HEMS/SAR
The latest news and updates in the helicopter (and other VTOL) emergency medical services, medevac/casevac, and search and rescue sectors
HEMS/SAR Headlines
Med-Trans adds second Kite Flight helicopter for critical care transfers
The expansion increases specialist maternal, neonatal, and pediatric transport capacity for rural communities across west Texas and eastern New Mexico
4 Nov 2026
|
Siân Yates
Life Flight Network orders five additional Airbus H135 helicopters
The latest fleet investment will support critical care transport across remote communities, strengthening the operator’s emergency medical aviation capabilities
4 Nov 2026
|
Siân Yates
Global Medical Response expands IFR-capable fleet with Bell 407GXi order
The investment aims to improve air ambulance availability during challenging weather, supporting access to emergency medical care across the USA
3 Nov 2026
|
Editorial Team
Boston MedFlight orders three Airbus H145 helicopters for fleet expansion
The new aircraft will support round-the-clock critical care transport across New England, replacing older helicopters while increasing operational capacity
2 Nov 2026
|
Siân Yates
Milestone extends leases for 11 H225 helicopters operated by Air Center
The agreements will keep 11 H225s in Air Center’s fleet through June 2033, supporting US government contracts, space mission recovery, and other specialist operations worldwide
2 Nov 2026
|
Chloe Fox
Medical helicopters deployed after fatal train collision in Spain
Airborne emergency crews have joined a major rescue operation following a high-speed rail collision involving more than 500 passengers
28 Oct 2026
|
Editorial Team
Boeing secures order for four MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters
The US Air Force is expanding its helicopter fleet following a major production milestone, with 27 aircraft delivered to date
27 Oct 2026
|
Siân Yates
Ukrainian forces evacuate wounded soldier using heavy-lift drone
A six-month rescue operation involving helicopters, diversionary drones, and artillery enabled the recovery of a soldier stranded behind enemy lines
22 Oct 2026
|
Siân Yates
Advertisement
HEMS/SAR Long Reads
Space to land
With no suitable landing spaces, or safe ones, there is always a need for temporary helipads, reports Rob Coppinger
2 Nov 2026
|
Rob Coppinger
Oh, snag!
On a mission that is inherently risky, the extra hazard of a cable snag while performing a hoist rescue has to be avoided. Chris Croot finds out what systems are...
2 Nov 2026
|
Chris Croot
Lifeseeker: supporting search and rescue operations
CENTUM’s airborne mobile phone location system helps search and rescue crews locate missing people, even in areas without cellular coverage
Sponsored by Centum
2 Nov 2026
|
Editorial Team
Time to rethink the ground: modernizing aviation site surveys
James John, Founder of HeliSafe Surveyor, explains how a new platform for standardized surveying improves safety by ensuring that pilots have access to operational site plates from the moment they...
Sponsored by HELISAFE SURVEYOR
2 Nov 2026
|
Editorial Team
Communication that keeps missions moving
The next generation of communications equipment from Global-Sys is designed around the mission, ensuring that HEMS and SAR operators have a flexible and robust solution so that crew are able...
Sponsored by Global-Sys
2 Nov 2026
|
Editorial Team
Holistic treatment of patients with severe hemorrhage and hemorrhagic shock
Dr Daniel Werner, Regional Medical Director, South, and Head of Clinical Research at ADAC Luftrettungsstation München, details that an effective approach to hemorrhage and hemorrhagic shock requires a comprehensive strategy...
Sponsored by MEQU
2 Nov 2026
|
Editorial Team
Saving lives in swiftwater scenarios
Worldwide training in swiftwater rescue is a deep well of knowledge regarding safety, environmental conditions, equipment, and risk, reports Jennifer Ferrero
1 Oct 2026
|
Jennifer Ferrero
Interview: High-performance HEMS
Bill Long, Aviation Director for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, tells Mandy Langfield about the challenges facing the UK charity and the priorities and goals of the organization going forward
1 Oct 2026
|
Mandy Langfield
