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Australia introduces national large airtanker SOPs after 737 crash

Australia introduces national large airtanker SOPs after 737 crash

National large airtanker procedures have been introduced following an ATSB finding that inconsistent state requirements posed safety risks during firefighting operations
19 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox

Operational news updates

19 August

A 53-year-old man was rescued three miles south of Seal Beach Pier in California, by a US Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk crew using a rescue hoist.

19 August

A 15-year-old boy was rescued from Carr Canyon Falls, Arizona, by an Arizona DPS Air Rescue Bell 429 GlobalRanger, using a hoist and specialized rescue bag after a 30-ft fall.

18 August

A boater was located in the Caribbean Sea, approximately 11NM west of Sint Maarten, by a US Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk crew; the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard subsequently towed the disabled catamaran ashore.

18 August

A Belgian High Fens wildfire near the German border was fought with Royal Netherlands Air Force Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters using water-bucket systems, supported by Belgian helicopters and Swedish Air Tractor Fire Boss aircraft.

17 August
Leonardo Helicopters

A casualty at a sporting incident in West Northamptonshire was attended by The Air Ambulance Service's Leonardo AW109SP GrandNew (Helimed 53), with specialist treatment provided before onward transfer by ambulance.

17 August
Leonardo Helicopters

A dirt bike rider was rescued from a steep 4WD track in bushland near Mansfield, Victoria, Australia, by an Air Ambulance Victoria Leonardo AW139 HEMS crew using a specialist winch and stretcher system.

14 August

A Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) Airbus H145/BK117 medical helicopter evacuated a 55-year-old man after a near-drowning incident from Playa de La Francesa, La Graciosa, Canary Islands, Spain, to César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport for ambulance transfer.

14 August
Leonardo Helicopters

LifeFlight Australia AW139 crew rescued an injured climber from Mount Beerwah, Queensland, using a rescue winch and capsule system to recover the patient from a cliff ledge.

13 August
Leonardo Helicopters

An Irish Coast Guard Leonardo AW189 was dispatched to airlift a man from a boat to a ‎hospital in Cork, after he was bitten by a shark. The helicopter was part of a multi-‎agency response.‎

13 August

A hiker was rescued from Pinnacle Mountain in the US state of Arkansas by a Sikorsky ‎UH-60 Black Hawk operated by the Arkansas National Guard. The hiker had been ‎suffering from extreme dehydration and exhaustion.‎

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Red and blue Australian Sikorsky Firefighting helicopter

AFF Asia-Pacific 2026: enhancing outcomes through collaboration

Tangent Link was honored to host AFF Asia-Pacific Gold Coast on 22–23 July 2026 in Queensland, Australia, which featured 25 speakers and panel sessions over two days, alongside a static...
18 Aug 2026
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Jon Adams
New police Airbus helicopter for Ontario’s Peel Regional Police

New police helicopter for Ontario’s Peel Regional Police

The Airbus H125 is the first to be operated as part of Ontario’s Joint Air Support Unit
18 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
HAL Airport launches India’s first RNP CAT H helicopter approach

HAL Airport launches India’s first RNP CAT H helicopter approach

India’s first RNP CAT H helicopter approach has been introduced at HAL Airport in Bengaluru, improving precision and reliability for helicopter operations
17 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Robinson R88 makes South American debut at LABACE

Robinson R88 makes South American debut at LABACE

Robinson debuts its R88 at the Latin American business aviation event, targeting operators across HEMS, utility and other multi-mission roles
17 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Latest Issue

AMR 173 August Cover

August 2026
 Issue

August is a special time of year, and it is my pleasure to present a special Women in Aviation edition of AirMed&Rescue. We have features on the importance of preventing and knowing the early signs of hoist spin; the leadership roles and the value of visibility of women in the industry; the inward-facing and external sensors improving special missions; and the variety and standards that flight suits have to meet.

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Suited for the mission: exploring flight suits

Oliver Cuenca talks to members of the emergency aviation sector to find out what they look for when choosing a flight suit for their crew
3 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Flying beyond the glass ceiling to improve gender diversity in aviation

Female leaders share with Lauren Haigh what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated industry and how they are helping shape a more inclusive future for aviation
3 Aug 2026
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Lauren Haigh
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Latest aircraft onboard system sensors

Sensors provide critical data that ensures safety and success for helicopter and fixed-wing missions. Jennifer Ferrero speaks to the manufacturers and special missions operators about the demands of the sector
3 Aug 2026
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Jennifer Ferrero
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Provider profile: ANWB Medical Air Assistance

Oliver Cuenca talks to Amanda Tijben, Flight Operations Manager at ANWB Medical Air Assistance, about providing an emergency aerial response across the Netherlands
3 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Helicopter sea rescue

Spin class

Spinning during helicopter hoist operations can be at least disorientating for those involved and, at worst, extremely dangerous. Avoidance is always best and preparation is key, reports Emma Kelly
3 Aug 2026
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Emma Kelly
Helicopter flying above lakes

Gallery: Getting ready for the wildfire season in Cyprus

Training sorties before the wildfire season starts are an important way to get skills fresh and ready for the demands of the job as soon as they are needed. AS1...
3 Aug 2026
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AS1 Natalie Adams
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Interview: A distinguished career

Siân Yates talks with Christine Muszalski, Clinical Orientation Manager and Critical Care Transport Nurse at Boston MedFlight, about her work as a flight nurse, her leadership and training roles, and...
3 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
Helicopter flying over snow

Industry voice: The human factors we don’t talk about in HEMS operations

Dr Kodey Bogart, AvD, CEO of KB Aviation Solutions (KBAS), highlights the human factors that are less discussed on helicopter emergency medical services and why there should be a greater...
3 Aug 2026
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Dr Kodey Bogart
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HEMS/SAR

HAL Airport launches India’s first RNP CAT H helicopter approach

HAL Airport launches India’s first RNP CAT H helicopter approach

India’s first RNP CAT H helicopter approach has been introduced at HAL Airport in Bengaluru, improving precision and reliability for helicopter operations
17 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Robinson R88 makes South American debut at LABACE

Robinson R88 makes South American debut at LABACE

Robinson debuts its R88 at the Latin American business aviation event, targeting operators across HEMS, utility and other multi-mission roles
17 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Emory Health 1

AirLife Georgia 5 rebrands as Emory Flight 1

The rebrand coincides with the delivery of a new Airbus H145 helicopter to enhance the delivery of air medical services across the US state of Georgia
14 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Senok Air helicopters

Senok Air completes 400 air ambulance missions

The company operates from Colombo Airport in the southwest of Sri Lanka
13 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Latest on HEMS/SAR
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Emergency Services

Australia introduces national large airtanker SOPs after 737 crash

Australia introduces national large airtanker SOPs after 737 crash

National large airtanker procedures have been introduced following an ATSB finding that inconsistent state requirements posed safety risks during firefighting operations
19 Aug 2026
|
Chloe Fox
Red and blue Australian Sikorsky Firefighting helicopter

AFF Asia-Pacific 2026: enhancing outcomes through collaboration

Tangent Link was honored to host AFF Asia-Pacific Gold Coast on 22–23 July 2026 in Queensland, Australia, which featured 25 speakers and panel sessions over two days, alongside a static...
18 Aug 2026
|
Jon Adams
New police Airbus helicopter for Ontario’s Peel Regional Police

New police helicopter for Ontario’s Peel Regional Police

The Airbus H125 is the first to be operated as part of Ontario’s Joint Air Support Unit
18 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Pegasus Aero Group heli

Pegasus Aero Group signs Black Hawk lease agreement

The deal, with leasing firm SkyConnect, will support the operator’s expansion into Europe and Latin America
14 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Avionics and Technology

MD Aircraft and ST Airborne Systems explore electric platform for future SAR and surveillance missions

MD Aircraft and ST Airborne Systems explore electric platform for future SAR and surveillance missions

A new collaboration will assess how electric aircraft could support lower-emission search and rescue, surveillance, and environmental monitoring operations
11 Aug 2026
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The collaboration will see Sikorsky's MATRIX autonomy suite integrated into BETA Technologies’ MV250 hybrid VTOL as flight testing advances uncrewed defense logistics capabilities

Sikorsky to integrate MATRIX autonomy into BETA MV250 hybrid VTOL

The collaboration will see Sikorsky's MATRIX autonomy suite integrated into BETA Technologies’ MV250 hybrid VTOL as flight testing advances uncrewed defense logistics capabilities
6 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Bridger Aerospace and TracPlus boost aerial firefighting coordination

Bridger Aerospace and TracPlus boost aerial firefighting coordination

Real-time aerial suppression data is being brought together for US wildfire response teams through a new Bridger Aerospace and TracPlus integration
4 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Smith Myers unveils embedded AI capability for airborne mission systems

Smith Myers unveils embedded AI capability for airborne mission systems

Smith Myers adds secure AI decision support to ARTEMIS MPDLS, enhancing airborne SAR and special mission operations
3 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Simulation and Training

Hoist training

Montana National Guard complete VITA Rescue System training

The systems, which stabilize litters during hoist operations, will be supplied to the Montana National Guard’s bases in Helena and Billings
6 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
McDermott Aviation to introduce Bell 214ST simulator for aerial firefighting training

McDermott Aviation to introduce Bell 214ST simulator from Entrol for aerial firefighting training

The new flight training device will support heavy-lift firefighting and external load operations with mixed reality technology
5 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
HeliOperations expands AW139 training with Reiser flight simulator and hoist system

HeliOperations expands AW139 training with Reiser flight simulator and hoist system

New simulation systems will support integrated pilot and hoist operator training for German Navy helicopter crews under a seven-year program
30 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
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AirMed World Congress 2026

The AirMed World Congress returns to Munich, bringing opportunities for learning and networking across expert presentations, hands‑on workshops, and simulation sessions, as well as social events and celebrations, explains Dr...
29 Jul 2026
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Dr Matthias Ruppert
Latest on simulation and training
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Drones

Cleveland Clinic begins drone delivery of prescription medicines

Cleveland Clinic begins drone delivery of prescription medicines

Zipline UAVs are delivering prescription medicines to Cleveland Clinic patients in the USA, using tethered pods for precise doorstep drops
12 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Airbus U030 Flexrotor enters maritime surveillance service in Baltic Sea

Airbus U030 Flexrotor enters maritime surveillance service in Baltic Sea

The Airbus UAS has entered maritime surveillance service in the Baltic Sea, with Airbus Helicopters supporting EMSA operations across Estonia, Latvia, and Finland
11 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Voyageur becomes first Canadian customer for Airbus Flexrotor UAS

Voyageur becomes first Canadian customer for Airbus Flexrotor UAS

Voyageur Aviation will become the first Canadian operator of Airbus’s U030 Flexrotor, bringing the tactical VTOL uncrewed aircraft to defense, public safety, and commercial ISTAR missions
7 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Dengue fever mosquito

Sri Lankan military drones used to reduce dengue risk

Remotely piloted aircraft are being used to destroy mosquito breeding sites to help combat an outbreak of dengue in the South Asian country
23 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Latest on drones
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Industry Moves

Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki to assess eVTOL medical logistics in India

Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki to assess eVTOL medical logistics in India

The three companies will study whether electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft could support time-critical medical logistics in India’s congested urban environments
10 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
LifeLink III President and CEO

Life Link III names new President and CEO

Shane Farmer will take on both roles at the air medical provider from the end of July
3 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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
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