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
Pakistan Army Aviation helicopters deployed after avalanche on Broad Peak
Military rescue aircraft joined search efforts after an avalanche left an international climbing team missing on one of Pakistan’s highest peaks
31 Jul 2026
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Editorial Team
LifeFlight of Maine acquires AW109SP
The new aircraft will improve standardization, and will allow LifeFlight to phase out its older backup helicopters
29 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
SkyDrive advances plans for eVTOL medical transport network in Taiwan
The partnership moves proposed electric air ambulance service in the Penghu Islands into the planning phase ahead of targeted operations from 2028
29 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Rooftop helipad installed at Dorset County Hospital’s new emergency care facility
The hospital’s new emergency facility gains a rooftop helipad to speed air ambulance access for critical patients in Dorset, UK
27 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
The Helicopter Company orders 11 additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters
Saudi operator expands its AW139 fleet with additional aircraft to support emergency medical services, offshore transport, and other commercial missions
27 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Upgraded CH-149 Cormorant completes first flight
Royal Canadian Air Force search and rescue helicopter modernization reaches key flight-test milestone ahead of first aircraft delivery in 2027
20 Jul 2026
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Siân Yates
Washington State’s Vashon Island to build new emergency helipad
A new helipad and instrument approach aim to improve helicopter access during poor weather and speed emergency patient transfers
20 Jul 2026
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Editorial Team
Basildon Hospital helipad upgrade approved to improve emergency air access
The UK hospital’s upgraded helipad will enable Essex & Herts Air Ambulance to extend safer emergency transfers to its specialist cardiac center, particularly during darker winter evenings
16 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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HEMS/SAR Long Reads
Flying beyond the glass ceiling to improve gender diversity in aviation
Female leaders share with Lauren Haigh what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated industry and how they are helping shape a more inclusive future for aviation
3 Aug 2026
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Lauren Haigh
Provider profile: ANWB Medical Air Assistance
Oliver Cuenca talks to Amanda Tijben, Flight Operations Manager at ANWB Medical Air Assistance, about providing an emergency aerial response across the Netherlands
3 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Spin class
Spinning during helicopter hoist operations can be at least disorientating for those involved and, at worst, extremely dangerous. Avoidance is always best and preparation is key, reports Emma Kelly
3 Aug 2026
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Emma Kelly
Interview: A distinguished career
Siân Yates talks with Christine Muszalski, Clinical Orientation Manager and Critical Care Transport Nurse at Boston MedFlight, about her work as a flight nurse, her leadership and training roles, and...
3 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
Industry voice: The human factors we don’t talk about in HEMS operations
Dr Kodey Bogart, AvD, CEO of KB Aviation Solutions (KBAS), highlights the human factors that are less discussed on helicopter emergency medical services and why there should be a greater...
3 Aug 2026
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Dr Kodey Bogart
Interview: Building partnerships for a sustainable future
Mandy Langfield talks to Kriss Lawler, General Manager of StarFlight Tasmania, who is a 28-year veteran of Tasmania Police, where he served across many roles including as a member of...
1 Jul 2026
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Mandy Langfield
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
