Industry Moves
The latest news and updates relating to human resources and job roles in the special missions industry
Industry Moves Headlines
CareFlight appoints Peter Broschofsky as new Chief Executive Officer
Broschofsky has taken over the role of CEO of Australia’s CareFlight from Mick Frewen, who held the position for eight years
18 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Court appoints supervisory trustee to Red Star Aviation
The Turkish air ambulance operator will remain under its existing management, with court-appointed oversight of major decisions and financial transactions
17 Sep 2026
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Editorial Team
Stefano Villanti appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters
Villanti brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Leonardo Helicopters for the past 10 years, including leading sales, marketing, and contracts for over the...
9 Sep 2026
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Editorial Team
Esther Zermatten appointed CEO of Air-Glaciers
The Swiss helicopter operator will change leadership in December as Bernard Vogel prepares to retire following six years at the company’s helm
4 Sep 2026
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Siân Yates
Jonathan Britton named President of Helicopter Institute
The former US Army aviation commander will oversee growth across military, government, public safety, and commercial helicopter training programs
31 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
Kitz-Air acquires three Airbus H225s for aerial firefighting
The heavy helicopters will undergo conversion in Europe before supporting wildfire response operations across Europe and South America
25 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki to assess eVTOL medical logistics in India
The three companies will study whether electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft could support time-critical medical logistics in India’s congested urban environments
10 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
Life Link III names new President and CEO
Shane Farmer will take on both roles at the air medical provider from the end of July
3 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Industry Moves Long Reads
Flying beyond the glass ceiling to improve gender diversity in aviation
Female leaders share with Lauren Haigh what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated industry and how they are helping shape a more inclusive future for aviation
3 Aug 2026
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Lauren Haigh
Recoil aerospace announces appointment of senior sales executive to drive growth in North America
With a proven track record of driving revenue growth, Keith Ray joins Recoil Aerospace as Senior Sales Executive, bringing his depth of industry knowledge, strategic mindset, and customer-focused approach
Sponsored by Recoil
2 Mar 2026
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Editorial Team
Patient-centered care
WEINMANN prefers partner relationships and integrating teams with clinical backgrounds. Andy Mawson, UK Regional Manager at WEINMANN Emergency Medical Technology, explains what makes the products and services from WEINMANN stand...
Sponsored by Weinmann
31 Oct 2025
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Editorial Team
Jumping into special missions
For some aviators, the path into a career in special missions can come later in life, after working in the military or commercial flying. Oliver Cuenca speaks to four such...
3 Jun 2025
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Oliver Cuenca
Pride of place: embracing diversity in special missions
Celebrating Pride is not just limited to June. Encouraging, employing and fostering talent from a diverse pool is a year-round responsibility that brings invaluable benefits to organizations. How can special...
3 Jun 2025
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Alysia Cameron-Davies
Industry voice: Talent recruitment and retention in healthcare
Allen C Wolfe Jr, Board of Directors Chairperson for the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) and Senior Director of Education at Life Link III, discusses how to get...
5 Nov 2024
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Allen C Wolfe Jr
Industry voice: A case for air ambulance officers
As medical staff shortages grow, Dr István Lunczer, Medical Director of TrustAir Aviation, asks if Hungary’s ambulance officer qualification could provide a solution
2 May 2024
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Dr Istvan Lunczer
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...
3 Jul 2023
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Robin Gauldie