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Honeywell starts tests on next-generation T55 Chinook engine

The new engine offers a 23-per-cent power increase compared with last-generation models

Riverside County Sheriff Department receives maintenance stands

The adjustable stands were customised for compatibility with their Airbus H145 aircraft

Sky Power's Wankel engine available for heavy fuel applications

Sky Power International's SP-180 SRE single-disc Wankel engine is now offered for heavy fuel (HF) applications

Columbus, Ohio, approves funds to equip police helicopter

The aircraft, which lacks necessary equipment, has sat unused since 2019

Indonesia signs A400M contract

The Indonesia Ministry of Defence has placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration, with further options for a firefighting configuration on the table

Air ambulance market examination released

Visiongain has published a new Air Ambulance Market Report to 2031, which includes forecasts by service type, aircraft type and Covid-19 recovery scenarios

AMI acquires Air CM to respond to emergencies faster

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare has acquired Air CM Global Ltd, a Malta-based provider of aircraft management, charter services and aeromedical evacuation

Volocopter signs MoU with Kakao Mobility for eVTOL taxi services

The partners will investigate the feasibility of introducing services to South Korea by 2025

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Avionics insights - November 2021 issue

The automation explosion: examining the human factor fallout

Alex Pollitt explores the dramatic demand for automation in the cockpit, and how it has both alleviated pilot workload and exposed our limited understanding of the human factor at the…

Communications breakdown: keeping teams connected during disasters

Amy Gallagher speaks with New Jersey and Pennsylvania National Guard forces on keeping the critical communications infrastructure in the wake of Hurricane Ida

Beyond VR: extended reality across SAR and HEMS training

William Belk, Clinical Education Manager at Air Methods, outlines how the ever-evolving potential of extended reality can meet the needs of SAR and HEMS clinical, aviation, and maintenance training

Adapting police helicopters for search and rescue missions

Barry Smith discusses how law enforcement teams adapt their aircraft fleet and skills to ensure response readiness when facing the diversity of search and rescue missions

Getting a clear picture: procuring the right surveillance equipment for police aviation

Mandy Langfield spoke to police aviators about their choices for onboard equipment that pair crew and aircraft safety with enhancing their aerial law enforcement role

Eyes in the sky: how UAVs are increasingly used in police search and rescue and surveillance

Mario Pierobon discusses how police forces in North America and Europe are using UAV support to boost force efficiency and effectiveness, and the regulatory obstacles they bring

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…