The capability of drones is advancing, and they are making more of an impact in medical areas; communications technology has to be capable of managing all the challenges associated with in-flight operations; flying medical units need the interiors to be able to accommodate patients and equipment to allow for care to be administered; helicopter operators have demands for lighter and more powerful propulsion systems and cleaner and more sustainable fuels; and Canada suffered from their worst fire season to date in 2023; and we have all of our regular content on top to keep you engaged with the experts and operators in the special missions sector across the globe.

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Help from above: UAVs in emergency medical services

The use of drones for urgent medical deliveries is growing but needs a globally recognized framework in order to really take off. Can regulators keep pace? Robin Gauldie investigates

It’s good to talk – crew communications

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

The inside track on air ambulance medical interiors

An air ambulance interior that is optimized for safety and efficiency will maximize patient care. Industry experts share with Lauren Haigh the developments, limitations and future direction enhancing the delivery…

Helicopter engines: what MROs need to know

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…

Helicopter dropping fire retardant over smokey trees

Canada burning: wildfires across Canada

2023 has been, by far, the worst Canadian fire season on record. Jon Adams looks back over the year, evaluating what had to be done to manage the biggest and…

Interview: D Richard Meikle, Executive Vice President, Operations and Safety at FlightSafety International

Laser focused on safety: D Richard Meikle tells Jon Adams how a single flight at the age of 15 years sparked an illustrious career of flying and flight safety

Interview: Richard M Borkowski, President, REBTECH

Richard M Borkowski, President, explains why customers trust REBTECH, and how the expansion with REMS further supports its customers worldwide

Provider Profile: Loft Dynamics unveils its first virtual reality Garmin glass cockpit

Its Airbus H125 simulator is upgraded with a fully functional Garmin avionics suite