HEMS/SAR
The latest news and updates in the helicopter emergency medical services, medevac/casevac, and search and rescue sectors
HEMS/SAR Headlines
SAF Helicópteros España expands emergency response network with new base in Navarra
The new base supports medical transport and firefighting missions through a multi-aircraft emergency services partnership in northern Spain
10 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
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 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
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
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
Kasi Healthcare orders two Airbus H135s
The helicopters will be used by Kasi Healthcare to provide air ambulance services across Nigeria
2 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
New helicopter-deployable towing system aims to strengthen maritime rescue operations
Lighter emergency towing equipment could enable rescue helicopters to operate farther offshore and in more challenging weather conditions
1 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Bristow to acquire Berry Aviation
The purchase is expected to facilitate Bristow’s shift towards government services, and support its existing operations in fields such as search and rescue
26 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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HEMS/SAR Long Reads
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
Interview: Making a real difference in time-critical moments
Dr Paul Onion talks to Mandy Langfield about his desire to treat patients, his sense of purpose, and the rewards of working for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, a charity air ambulance...
1 Jun 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Interview: Finding the best solutions for crews, patients, and community
Lee McMurray, Program Manager at Stanford Medicine Life Flight, discusses with Mandy Langfield the value of being part of a world-renowned healthcare system, a recent milestone in his leadership journey...
1 May 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Event review: Advancing safety, skills, and business at Verticon
Verticon returned to Atlanta in 2026, located in the Georgia World Congress Center, and hosted 684 exhibitors, with 64 aircraft on display. Jon Adams caught up with the news and...
1 May 2026
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Jon Adams
A leap forward for sar training
Search and rescue training in New Zealand will advance significantly with Entrol’s latest LED technology
Sponsored by Entrol
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
Training evolution in the hems hoist environment – from day operations to night capability
Trevor Abraham, Managing Director of Air Rescue UK, details how a review of an Italian helicopter emergency medical services operator revealed a need for a reduced dependency on aircraft availability...
Sponsored by Air Rescue UK
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
The evolution of pre-hospital trauma care
Air medical crews share with Lauren Haigh a global perspective on how modern technology and blood products are helping patient outcomes following physical trauma
1 Apr 2026
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Lauren Haigh
Interview: Normalizing conversations about mental health
From a very early age, Andy Elwood knew he wanted to help people. This led to a career as a search and rescue winch paramedic with the Royal Air Force...
1 Apr 2026
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Jon Adams
