Operation REASSURANCE is the largest overseas mission of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), whereby the CAF contributes to NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Europe, an ongoing dedication from its…
Flying into danger: inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions
Avoidance and risk minimization technology continues its march to stamp out the risk to pilots who may find themselves in inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC). Jonathan Falconer investigates…
Safety management systems (SMS), specific to each operation, evolve with regulations and training in civil, law enforcement, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications. Jennifer Ferrero investigates
Helicopter to hospital comms: The cornerstone of patient care
Every second counts in an emergency situation when a sick or injured patient is being transported via air ambulance to hospital. Effective comms are linked to quicker response times and…
Make do and mend – or buy new: fleet upgrade or renewal
Making the choice between upgrading your fleet or replacing it is a decision that persists with operators of special missions. Robin Gauldie explores this choice by examining why operators might…
With increasing wildfires happening across Europe and beyond, the European Commission has been developing a coordinated approach to respond to new outbreaks. Mario Pierobon investigates the extent of this cooperative…