In the bag: how optimized kit bags are enhancing operations
Medical kit bags must be robust, lightweight and ergonomic to ensure crew can easily carry them, even in challenging terrain. The contents – namely lifesaving equipment – must be suitably…
Helicopter operations are particularly vulnerable to bird strikes and the risks of drones venturing into airspace. Terry Palmer recommends training to avoid them and other tips for staying safe
Industry voice: Uniquely different: customizing public safety helicopters
There is no ‘standard’ configuration for police, fire, medical or SAR helicopters – each aircraft or fleet must be configured according to its mission. The first step is to define…
As medical staff shortages grow, Dr István Lunczer, Medical Director of TrustAir Aviation, asks if Hungary’s ambulance officer qualification could provide a solution
Case study: Seaplane medical evacuations in South Florida
A 79-year-old man experienced a cardiac arrest while on a cruise ship in the Caribbean and was medevaced by seaplane back to the USA. Steve Williams, Senior Director, Global Air…