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…
Testing transformations: Digital tools and flight instruments
As cockpits become more and more like desktop computers, are there any advantages for the SAR operator? Rob Coppinger explores instances of extremes of climate playing havoc with electronics, the…
Lighter, smarter HUMS take flight in the air medical sector
Technological developments have made health and usage monitoring systems much more viable for the air medical and rescue helicopter market. Kerry Reals explores the extent to which HUMS need to…
Nothing advances quite as quickly as technology. Jon Adams takes a look at some of the more recent changes in aircraft avionics affecting the way special missions are being performed
The latest solutions making a difference to pilot safety and crew communications. Jon Adams explores the challenges of talking in aircraft and what solutions have been developed
Design of the helicopter engine is adapting to accommodate technological advances and changing market demands. Mario Pierobon finds out what this means, and how maintenance, repair and overhaul companies are…