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NYPD detective injured during demonstration

A detective of the New York Police Department (NYPD) was injured after falling from a helicopter during a demonstration at an NYPD Hostage Negotiation Team conference

Italian Army receives final NH90 multirole helicopter

Italy receives final NH90

The final NH90 multirole helicopter from an order of 60 aircraft was delivered to the Italian Army on 25 November

European Commission published its Drone Strategy 2.0

The framework is meant to ensure that drones are widely used and regulated by 2030

Airbus partners with CERN on superconducting technology project

The aim of the project is to find out how superconductivity can help with the decarbonization of future aircraft systems

Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III helicopter squadron

Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III helicopter squadron commissioned for Indian Coast Guard

Their helicopters will be used for maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue operations

Nigerian Police Forces equipped with Elistair ORION UAVs

Nigerian Police Forces equipped with tethered UAVs from Elistair

The drones will be used for homeland security, anti-crime and anti-terrorism missions

Air Zermatt selected for air rescue operations in Valais, Switzerland

Air Zermatt and Air-Glaciers selected for air rescue operations in Valais, Switzerland

The decision was made by the Valais Cantonal Rescue Organization (KWRO)

Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) night vision imaging systems (NVIS)

ASU awarded Brazilian night vision contract

Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) has been awarded a night vision imaging systems (NVIS) supply contract by the Brazilian government, alongside its Brazilian distributor Quartzo Defense

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December 2022 issue

Maintenance, repair and overhaul – facing the new reality

AirMed&Rescue considers how the maintenance, repair and overhaul market is responding to challenges in production lines, staff expertise and ongoing delays to part delivery schedules

Accident prevention during helicopter rescues

Oliver Cuenca talks to experts in the field of aerial rescue about the biggest threats their crews face – and how to mitigate the risks involved

Multi-patient air medical transfers - best practice and protocols

Multiple-patient transport capacity is an important consideration for modern air ambulances, providing the right criteria is present and aligned. Experts share with Lauren Haigh concerns for this often essential process

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ENVISION selected by FinnHEMS

State-owned emergency medical operator FinnHEMS has opted for Rusada’s ENVISION software to manage its airworthiness and maintenance activities

European Rotors 2022 – another flying success

The European rotorcraft show was held at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany, with industry professionals traveling from across the globe to mingle with their peers

Understanding and embracing the power of people

Kristi Gonzalez, Senior VP of Administration for Erickson Inc., spoke to AirMed & Rescue about the company’s distinguished history and passion for innovation

The move to long-range jets

The Covid-19 pandemic saw a global surge in demand for long-range jet air ambulance provision, driven largely by the operating restrictions placed on service providers. Jonathan Falconer looks at how…

Collaboration in action: How the UK Fire and Rescue Service has helped Ukraine

Kate McLaughlin reports from the Emergency Services Show, where panelists discussed how the Fire and Rescue Service in the UK has responded to the war in the Ukraine

Electronic communication - saving lives in the Mediterranean

Thomas Withington explores how radio monitoring equipment is helping to save the lives of those in distress crossing the Mediterranean

Interview: Terry Palmer

Terry Palmer, a senior training and safety consultant for the aviation sector and current Training Program Manager for the US Airborne Public Safety Association, spoke to AirMed&Rescue about the importance…

Interview: Ben Darlington - EURORSA Rescue Swimmers Meet 2022

It’s a welcome return for the Rescue Swimmers Association (EURORSA) Meeting – and President Ben Darlington is promising an event filled with innovation and interesting discussion in Portugal

On course for neonatal knowledge

Dr Carlo Bellini is a pioneering figure in the Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS) – and his latest educational initiative will help inspire those with similar ambitions

Lessons Learned: Aerial Firefighting and High-Rise Rescue since the 9/11 Attacks

Jennifer Ferrero explores how the urban aerial firefighting and search and rescue landscapes were irreversibly changed by the terror attack in New York in 2001

Black Summer - European Wildfires

With Europe experiencing vast destruction of land, and disruption to life, AirMed&Rescue considers if Europe was ready, and with climate change increasing, what can we learn?

FAA approvals bring growth for Helitak

The latest approvals and certifications from the US Federal Aviation Administration have resulted in Helitak increasing their reach in the aerial firefighting market

Drone Amplified drone equipped with Ignis chemical spheres

Prescribed burns to prevent wildfires in the US

Drone Amplified uses drones and fire-starting ‘dragon eggs’ to avoid extreme fires

Roadfour opens branch at Ostend–Bruges Airport North Sea Aviation Centre (NSAC)

Firefighting aircraft developer will develop the ‘SEAGLE’ at the centre

Billings Flying Service announces new President

Nick Nenadovic to work alongside the Blain family and develop a leadership team

New South Wales Rural Fire Service unveils new helicopter

The RFS has the largest aerial firefighting fleet in Australia

HEMS/SAR

Taking stroke detection into the skies

Ground-breaking new airborne lightweight CT scanners are under competitive development by the Australian Stroke Alliance. Jonathan Falconer reports on how the idea of taking diagnosis and treatment to the patient…

Ready for Dispatch – Part Two: SAR considerations and algorithms

In the final part of the series, Kate McLaughlin considers how algorithms have refined the dispatch process, and looks at what challenges SAR dispatch teams face when sending help

Case Study: Pediatric transfers via air ambulance

Daniel Abbott Specialist Flight Nurse at Gama Aviation shares his recent experience and undertaking a pediatric transfer

Innovation through necessity in US helicopter SAR

Barry Smith talks to US organizations on how armed forces support and expert volunteers are among the solutions to severely limited SAR funding in the US

HEMS/SAR Insights

NYPD detective injured during demonstration

A detective of the New York Police Department (NYPD) was injured after falling from a helicopter during a demonstration at an NYPD Hostage Negotiation Team conference

Italy receives final NH90

The final NH90 multirole helicopter from an order of 60 aircraft was delivered to the Italian Army on 25 November

Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III helicopter squadron commissioned for Indian Coast Guard

Their helicopters will be used for maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue operations

Air Zermatt and Air-Glaciers selected for air rescue operations in Valais, Switzerland

The decision was made by the Valais Cantonal Rescue Organization (KWRO)

Avionics

European Commission published its Drone Strategy 2.0

The framework is meant to ensure that drones are widely used and regulated by 2030

Airbus partners with CERN on superconducting technology project

The aim of the project is to find out how superconductivity can help with the decarbonization of future aircraft systems

Nigerian Police Forces equipped with tethered UAVs from Elistair

The drones will be used for homeland security, anti-crime and anti-terrorism missions

Maintenance, repair and overhaul – facing the new reality

AirMed&Rescue considers how the maintenance, repair and overhaul market is responding to challenges in production lines, staff expertise and ongoing delays to part delivery schedules

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Medics

Multi-patient air medical transfers - best practice and protocols

TASC 24-hour Ambulance Staff Crisis Phoneline

UK’s TASC launches ambulance staff crisis hotline

The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC) said that the dedicated service will help support UK ambulance workers experiencing suicidal thoughts

Technimount’s Xtension Pro Assistant – LP wins 2022 EMS World Innovation Award

The solution allows multiple medical devices to be carried during air critical care transport

On course for neonatal knowledge

Dr Carlo Bellini is a pioneering figure in the Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS) – and his latest educational initiative will help inspire those with similar ambitions

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Pilots

Keeping a clear head

As President of AT Phillips and co-inventor of the ATS Device, Tyson Phillips is perfectly placed to understand the seriousness of Spatial Disorientation

The Bell Training Academy (BTA), in Fort Worth, Texas

Bell Training Academy completes more than 230,000 flight training hours

Over 130,000 pilots have completed pilot or technical training at the BTA

Entrol H39 FNPT II MCC simulator based on the AW139

Entrol install first AW139 simulator in Turkmenistan

The AW139 simulator will be based at Turkmenistan Airlines’ premises

First Airbus H125 Training Device established in Germany

Germany is the third country to receive a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) qualified Airbus H125 FTD Level 3 at Meravo Helicopters. Developed and built by VRM Switzerland, the…

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