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New helicopters for the Argentinian armed forces

It is reported the country will acquire eight AW109 helicopters from Leonardo

HIOWAA wins national award

The air ambulance won Fundraising Team of the Year at the Third Sector Awards 2023

Helicopter Institute awarded US Navy training contract

It is the first-ever contractor solution provider for US Department of the Navy initial helicopter pilot training

ITIJ announces the shortlist for Air Ambulance Company of the Year Award

The annual awards are a celebration of the valuable work that air ambulance companies have demonstrated in the previous year, showcasing leadership, innovation, and investment in services

MD Helicopters to collaborate with Able Aerospace

The partnership will help the continued expansion of MDH’s aftermarket support

Air Idaho Rescue transports its 1,000th patient

The air rescue service is based in the West Yellowstone area of the USA

Two Air Methods air ambulance services to carry whole blood

AirLife Utah and Black Hills Life Flight will now have blood products onboard their helicopters

YAA facing spike in laser attacks

The latest attack resulted in an injury for one of its crewmembers

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September 2023 Military edition

Combat search and rescue: a changing theatre

David Pearl examines how combat search and rescue is evolving to keep ensure that the pledge of 'we'll always have your back' remains for the battlefields of tomorrow

The future of military medevac

Dr Joetey Attariwala examines the changing approaches to air medical evacuations, the new craft and technology, and the potential need for considerably more resources

Combat search and rescue by drone

Anything a crewed aircraft can do: Colonel Jayson A Altieri (Retired), US Army, presents a retrospective of 20 years of UAV CSAR integration

CAL FIRE Firehawks: A standardized approach to crawl, walk, run

As CAL FIRE pilots and crew are trained to use their new fleet of Firehawks, the Californian fire department has taken the opportunity to build on its aviation program. Lessons…

Interview: Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Doc’ Holladay (Retired), President of the Friends of Army Aviation

Jon Adams asks Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Doc’ Holladay (Retired) about his time as a pilot in Vietnam and the charitable outreach work he does with restored Hueys for veterans, their…

Interview: Lieutenant Nicholas M Litchfield, MH-65E Flight Instructor and Flight Examiner with the US Coast Guard

Lieutenant Nicholas M Litchfield talks to Jon Adams about his career with the US Coast Guard, from surfman training to rescue swimmer and then to pilot commander

Industry voice: Bridging the gap between healthcare and remote communities; air ambulance services in Africa

Air medical services provide a vital lifeline in Africa, but operating across its diverse terrain can present unique challenges. Careful planning and efficient teamwork are the solution, explains Brian Kimani…

Industry voice: Working together to bring down rotorcraft accident rates

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) research shows a significant reduction in accidents this past year but the group states that there’s still plenty of work to be done

Industry voice: Solutions to the dangerous effects of hoist cable swing

David Reineke, Kyle Nguyen, Luyi Tang and Mary Lanzerotti at Virginia Tech, and Walter Lacarbonara at Sapienza University of Rome develop and test a new method to reduce and remove…

Provider Profile: MDFR Air Rescue Bureau

Oliver Cuenca spoke to Captain Alex Vazquez, Officer-in-Command at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s (MDFR) Air Rescue Bureau, about his organization’s work

Gallery: Idaho Army National Guard and City of Boise firefighters

Thomas Alverez captures the Idaho Army National Guard and City of Boise firefighters as they simulate a swift water rescue using UH-72 Lakota and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and a…

New heights for ECMO

No longer restricted to the hospital ICU, ECMO has taken flight, with air ambulances undertaking ECMO transfers. But these are complex missions that are not without their challenges. Experts share…

Beyond jets – using turboprops in EMS

Oliver Cuenca talks to aviation and emergency medical services experts and operators about the use of turboprop air medical aircraft

Managing hoisting risk: a team skill

When the risks of hoisting can prove fatal, teamwork is ultimately the best way to prevent more accidents. Alex Pollitt draws on personal experience to discuss the aspects of teamwork…

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Stretchers and rescue baskets: Choosing the right product for the mission

SAR and HEMS organizations around the world make use of different stretchers and rescue baskets every day, so what sets apart the winning products? Mandy Langfield asks users for their…

Preparing for more severe fire seasons

As fire seasons get longer and hotter, Mario Pierobon reached out to industry experts to provide an overview on the aerial firefighting assets available, the sharing of resources and skills…

Turn on, drop in: sustainable aviation fuel

‘Drop-in’ alternatives to fossil fuels are the best way of addressing the drive for ‘zero carbon’, despite much-vaunted rival new technologies, claim sustainable aviation fuel proponents. Robin Gauldie investigates

Industry Voice: The Breeze-Eastern Four-Strand cable

Innovation is at the core of Breeze-Eastern’s Four-Strand cable. Immune to looseness and with superior performance, the Four-Strand cable is the next-generation cable for hoisting

Interview: Michael Cooke, CEO of Avcair and OneOneAir

Australian air ambulance legacy – Michael Cooke tells Jon Adams why his air ambulance service is so meaningful to him

Provider Profile: Air Mercy Service

Farhaad Haffejee, CEO of the South Africa Red Cross Air Mercy Service trust, speaks to Oliver Cuenca about his organization’s work

Gallery: Deck winch training off Anglesey

AS1 Emily Muir records a Jupiter helicopter from 202 Squadron, RAF Valley, Anglesey, practicing deck winching

Primarily policing or multi-mission capability: the configurations of police aircraft

Jonathan Falconer reviews how police aviation worldwide is balancing the demands for multi-mission flexibility with operational considerations and budgetary constraints while using the best platforms for the job

Police NVIS and night flights

Police forces and trainers talk to Mario Pierobon about the utility of night vision for 24-hour operational capability and the considerations required for investing in this mission advantage

Staying connected: datalink

Datalink, transferring information between aircraft and other sites, has become more valuable and relied upon, especially in data-rich environments such as special missions, Robin Gauldie investigates how police aviation uses…

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Tactical flight officer training: multitasking at its best

Dealing with distractions in flight, ensuring the crews have got eyes on every obstacle and potential hazard within reach of the aircraft as it descends into crowded urban environments, and…

Finding firefighting pilots

Fire control agencies and their private sector aerial firefighting partners around the world face a potential shortage of suitable aircraft as wildfire seasons are becoming longer and more intense. Robin…

Industry voice: Air medical point-of-care ultrasound

POCUS is now cheaper, smaller, lighter and more improved, driving the increase in its use in the air medical sector. Jeffrey G Yates, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, summarizes…

Interview: Woody McClendon, New Business Manager for North America, Loft Dynamics

Woody McClendon, North America New Business Manager at Loft Dynamics, explains how Loft is pioneering in the world of sim training and how their approach is a powerful and affordable…

Interview: Inspector Nicholas Whyte, Air Support Unit, Police Scotland

Inspector Nicholas Whyte talks to Jon Adams about his role and the way that the Air Support Unit in Police Scotland utilize their aircraft

AirMedandRescue speaks to Stefan Hunziker

Interview: Stefan Hunziker, Lead Paramedic and Hoist Instructor, Rega

With its bases throughout Switzerland, Rega boasts that it can reach anywhere within 15 minutes’ flying time. Jon Adams talks to Stefan Hunziker, Lead Paramedic on the Airbus H145 helicopter…

Industry voice: United States Coast Guard communications

When at distress at sea or inland, the United States Coast Guard is ready 24/7/365 to assist in the rescue. Lt Max Sherno, US Coast Guard MH-65E Pilot, describes how…

Provider Profile: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Air Services Branch

Oliver Cuenca talks to Marie-Eve Breton, about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s long-standing aviation division and its operations

Gallery: Winch rescue in Cyprus

AS1 Eoin Kirwan-Taylor documents a Puma from 33 Squadron during a sea rescue exercise

Going big: Large and very large aerial firefighting airtankers

Operators of large and very large airtankers talk to Barry D Smith to discover the benefits and considerations of managing a fleet of these specialized fixed-wing aircraft

Industry voice: Aerial firefighting with single engine airtankers (SEATs)

As the fire season extends and becomes more unpredictable, a rapid initial attack is needed to contain and control the spread before it becomes unmanageable – Air Tractor has a…

Provider Profile: Coulson Aviation Australia

Coulson Aviation Australia’s firefighting activities and training were discussed by Britt Coulson and Nathan Soster with Oliver Cuenca

New helicopters for the Argentinian armed forces

It is reported the country will acquire eight AW109 helicopters from Leonardo

HIOWAA wins national award

The air ambulance won Fundraising Team of the Year at the Third Sector Awards 2023

Helicopter Institute awarded US Navy training contract

It is the first-ever contractor solution provider for US Department of the Navy initial helicopter pilot training

ITIJ announces the shortlist for Air Ambulance Company of the Year Award

The annual awards are a celebration of the valuable work that air ambulance companies have demonstrated in the previous year, showcasing leadership, innovation, and investment in services

Avionics

Increasing safety through situational awareness enhancement tools

How do FlySight’s products enhance situational awareness of pilots and thereby increase safety margins for emergency services operations like HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) and SAR (Search and Rescue)?

Putting the pilot first

Avionics upgrades are key to safer, more effective rescue missions, so AirMed&Rescue spoke to industry experts about the remarkable advancements in helicopter technology and what could be in the pipeline

Future pathways for SAR equipment and communications

International companies share perspectives on techniques and technology for air ambulance search and rescue, writes Jennifer Ferrero

The future of military medevac

Dr Joetey Attariwala examines the changing approaches to air medical evacuations, the new craft and technology, and the potential need for considerably more resources

TransMedics acquires Summit Aviation

The takeover will enable TransMedics to establish a dedicated aviation provider for the transportation of human organs

New heights for ECMO

No longer restricted to the hospital ICU, ECMO has taken flight, with air ambulances undertaking ECMO transfers. But these are complex missions that are not without their challenges. Experts share…

Beyond jets – using turboprops in EMS

Oliver Cuenca talks to aviation and emergency medical services experts and operators about the use of turboprop air medical aircraft

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Pilots

Scholarship season begins at Whirly-Girls

The organization is dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation

Interview: Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Doc’ Holladay (Retired), President of the Friends of Army Aviation

Jon Adams asks Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Doc’ Holladay (Retired) about his time as a pilot in Vietnam and the charitable outreach work he does with restored Hueys for veterans, their…

Industry voice: Bridging the gap between healthcare and remote communities; air ambulance services in Africa

Industry voice: Working together to bring down rotorcraft accident rates

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) research shows a significant reduction in accidents this past year but the group states that there’s still plenty of work to be done

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