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Innovate UK Smart grant awarded to Evolve Dynamics

The British UAV manufacturer has announced that it has won a competition for an Innovate UK Smart grant, funded by UK Research and Innovation, part of the UK government

Axon buys Dedrone to support drone first responder systems

Axon Enterprise has announced the completion of its purchase of Dedrone, a firm that specializes in airspace awareness and security technology

PHI MRO Services and Leonardo sign strategic supplier agreement

The helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services company has announced that it has been selected as an approved supplier for Leonardo

Vita Inclinata hoist solution deployed with US air fleets

Vita Inclinata Technologies has announced the fleetwide roll-out of its Vita Rescue System (VRS) by the US Air Force Reserve and US Air National Guard

Life Flight Network Spectrum Aeromed PC-12 Liquid oxygen

Life Flight Network equips PC-12 with liquid oxygen

The aircraft now features a new, compact liquid oxygen (LOX) solution developed in collaboration with Spectrum Aeromed

Louisiana National Guard, State Police conduct aerial firefighting training

The training is aimed at enhancing LSP’s response to wildfires and other emergencies

New Bell helicopters for Guyana

The government of the South American nation of Guyana has placed an order for two Bell Textron helicopters worth US$16 million

Queensland awards Townsville POLAIR contract

The government of Queensland has awarded a 10-year contract to Meridian Helicopters for the provision of police helicopters to the city of Townsville

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October 2024 edition

Making the impossible routine: teaching special mission aviators how to do what has never been done

David Pearl talks with experts to find out how pilots manage to attain and retain the very special skills needed to fly special missions

New heights for HEMS critical care

Helicopter emergency medical services are at the forefront of pre-hospital care, delivering lifesaving interventions and providing rapid transport to hospitals. Experts share with Lauren Haigh the latest updates in treatment…

Transporting the most fragile and vulnerable: neonatal and pediatric air transfers

Air medical neonatal and pediatric transport has an ongoing need for specialist training and equipment. Experts share the requirements and developments in this specialty with Rob Coppinger

October 2024 edition

No smoke without fire: firefighting in the northern hemisphere

As the fire season in the northern hemisphere winds down, Robin Gauldie investigates how countries and operators prepared for the season and what the consequences of these wildfires will mean…

Helicopter flying over sunny seaside location

Aviation survival and egress training: protocols and practice

With about 71% of the Earth’s surface covered by water, some forced landings or accidental crashes will inevitably occur over oceans, lakes, or rivers. The risks are much higher when…

Interview: Military to civilian: a life in air medical repatriation

Following 20 years with the Royal Air Force, Jill Pritchard, Chief Flight Nurse of Flight Medic UK, made the move to the commercial sector. She tells us how the two…

Interview: The only way is up

Amit Dutta, Managing Director of Hunch Mobility, an urban air mobility platform based in India, tells AirMed&Rescue how electric vertical aircraft have the potential to save lives across the fast-growing…

Provider profile: Airlift Northwest

Oliver Cuenca talks to the Airlift Northwest team to hear about how their medical program works to serve the US Pacific Northwest

Industry voice: Tackling device issues on the search and rescue front line

Comprehensive device management is needed if rescue workers are to be able to rely on their devices in an emergency, says Faki Saadi, Director of Sales, UK and Ireland, and…

Transmitting Patient Data

Flightcell DZMx allows aircrew and the emergency department to be in constant contact and to share critical patient information

Gallery: US Marines training to fight wildfires

Lance Corporal Mhecaela J Watts recorded the performance of the US Marines earlier this year during a multi-agency firefighting exercise in California

NBAA-BACE - business jets lined up outside

NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2024

Business aviation companies, technologies and big-picture thinkers to converge in Las Vegas in October

Pre-event review – The Asian Defense and Security Exhibition 2024

The Philippines’ ongoing Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program takes center stage in ADAS 2024

Lengthening the golden hour: Improving the survivability of battlefield injuries

Technology is enhancing combat medical care and may even extend the window for providing lifesaving care on the battlefield. Experts share with Lauren Haigh the innovations that are helping to…

September 2024 edition

Getting the most from your helicopter engine

Special operations often fly in all conditions, so having an engine that is powerful enough to handle unusual loads, that can cope with hot or high altitudes, in gusts or…

Interview: Breaking barriers, building a community, and a message of hope

Around the world in a Gazelle: Captain Stewart McQuillan prepares to be the first paraplegic helicopter pilot to circumnavigate the globe to give hope to veterans

Interview: Safe landings save lives

Jon Adams talks to Graham Coates, Landing Site Manager for Devon Air Ambulance Trust, who explains why his role was created, how he fits into it, and the safety improvements…

Pioneering the future of aviation support

Rheinland Air Service is at the forefront of maintenance, repair, and overhaul, providing a dedicated and personal service to special missions operators for a range of needs

Pushing the envelope: flying in low-density air

Emergencies happen in hot and high environments. Rob Coppinger finds out how aircraft manufacturers are designing for these extreme situations

Breathe easy: lifesaving ventilation in the air

For air medical patients with respiratory problems, mechanical ventilation is a life support system that provides for safe transfer to or between intensive care units. Ian Harbison reports

Industry voice: Is total flight time the best way to measure pilot competency?

Jop Dingemans considers the pros and cons of the current status quo regarding regulations that aim to measure pilot competency

Gallery: One hundred years of flying, rescues, ducks and waves

On 21 May, the 84th Search And Rescue (SAR) Center, part of the 15th Wing of the Italian Air Force and based at the A Ramirez military airport in Gioia…

Innovate UK Smart grant awarded to Evolve Dynamics

The British UAV manufacturer has announced that it has won a competition for an Innovate UK Smart grant, funded by UK Research and Innovation, part of the UK government

Axon buys Dedrone to support drone first responder systems

Axon Enterprise has announced the completion of its purchase of Dedrone, a firm that specializes in airspace awareness and security technology

PHI MRO Services and Leonardo sign strategic supplier agreement

The helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services company has announced that it has been selected as an approved supplier for Leonardo

Australia conducts Black Hawk maritime flight trials

Australia has carried out flight trials using one of its new UH-60M Black Hawks onboard a Royal Australian Navy training vessel

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Aerial Firefighting

Canada steps up to meet growing wildfire threat

The AirMed&Rescue editorial team explores the strategies, assets and resources used for aerial firefighting in Canada as the country continues to adapt and adjust to the worst wildfires it has…

Embracing change in the fight against wildfire

The aerial firefighting industry needs to keep adapting in order to stay on top of the wildfire threat, says Neptune Aviation Services President Jennifer Draughon. She talks to AirMed&Rescue about…

Event review: Aerial Firefighting North America 2024

AirMed&Rescue was represented at the North America edition of the Aerial Firefighting series by Mandy Langfield. She shares some the insights she gained from the conference’s educational sessions

Vita Inclinata hoist solution deployed with US air fleets

Vita Inclinata Technologies has announced the fleetwide roll-out of its Vita Rescue System (VRS) by the US Air Force Reserve and US Air National Guard

Life Flight Network equips PC-12 with liquid oxygen

The aircraft now features a new, compact liquid oxygen (LOX) solution developed in collaboration with Spectrum Aeromed

New heights for HEMS critical care

Aviation survival and egress training: protocols and practice

With about 71% of the Earth’s surface covered by water, some forced landings or accidental crashes will inevitably occur over oceans, lakes, or rivers. The risks are much higher when…

Latest on HEMS/SAR

Medics

Transporting the most fragile and vulnerable: neonatal and pediatric air transfers

Air medical neonatal and pediatric transport has an ongoing need for specialist training and equipment. Experts share the requirements and developments in this specialty with Rob Coppinger

Interview: Military to civilian: a life in air medical repatriation

Following 20 years with the Royal Air Force, Jill Pritchard, Chief Flight Nurse of Flight Medic UK, made the move to the commercial sector. She tells us how the two…

Medical training at emergency care conference

Mercy Air co-hosts Southern California Emergency Care Conference

The annual event fosters collaboration and provides specialty critical care education

RPM signs agreement with SkyAngels

Response Plus Medical Services (RPM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SkyAngels Air Ambulance, a UK air ambulance charity

Latest on Medics

Pilots

Making the impossible routine: teaching special mission aviators how to do what has never been done

David Pearl talks with experts to find out how pilots manage to attain and retain the very special skills needed to fly special missions

NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2024

Business aviation companies, technologies and big-picture thinkers to converge in Las Vegas in October

NEMSPA launches program for aspiring medical pilots

The US-based National Emergency Medical Services Pilots Association (NEMSPA) has launched a new Medical Pilot Career Launch program

Interview: Breaking barriers, building a community, and a message of hope

Around the world in a Gazelle: Captain Stewart McQuillan prepares to be the first paraplegic helicopter pilot to circumnavigate the globe to give hope to veterans

Latest on Pilots