Industry Moves
The latest news and updates relating to human resources and job roles in the special missions industry
Industry Moves Headlines
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
Anton Drazevic appointed CEO of Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust
The leadership change comes as the New Zealand organization prepares to complete a major fleet modernization program and expand air medical capabilities
29 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Columbia Helicopters appoints new President and CEO
Melanie Bergier previously served as the company’s COO, and also brings years of experience in the aerospace sector to the role
14 May 2026
Spectrum Aeromed announces two new appointments
The aircraft medical interiors specialist has appointed Grant Ramage and Paul Sayler to new roles in engineering and project management
7 May 2026
Wyoming Bucket appoints new President
Michael Powell, previously of Isolair, will bring his expertise in the aerial firefighting equipment sector to the role
23 Apr 2026
TracPlus announces new CEO
Todd O’Hara will replace John O’Hara, who will transition to the role of President from next month
20 Apr 2026
Babcock names new Group CEO
Harry Holt will step into the role at the end of this year, replacing David Lockwood
2 Feb 2026
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Industry Moves Long Reads
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
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
Recruitment top tips
Whether it is for SAR, EMS, aerial firefighting or airborne law enforcement, operators are required to find and develop the right people. Mario Pierobon examines the strategies and tactics for...
1 Jun 2023
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Mario Pierobon
