first-responder program
The DFR program will enable police in Normal, Illinois, to deploy uncrewed aircraft ahead of ground units, providing real-time intelligence to improve responder and public safety
19 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Drone-as-first-responder program planned for Fort Worth, Texas
The program will utilize solutions developed by Flock to support the provision of real-time situational awareness to officers on the ground
15 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Industry Moves
Anton Drazevic appointed CEO of Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust
The leadership change comes as the New Zealand organization prepares to complete a major fleet modernization program and expand air medical capabilities
29 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Columbia Helicopters appoints new President and CEO
Melanie Bergier previously served as the company’s COO, and also brings years of experience in the aerospace sector to the role
14 May 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Spectrum Aeromed announces two new appointments
The aircraft medical interiors specialist has appointed Grant Ramage and Paul Sayler to new roles in engineering and project management
7 May 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Wyoming Bucket appoints new President
Michael Powell, previously of Isolair, will bring his expertise in the aerial firefighting equipment sector to the role
23 Apr 2026
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Oliver Cuenca