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Airbus makes SKYTRAC avionics available in new helicopters

SKYTRAC satcom systems will be available in multiple new Airbus helicopter models ranging from the H145 to the H225

Korean Air to support first responders with hybrid drones

Korean Air will supply two of its new hybrid unmanned vehicles for a firefighting drone project on Jeju Island, a popular Korean vacation spot

Aviator Group surpasses 2,600 flight hours on H135

Airbus Helicopters’ Australian customer Aviator Group has reached a key milestone to become the H135 Helionix world-wide fleet leader, surpassing 2,600 flight hours on their H135 aircraft

New Mexico State Police receives new stands for H145 aircraft

SAFE Structure Designs has delivered custom maintenance stands to the New Mexico State Police

Indian Coast Guard receives new HAL helicopters

Three Advanced Light Helicopter manufactured by Indian-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) were inducted into the Indian Coast Guard

US Navy receives Leonardo training helicopter

Leonardo has delivered the first TH-73A training helicopter to the US Navy, which is part of a contract worth US$648.1 million

US Air Force explores fixed-wing VTOL electric aircraft for medevac missions

Heaviside aircraft has a range of over 100 miles, is able to reach speeds of 180mph, and can take off and land in 30’x30’ space

A close-up shot of a Bell 505 helicopter

Bell 505 autopilot system certified in UK

Genesys HeliSAS Autopilot available in two- and three-axis configurations and can be retrofitted with previous 505 units

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Avionics Long Reads

MRO Challenges in a Covid-Safe World

While commercial aircraft have remained on the ground for the vast majority of 2020, the special missions sector hasn’t paused for breath – law enforcement, air ambulance and aerial firefighting…

Getting the medical team involved in aircraft conversions

Sean Bryan of REVA Air Ambulance describes the role that he and the medical team play when it comes to converting a business jet into an aircraft fit for critical…

Industry Voice: Electronic flight bags

Andrew Boniface gives his take on how pilots can safely and effectively introduce electronic flight bags to their cockpits to enhance operational safety without becoming over reliant on automation

Benefits of paperless operations in a life or death world

Embracing paperless technologies and mobile accessibility means you're mission-ready. Flightdocs reports on the solutions that mean helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) are ready to respond at any time.

Upgrading aircraft avionics systems

Dr Joetey Attariwala discusses the latest innovations for operators seeking to upgrade the avionics in their current fleet

Leading the S-64 aircraft into the future: introducing the S-64F+

Erickson on how they are building upon their experience as Air Crane® OEM to innovate and integrate the latest technology to tackle night firefighting missions with the launch of the…

Beyond Search & Rescue: How Heliwest Delivers Multiple ISR Missions

Located on Australia’s rugged west coast, Heliwest achieves ISR excellence for multiple special mission types. Missions include fire mapping, search and rescue, and linear surveillance – all executed using one…

Sikorsky HH-60W: The US Air Force's new combat rescue helicopter

AirMed&Rescue’s special correspondent Joetey Attariwala was one of a select few journalists invited to Sikorsky’s Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, to cover the roll-out ceremony of the…

Aviation industry addresses climate concerns

James Paul Wallis looks at the latest efforts by the aviation sector to minimise the effects of emissions from the global air rescue and air medical industry

Interview: Trevor McIntyre, CEO, Tracplus

AirMed&Rescue interviewed Trevor McIntyre, CEO of New Zealand-based TracPlus, a vital supplier to the global airborne special missions sector, to find out more about the company’s development and goals for…

Aviation industry addresses climate concerns

James Paul Wallis looks at the latest efforts by the aviation sector to minimise the effects of emissions from the global air rescue and air medical industry

Solutions to enhance rear crew communication

During helicopter rescues, communication with and among rear crew members is critical to safe and effective operations. Mario Pierobon delves into the specific requirements and distinctive features of rear crew…

The evolution of avionics suites

Dr Joetey Attariwala finds out more about the technology that is breathing new life and capability into existing air rescue helicopter platforms

MRO software solutions for airborne special missions

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) software solutions are changing the game for maintenance crews, with digital platforms offering increased efficiency and accuracy. James Paul Wallis identifies market trends from developers…

Chinese rotorcraft market – a world of possibilities

International helicopter manufacturers are all looking east at the vast Chinese market for rotorcraft, ancillary kit and maintenance and training services. Robin Gauldie reports

Police aviation asset management

Airborne police services around the world are tasked with an enormous variety of missions, ranging from surveillance and crimefighting to rendering emergency assistance. To manage those missions, manufacturers and systems…