Safety management systems: a successful marriage of humans and technology
Technology can transform safety management systems, but safety principles must also be embedded in company culture. Rob Coppinger finds out what technologies operators are using to ensure safety procedures are…
EO/IR multi-sensor systems in public safety aviation
Today’s advanced electro-optical and infrared sensor systems provide more than just the ability to identify the location of a subject. The AMR editorial team talks to pilots and manufacturers about…
Wildfires are increasing in prevalence and severity, and novel aerial firefighting products that are not only effective but also environmentally friendly are more important than ever. Experts discuss with Lauren…
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…
Event review: Aerial Firefighting North America 2024
AirMed&Rescue was represented at the North America edition of the Aerial Firefighting series by Mandy Langfield. She shares some the insights she gained from the conference’s educational sessions
After Europe’s worst-ever summer wildfire season, the European Union’s plans to more than double its rescEU strategic firefighting aircraft reserve in time for summer 2024 have been widely welcomed. What…