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NAC acquires SkyConnect stake to expand Black Hawk firefighting fleet

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

Operational news updates

1 July

A New Hampshire National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk hoisted an injured Canadian hiker from Mount Washington's Huntington Ravine after a 50-foot fall. A paramedic was inserted by hoist before the man was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center with serious injuries.

1 July

A Bell 214 leased by the Hellenic Fire Service made a crash landing in Lake Aoos, Greece, while collecting water during a firefighting operation. Two crew members sustained injuries, but managed to escape the downed aircraft.

30 June

RACQ CapRescue came to the rescue of a man with a suspected arm fracture due to a machinery accident at Middlemount Airfield in Queensland, Australia. The Rescue 300 Leonardo AW139 helicopter was dispatched, and transferred the patient to Rockhampton Hospital.

Leonardo Helicopters
30 June

A 67-year-old Belgian patient was airlifted from a cruise ship by a Cyprus Police-‎operated Leonardo AW139. The helicopter retrieved the patient from the ship northwest ‎of Paphos, and transferred them to Nicosia General Hospital.‎

Leonardo Helicopters
29 June

A CapRescue Leonardo AW139 conducted an offshore winch rescue approximately 100 nautical miles north of Rockhampton, Australia, retrieving a man who had suffered a suspected medical episode from a bulk carrier.

Leonardo Helicopters
29 June

A US Navy Sikorsky MH-60S Knighthawk rescued two people following a vehicle rollover in Washington state, hoisting one injured 20-year-old man from a ravine before transporting him to hospital.

26 June

The New Hampshire Army National Guard dispatched a UH-60 Black Hawk to airlift a hiker to safety from near the summit of Mount Lincoln, USA. The 80-year-old hiker had suffered a medical incident, and was subsequently flown to hospital.

26 June

A US Coast Guard Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescued an injured woman after she fell 120ft into a ravine in Washington state. The woman had been hiking in the Mount Baker Wilderness area when the incident occurred.

Leonardo Helicopters
25 June

A Westpac Rescue Helicopter Leonardo AW139 winched a 17-year-old passenger suffering a severe anaphylactic reaction from a cruise ship off Ballina, Australia, before airlifting her to Gold Coast University Hospital.

Leonardo Helicopters
25 June

An HM Coastguard Leonardo AW139 airlifted a casualty from near the summit of Holyhead Mountain in Wales, UK, after Môn-SAR responders requested assistance. The patient was flown to hospital following on-scene assessment.

Leonardo Helicopters
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New helicopter-deployable towing system aims to strengthen maritime rescue operations

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
Belgium H145M

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 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
Neptune Aviation

Neptune Aviation launches A319 airtanker conversion program

The first converted Airbus A319 is due to be ready in time for the 2028 wildfire season
29 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
helicopter above city

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
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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
Helicopter with worker hoisted

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

New helicopter-deployable towing system aims to strengthen maritime rescue operations

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
Air Methods expands Kentucky network with seventh air ambulance base

Air Methods expands Kentucky network with seventh air ambulance base

Air Methods has strengthened its statewide Kentucky network by adding a seventh operational base, expanding emergency helicopter coverage from Russell County Airport
23 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
EHAAT pathology team

EHAAT receives pathology award for new case review model

The new model, developed in collaboration with forensic pathologist Dr Ben Swift, is intended to improve outcomes for patients
22 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Avincis orders 30 helicopters to support HEMS, SAR, and offshore operations

Avincis orders 30 helicopters to support HEMS, SAR, and offshore operations

The aircraft will support a new Swedish HEMS contract and form part of the operator’s long-term fleet modernization strategy
18 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
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Emergency Services

NAC acquires SkyConnect stake to expand Black Hawk firefighting fleet

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
|
Chloe Fox
Belgium H145M

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
|
Oliver Cuenca
Coulson begins 101-day night vision helitanker deployment in BC wildfire fight

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
|
Chloe Fox
Neptune Aviation

Neptune Aviation launches A319 airtanker conversion program

The first converted Airbus A319 is due to be ready in time for the 2028 wildfire season
29 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Avionics and Technology

GPMS wins DGCA approval for Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 in India (1)

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
C-160 firefighting aircraft

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
Airbus U145

Airbus unveils uncrewed H145 helicopter

A maiden flight of the new aircraft, called the U145, is due to be launched by the end of 2026
8 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Momentum Heatwave floats

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

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

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 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

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
Latest on simulation and training
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Drones

Guyana expands medical drone program with delivery to remote health center

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
Normal Police Department takes steps towards drone-as-first-responder program

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 study successfully transports human kidneys beyond visual line of sight

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
Fort Worth Texas

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
Latest on drones
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Industry Moves

Anton Drazevic appointed CEO of Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust

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 new CEO President

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

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 new guy

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
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