Helicopter

The future of military medevac

Dr Joetey Attariwala examines the changing approaches to air medical evacuations, the new craft and technology, and the potential need for considerably more resources

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31 Aug 2023

Dr Joetey Attariwala

Helicopter

CAL FIRE Firehawks: A standardized approach to crawl, walk, run

As CAL FIRE pilots and crew are trained to use their new fleet of Firehawks, the Californian fire department has taken the opportunity to build on its aviation program. Lessons…

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31 Aug 2023

Barry Smith

Doc Holladay headshot

Interview: Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Doc’ Holladay (Retired), President of the Friends of Army Aviation

Jon Adams asks Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Doc’ Holladay (Retired) about his time as a pilot in Vietnam and the charitable outreach work he does with restored Hueys for veterans, their…

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31 Aug 2023

Jon Adams

Plane

Industry voice: Bridging the gap between healthcare and remote communities; air ambulance services in Africa

Air medical services provide a vital lifeline in Africa, but operating across its diverse terrain can present unique challenges. Careful planning and efficient teamwork are the solution, explains Brian Kimani…

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31 Aug 2023

Brian Kimani

Helicopter

Industry voice: Working together to bring down rotorcraft accident rates

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) research shows a significant reduction in accidents this past year but the group states that there’s still plenty of work to be done

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31 Aug 2023

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST)

helicopter cable rescue crew

Industry voice: Solutions to the dangerous effects of hoist cable swing

David Reineke, Kyle Nguyen, Luyi Tang and Mary Lanzerotti at Virginia Tech, and Walter Lacarbonara at Sapienza University of Rome develop and test a new method to reduce and remove…

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31 Aug 2023

David Reineke, Kyle Nguyen, Luyi Tang, Dr Mary Lanzerotti , Prof Walter Lacarbonara