Wire strikes, education, awareness and technology

A helicopter pilot encounters many dangers, with wire strikes one of the most prevalent. Mario Pierobon investigates the risks, training procedures and latest equipment developments

Hoist cable management – snags avoidance

Mario Pierobon examines the rescue process of hoist cable management – detailing the inherent dangers of this crucial procedure

When every second counts: transporting blood, organs and blood products

With the necessary equipment, training, standards and certification, helicopter air ambulances can carry blood and blood products for prehospital transfusions, while others transport organs for transplant. Operators and manufacturers share…

Government requirements and the use of private contractors for aerial firefighting

Mandy Langfield investigates the landscape between government requirements and the use of private contractors

New Zealand’s First Response Mechanisms

Jonathan Falconer reviews search and rescue and helicopter emergency medical services provision in the Pacific island nation

In the air tonight: aerial asset management in the cloud

Jonathan Falconer investigates how the cloud is changing aerial asset management like never before

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Wire strikes, education, awareness and technology

Hoist cable management – snags avoidance

When every second counts: transporting blood, organs and blood products

Government requirements and the use of private contractors for aerial firefighting

New Zealand’s First Response Mechanisms

In the air tonight: aerial asset management in the cloud