HEMS/SAR
The latest news and updates in the helicopter (and other VTOL) emergency medical services, medevac/casevac, and search and rescue sectors
HEMS/SAR Headlines
Three killed after REACH H135 crashes off California’s Catalina Island
A REACH Air Medical Services Airbus H135 crashed off Catalina Island, California, killing two crewmembers and a patient and prompting a major overnight search and rescue operation
5 Oct 2026
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Chloe Fox
UK HEMS charity responds to 557 incidents during busy summer period
The Great North Air Ambulance Service is seeking to strengthen the resilience of its airborne operations with a third Airbus H145 D2, as demand for its critical care teams remains...
2 Oct 2026
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Mandy Langfield
New H125 joins McDermott Aviation’s Sunshine Coast fleet
A factory-new Airbus H125 has joined the Australian operator’s Queensland-based fleet, with commonality to its AS355 F1s supporting maintenance and operational integration
1 Oct 2026
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Chloe Fox
Philippine Air Force accepts second batch of two Bell 412EPX helicopters
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) continues its modernization efforts with the formal acceptance of two more Bell 412EPX aircraft under the PAF’s Additional Utility Helicopter Project
25 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Mount Fuji climbers to face helicopter rescue charges
New measures will increase the financial consequences for travelers requiring emergency assistance while climbing outside Mount Fuji’s official season
23 Sep 2026
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Siân Yates
Argentina approved for purchase of Black Hawks
The US Department of State (DoS) has approved a possible foreign military sale to the Government of Argentina for four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment at an estimated...
22 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Search and rescue operations continue with air and sea assets to look for over 100 people who are still missing after an Indonesian passenger ferry capsized in the Java Sea
14 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Manipal Hospitals explores eVTOL air ambulances for faster emergency transfers
Manipal Hospitals and partners will develop medical cabin, transfer, and safety protocols for using Shunya eVTOL aircraft in time-critical transfers including trauma, stroke, cardiac, and neonatal care
11 Sep 2026
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Chloe Fox
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HEMS/SAR Long Reads
Saving lives in swiftwater scenarios
Worldwide training in swiftwater rescue is a deep well of knowledge regarding safety, environmental conditions, equipment, and risk, reports Jennifer Ferrero
1 Oct 2026
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Jennifer Ferrero
Interview: High-performance HEMS
Bill Long, Aviation Director for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, tells Mandy Langfield about the challenges facing the UK charity and the priorities and goals of the organization going forward
1 Oct 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Gallery: HEMS in Piedmont: training and qualification of new doctors and nurses
Dino Marcellino reports on and photographs the training of a new tranche of doctors and nurses for the Piedmont Regional Helicopter Rescue Service
1 Oct 2026
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Dino Marcellino
Provider profile: Wellstar AirCare
Oliver Cuenca speaks to Zack Lancaster of Wellstar AirCare about the program’s rapid expansion throughout the US state of Georgia
1 Oct 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Can't fly without it
Today’s search and rescue and helicopter emergency medical services aircraft carry a range of advanced primary care equipment. Chris Croot talks with operators and manufacturers about the tools they consider...
1 Sep 2026
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Chris Croot
Multi-role helicopters
As military aviation evolves to embrace operations in support of civilian populations in crisis, utility rotorcraft with the flexibility to quickly repurpose from combat readiness to serving multiple non-combat missions...
1 Sep 2026
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Robin Gauldie
Interview: Investing in New Zealand
Paul Baxter, CEO of Search & Rescue Services, tells Mandy Langfield about his work and the unique environment and challenges that face search and rescue operations in New Zealand
1 Sep 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Interview: Many disciplines
Search and rescue for the Canadian Armed Forces is a multifaceted specialty. Sergeant Dave Rix, RCAF Search and Rescue Technician, tells Mandy Langfield about the demands of a job where...
1 Sep 2026
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Mandy Langfield
