HEMS/SAR
The latest news and updates in the helicopter emergency medical services, medevac/casevac, and search and rescue sectors
HEMS/SAR Headlines
Air Methods expands Kentucky network with seventh air ambulance base
Air Methods has strengthened its statewide Kentucky network by adding a seventh operational base, expanding emergency helicopter coverage from Russell County Airport
23 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
EHAAT receives pathology award for new case review model
The new model, developed in collaboration with forensic pathologist Dr Ben Swift, is intended to improve outcomes for patients
22 Jun 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Rotortrade completes Bell 429 transaction, supporting EMS operations in the USA
Rotortrade has transferred a former VIP-configured Bell 429 into EMS conversion for Mercy Flight, supporting its integration into emergency operations in New York State
17 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Cabin control: who belongs on the aircraft?
The long-running debate over who should crew medical aircraft reflects deeper disagreements over system design, clinical responsibility, regional capabilities, and operational risk, reports Siân Yates
16 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Malteser AeroMedical opens new air ambulance base in Vienna
New Vienna base strengthens Malteser AeroMedical’s European network, improving response times across Central and Eastern Europe
15 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance opens new Southampton, UK, airport base
The service has relocated operations to Southampton Airport, aiming to reduce response times across the region
12 Jun 2026
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Siân Yates
Romania orders 12 Airbus H160 and H145 helicopters for emergency and security missions
Romania is modernizing its emergency and security aviation capability under the EU’s SAFE program with a 12-helicopter Airbus order to strengthen rescue, surveillance, and public protection operations
11 Jun 2026
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Chloe Fox
DRF Luftrettung introduces blood products to Rendsburg base
The blood products will be carried on board Rendsburg’s Christoph 42 emergency helicopter, providing a new means of supporting patients in a largely rural part of Germany
11 Jun 2026
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HEMS/SAR Long Reads
Interview: Making a real difference in time-critical moments
Dr Paul Onion talks to Mandy Langfield about his desire to treat patients, his sense of purpose, and the rewards of working for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, a charity air ambulance...
1 Jun 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Interview: Finding the best solutions for crews, patients, and community
Lee McMurray, Program Manager at Stanford Medicine Life Flight, discusses with Mandy Langfield the value of being part of a world-renowned healthcare system, a recent milestone in his leadership journey...
1 May 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Event review: Advancing safety, skills, and business at Verticon
Verticon returned to Atlanta in 2026, located in the Georgia World Congress Center, and hosted 684 exhibitors, with 64 aircraft on display. Jon Adams caught up with the news and...
1 May 2026
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Jon Adams
A leap forward for sar training
Search and rescue training in New Zealand will advance significantly with Entrol’s latest LED technology
Sponsored by Entrol
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
Training evolution in the hems hoist environment – from day operations to night capability
Trevor Abraham, Managing Director of Air Rescue UK, details how a review of an Italian helicopter emergency medical services operator revealed a need for a reduced dependency on aircraft availability...
Sponsored by Air Rescue UK
1 May 2026
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Editorial Team
The evolution of pre-hospital trauma care
Air medical crews share with Lauren Haigh a global perspective on how modern technology and blood products are helping patient outcomes following physical trauma
1 Apr 2026
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Lauren Haigh
Interview: Normalizing conversations about mental health
From a very early age, Andy Elwood knew he wanted to help people. This led to a career as a search and rescue winch paramedic with the Royal Air Force...
1 Apr 2026
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Jon Adams
Industry voice: In case of emergency, call…
Search and Rescue Trainer and Lead Family Liaison Officer for the US National Park Service Moose Mutlow shares his perspective on what families need from incident command, responders, and agencies
1 Apr 2026
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Moose Mutlow
