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Equinor extends CHC helicopter SAR support contract to 2030

Equinor extends CHC helicopter SAR support contract to 2030

A 1.7 billion kroner contract extension secures continuous offshore search and rescue and emergency helicopter cover across Central Norway until 2030
8 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox

Operational news updates

8 July

Yesterday, an Airbus H125 was used to airlift a baby rhino to safety in the Barberton Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga, South Africa, with the animal suspended beneath the helicopter during a Care For Wild rescue operation.

8 July

The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy recently rescued an injured sailor from the MT Desh Shakti off the Mumbai coast using a Westland Sea King helicopter and rescue basket.

7 July

An HM Coastguard Sikorsky S-92A rescued two stranded paddleboarders near Flamborough Lighthouse, England, winching them individually to safety after rough seas prevented lifeboat recovery.

7 July

An Estonian Police and Border Guard Board AW139 evacuated a crew member from a tanker near Vaindloo Island after a rescue specialist was lowered by hoist.

Leonardo Helicopters
6 July

A man and his dog were rescued near Ross Isles, Scotland, after falling off a dinghy. They were hoisted to safety by HM Coastguard operating a Leonardo AW189.

Leonardo Helicopters
6 July

The US Coast Guard dispatched a Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk as part of a successful rescue mission to find a four-year-old girl in Oregon.

3 July

A 48-year-old man was rescued after falling from a cliff into the sea near Ibiza, Spain. A ‎Leonardo AW139 helicopter operated by Avincis on behalf of the Palma Maritime ‎Rescue Coordination Centre was dispatched to rescue and transfer the patient to ‎hospital.‎

Leonardo Helicopters
3 July

A CHC Helicopter Leonardo AW139 crew operating Western Australia’s RAC Rescue service recently conducted a simulated open-water hoist exercise with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) marine rescue volunteers.

Leonardo Helicopters
2 July

The US Navy has launched a search and rescue (SAR) mission after one of its MH-60S ‎Seahawks went down in the Arabian Sea. Three of the four crewmembers have been ‎airlifted to safety, but the fourth remains missing.‎

2 July

An Airbus H135 operated by France’s Sécurité Civile came to the rescue of three ‎Guatemalan fishermen whose boat capsized off the coast of French Guiana, South ‎America. The helicopter winched them to safety, and evacuated them to hospital.‎

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Helipad

Indian heliport implements the country’s first PinS instrument system

Approval for the point-in-space satellite approach and departure system was granted by India’s national aviation regulator
8 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Canterbury West Coast heli H145

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust completes fleet renewal

The New Zealand-based operator now operates a fleet of four Airbus H145 rescue helicopters
7 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Dutch pharmacy network joins ANWB Medical Drones consortium

Dutch pharmacy network joins ANWB Medical Drones consortium

The addition of a regional pharmacy organization broadens research into using drones to transport medicines and other healthcare supplies
7 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Nagasaki begins operation of second air ambulance helicopter service

Nagasaki begins operation of second air ambulance helicopter service

Additional aircraft will provide backup coverage as Japan’s prefecture seeks to strengthen emergency medical transport across the region
6 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
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Latest Issue

AMR 172 July cover

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
Plane landing

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
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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

Equinor extends CHC helicopter SAR support contract to 2030

Equinor extends CHC helicopter SAR support contract to 2030

A 1.7 billion kroner contract extension secures continuous offshore search and rescue and emergency helicopter cover across Central Norway until 2030
8 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
Canterbury West Coast heli H145

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust completes fleet renewal

The New Zealand-based operator now operates a fleet of four Airbus H145 rescue helicopters
7 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Nagasaki begins operation of second air ambulance helicopter service

Nagasaki begins operation of second air ambulance helicopter service

Additional aircraft will provide backup coverage as Japan’s prefecture seeks to strengthen emergency medical transport across the region
6 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Airbus C295W 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
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Emergency Services

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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

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 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
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Helipad

Indian heliport implements the country’s first PinS instrument system

Approval for the point-in-space satellite approach and departure system was granted by India’s national aviation regulator
8 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
DRF Luftrettung completes digital overhaul of technical flight operations

DRF Luftrettung completes digital overhaul of technical flight operations

The German HEMS operator will replace paper-based maintenance and flight records with a fully digital system designed to improve efficiency and real-time oversight
6 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Bridger to auto-track every fire drop across six scoopers

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 (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
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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

Dutch pharmacy network joins ANWB Medical Drones consortium

Dutch pharmacy network joins ANWB Medical Drones consortium

The addition of a regional pharmacy organization broadens research into using drones to transport medicines and other healthcare supplies
7 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
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
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
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
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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