At the start of the year, Southern California experienced intense flooding. Barry D Smith examines what it takes to alert, inform and rescue people at short notice from extreme weather…

Whether it is for SAR, EMS, aerial firefighting or airborne law enforcement, operators are required to find and develop the right people. Mario Pierobon examines the strategies and tactics for…

Dr Joetey Attariwala gets first-hand experience of flight in a tiltrotor and discovers what makes them a superlative alternative to helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft for special missions

In view of the dangers associated with hoist operations, accreditation ensures that the helicopter hoist operations are conducted safely and efficiently, Amy Arndt, Program Director at National Accreditation Alliance of…

With the majesty of Mount Etna looming in the background on the Sicilian coast, the Catania Guardia Costiera dusk training is captured by Peter ten Berg