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
Based out of Naval Air Station Fallon, Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Breeden captured images of a simulated accident and rescue of an injured person in the Nevada desert by…
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…
SAR operations in Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago state
With natural disasters, transport accidents and a challenging landscape to contend with, how do SAR agencies operate effectively in Indonesia? Strong leadership, cross-border cooperation and good technology certainly help, writes…