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
Argentina approved for purchase of Black Hawks
The US Department of State (DoS) has approved a possible foreign military sale to the Government of Argentina for four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment at an estimated...
22 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Search and rescue operations continue with air and sea assets to look for over 100 people who are still missing after an Indonesian passenger ferry capsized in the Java Sea
14 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Manipal Hospitals explores eVTOL air ambulances for faster emergency transfers
Manipal Hospitals and partners will develop medical cabin, transfer, and safety protocols for using Shunya eVTOL aircraft in time-critical transfers including trauma, stroke, cardiac, and neonatal care
11 Sep 2026
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Chloe Fox
SkyDrive assesses eVTOL medical logistics routes in Mumbai and Delhi
SkyDrive, Air India, and Suzuki are assessing eVTOL routes for time-critical medical and aviation logistics in Mumbai and Delhi NCR
3 Sep 2026
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Chloe Fox
Brisbane Airport air medical hub reaches halfway milestone
The purpose-built facility will bring multiple air medical operators together, with capacity for 26 aircraft and dedicated patient transfer infrastructure
1 Sep 2026
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Editorial Team
Nepal flood rescue operation mobilizes military and civilian aircraft
Military and civilian aviation assets are evacuating survivors, deploying medical teams, and delivering relief after floods severed access across northern Nepal
27 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
North Midlands helipad receives £814,000 safety upgrade funding
An £814,000 HELP Appeal grant will fund new barriers, warning systems, and lighting at Royal Stoke University Hospital’s helipad in Staffordshire, UK
26 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Penn State Health Life Lion adds helicopter to Lancaster base
The Airbus H155 brings Life Lion’s Lancaster base to three aircraft, expanding dedicated medical capacity for pediatric, neonatal, and other critical care transfers across central Pennsylvania
21 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
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HEMS/SAR Long Reads
Can't fly without it
Today’s search and rescue and helicopter emergency medical services aircraft carry a range of advanced primary care equipment. Chris Croot talks with operators and manufacturers about the tools they consider...
1 Sep 2026
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Chris Croot
Multi-role helicopters
As military aviation evolves to embrace operations in support of civilian populations in crisis, utility rotorcraft with the flexibility to quickly repurpose from combat readiness to serving multiple non-combat missions...
1 Sep 2026
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Robin Gauldie
Interview: Investing in New Zealand
Paul Baxter, CEO of Search & Rescue Services, tells Mandy Langfield about his work and the unique environment and challenges that face search and rescue operations in New Zealand
1 Sep 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Interview: Many disciplines
Search and rescue for the Canadian Armed Forces is a multifaceted specialty. Sergeant Dave Rix, RCAF Search and Rescue Technician, tells Mandy Langfield about the demands of a job where...
1 Sep 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Interview: From uniformed professional to veteran leader in industry
Former Indian Air Force Officer Wing Commander (Retd) Abhishek Dasari tells Mandy Langfield about his career in the military, the skills needed for the roles he had, and how veterans...
1 Sep 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Event review: Farnborough International Airshow 2026
Industry professionals, stakeholders, and enthusiasts from around the world converged on a little town in southern England for the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. Jon Adams attended the show and reports...
1 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
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