Industry voice: Airtanker response to wildfires: addressing the global supply issue
With the growing threat of wildfires, the airtanker is an essential tool in the arsenal to help combat the threat. T Macrae explains the need and utility of these valuable…
Although wildfires are more common in summer months, Dino Marcellino was able to report on aerial firefighters responding to forest fires in the Italian Alps in winter
The extraordinary demands placed on aerial firefighting craft must be taken into account when selecting or fitting out aircraft for this purpose. Mario Pierobon finds out how firefighting organizations ensure…
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…