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Everdrone launches next-generation medical drone
A purpose-built uncrewed aerial vehicle designed to rapidly deliver critical medical supplies for emergency medical services and public safety missions
27 Feb 2026
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Chloe Fox
New UH-60 ‘Lima’ Black Hawk for Portuguese Air Force
The aircraft will be used by the 551st Squadron for aerial firefighting operations across Portugal
26 Feb 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Alberta purchases five DHC-515 firefighting aircraft
The aircraft will be manufactured in Alberta and will support the Canadian province’s firefighting efforts
26 Feb 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Western Australia announces new emergency aviation headquarters
The facility is due to open in late 2027, and will encompass an area of over 8,100m2
25 Feb 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Latest Issue
March 2026
Issue
This edition is bursting at the seams with articles from all corners of the special missions sector. We have features on the California wildfires that ravaged the state last year, what the cost–benefit analysis looks like for single-engine rotorcraft and autorotations, how the mission dictates the modification needed to the platform, and what can be done to further prevent the problems associated with inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions.
Special report: Emergency response coordination for the Crans-Montana fire
What started as a local emergency quickly escalated into an air medical operation of international scale. Lauren Haigh investigates the global coordination of helicopters, crews, and transfers triggered by a...
2 Mar 2026
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Lauren Haigh
Freewheeling taken seriously: single-engine autorotations
What can be done about engine trouble when you’re in a helicopter in the middle of the sky? Jon Adams speaks to several special missions operators about the reasons for...
2 Mar 2026
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Jon Adams
A journey into the unknown
Inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions remains a leading cause of accidents; what can be done to prevent further fatalities? Jennifer Ferrero reports
2 Mar 2026
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Jennifer Ferrero
Fit for purpose
Special missions is a growth sector for aviation as fires become more frequent, new regions start to introduce better HEMS and SAR provisions, and mature markets look at replacing older...
2 Mar 2026
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Jon Adams
The evolution of crew resource management training
Amy Gallagher interviews a diverse set of aviation professionals highlighting crew resource management training, practices and challenges, and the evolution of this valuable part of the aircrew’s working life
2 Mar 2026
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Amy Gallagher
Wrestling with an octopus: fighting the January 2025 LA fires
Terrible wildfires are increasingly common, so when the Palisades and Eaton fires made headlines in early January 2025, they were shocking but not surprising. Barry D Smith investigates the contributing...
2 Mar 2026
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Barry Smith
Provider profile: Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Oliver Cuenca talks to Anna Perry and Tim Ross-Smith about their charity’s work providing air ambulance and critical care services across parts of western England
2 Mar 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Industry voice: Fibrinogen concentrate in pre-hospital and retrieval medicine for the ‘top end’ of Australia
Assoc Prof James Hooper, Medical Retrieval Consultant and Medical Director of CareFlight NT, explains why CareFlight carries this critical clotting factor for patients experiencing significant bleeding from trauma or for...
2 Mar 2026
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Assoc Prof James Hooper
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HEMS/SAR
Special report: Emergency response coordination for the Crans-Montana fire
What started as a local emergency quickly escalated into an air medical operation of international scale. Lauren Haigh investigates the global coordination of helicopters, crews, and transfers triggered by a...
2 Mar 2026
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Lauren Haigh
Provider profile: Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Oliver Cuenca talks to Anna Perry and Tim Ross-Smith about their charity’s work providing air ambulance and critical care services across parts of western England
2 Mar 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Industry voice: Fibrinogen concentrate in pre-hospital and retrieval medicine for the ‘top end’ of Australia
Assoc Prof James Hooper, Medical Retrieval Consultant and Medical Director of CareFlight NT, explains why CareFlight carries this critical clotting factor for patients experiencing significant bleeding from trauma or for...
2 Mar 2026
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Assoc Prof James Hooper
Industry voice: Into thin air – helicopter rescue at the edge of the sky
Charley Shimanski, President of the Air Rescue Commission at the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR), summarizes 19 essential considerations from the ‘Helicopter Rescue at Very High Altitude: Recommendations of...
2 Mar 2026
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Charley Shimanski
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Emergency Services
Wrestling with an octopus: fighting the January 2025 LA fires
Terrible wildfires are increasingly common, so when the Palisades and Eaton fires made headlines in early January 2025, they were shocking but not surprising. Barry D Smith investigates the contributing...
2 Mar 2026
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Barry Smith
Industry voice: Hurricane Melissa: the CMAT response
Dr Anthony Fong, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Medical Assistance Teams and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, describes the international aid experience...
2 Mar 2026
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Dr Antony Fong
Gallery: Operation LENTUS in action
Protecting Canada from natural disasters falls to the federal government when the crisis becomes too large for local authorities to handle alone. Calling in the Canadian Armed Forces in these...
2 Mar 2026
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Aviator Nicholas Zahari
& Corporal Darren McDonald
Aerial Fire Fighting 2026
Marking 20 years of Aerial Fire Fighting conferences, focusing on enhancing outcomes in a different and changing world
27 Feb 2026
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Editorial Team
Trending Articles
Avionics and Technology
Argentina’s Río Negro to detect wildfires via satellite
The provincial government of Río Negro has signed a contract with OroraTech and GPTech to provide wildfire monitoring services to 20 million hectares of Patagonia
2 Mar 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
iAERO launches ATLAS powered stretcher loader for air ambulance operators
The ATLAS powered stretcher loader boosts crew safety and efficiency while enabling rapid patient transfers across air ambulance and special missions operations
23 Feb 2026
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Chloe Fox
Onboard Systems opens California MRO to boost fleet readiness
New FAA-approved capacity aims to speed repairs and strengthen availability for mission-critical public safety and special operations helicopters
20 Feb 2026
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Chloe Fox
Hellenic Fire Service adds satcom to DA62 MPP fleet
Greece’s fire service boosts emergency response and aerial surveillance capabilities with new high-throughput satcom-equipped DA62 MPP aircraft
20 Feb 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Simulation and Training
Freewheeling taken seriously: single-engine autorotations
What can be done about engine trouble when you’re in a helicopter in the middle of the sky? Jon Adams speaks to several special missions operators about the reasons for...
2 Mar 2026
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Jon Adams
A journey into the unknown
Inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions remains a leading cause of accidents; what can be done to prevent further fatalities? Jennifer Ferrero reports
2 Mar 2026
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Jennifer Ferrero
The evolution of crew resource management training
Amy Gallagher interviews a diverse set of aviation professionals highlighting crew resource management training, practices and challenges, and the evolution of this valuable part of the aircrew’s working life
2 Mar 2026
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Amy Gallagher
Industry voice: Mission-focused training: why collaboration matters in vertical lift operations
Terry Palmer explains how the VAI Training and Operations IAC is helping align training with real-world missions
2 Mar 2026
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Terry Palmer
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Drones
Everdrone launches next-generation medical drone
A purpose-built uncrewed aerial vehicle designed to rapidly deliver critical medical supplies for emergency medical services and public safety missions
27 Feb 2026
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Chloe Fox
NHS drone network expands to southwest London
A hospital partnership in southwest London is using zero-emission drones to speed up pathology deliveries, cut emissions, and support community-based care
17 Feb 2026
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Chloe Fox
Malta launches medical drone tender linking Mater Dei and Gozo hospitals
A new air corridor for critical medical supplies promises faster diagnoses, expanded treatment capacity in Gozo, and a blueprint for time-sensitive drone use in emergency response
17 Feb 2026
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Chloe Fox
Army hospital receives FAA approval for its Project MARS drone program
The authorization permits New York-based Keller Army Community Hospital to operate medical logistics drone flights within visual line of sight until January 2028
12 Feb 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Industry Moves
Recoil aerospace announces appointment of senior sales executive to drive growth in North America
With a proven track record of driving revenue growth, Keith Ray joins Recoil Aerospace as Senior Sales Executive, bringing his depth of industry knowledge, strategic mindset, and customer-focused approach
Sponsored by Recoil
2 Mar 2026
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Editorial Team
Babcock names new Group CEO
Harry Holt will step into the role at the end of this year, replacing David Lockwood
2 Feb 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Airbus Helicopters appoints Matthieu Louvot as new CEO
Matthieu Louvot has been appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters, ushering in a new leadership era as the division focuses on strategic growth and innovation
16 Jan 2026
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Chloe Fox
Air Ambulances UK appoints Mike McGrath as new CEO
The national air ambulance umbrella body has named an experienced charity leader to guide the organization as it continues to support and represent lifesaving services across the UK
2 Jan 2026
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Chloe Fox