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Flightlab tests engine back-up system (EBS)

Airbus begins flight tests with engine backup system

Tests with a 100 Kw electric motor aim to unlock a future hybridized propulsion system for light helicopters

Avalon partner with Gol and Grupo Comporte on eVTOL rideshare platform

Gol and Grupo commit to purchasing or leasing 250 eVTOL aircraft as the organizations commit to building a ridesharing platform in Brazil, albeit in 2024

Babcock approved for enhanced drone missions in Spain

Company is the only operator with permission to fly commercial UAVs beyond 25kg and line of fight

C&L Aviation construct warehouse for aircraft teardown projects

27,000 square foot warehouse located at C&L’s campus in Maine, US, and will store parts from 15 aircraft teardown projects

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Let's talk new technology and aircraft adaptations in aerial firefighting

AirMed&Rescue has teamed up with Erickson, world-renowned experts in the aerial firefighting sector, to host a discussion on the latest technology changing how we fight fires from the air.

Watch now: Aerial Firefighting Roundtable on innovation in the global fight against wildfire

AirMed&Rescue plays host to Jeff Baxter from Erickson Inc., Brett L'Esperance of Dauntless Air, and Brian Collins of Intterra, for an in-depth discussion on innovation and excellence in aerial firefighting

Robinson Helicopters Crash Resistant Fuel Bladder © Karen Mahany

Helicopter crash survivability in focus: Part 1

The Frisco Three confront the US rotor sector's crashworthiness regulations; a perilous balance of carrot and stick, with mandates, voluntary compliance, and tax incentives ways varied approaches to make helicopters…

Testing times: certification and the aviation revolution

New technologies and innovative materials mean aviation construction is undergoing a quiet revolution not seen since the dawn of the jet age. Robin Gauldie discusses the new challenges for certification…

Pilot safety – the cockpit equipment keeping you safe

The equipment with which pilots work nowadays reduces workload and increases safety. But which have made the most difference to HEMS operations? Mike Biasatti outlines some of the most significant…

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AirMed&Rescue - August/September Out Now

AirMed&Rescue August/September 2021 issue out now

The August/September issue focuses on aircraft safety, spanning the importance of testing and technological advancements to whether certification and regulatory developments remain fit for safeguarding pilots and crews

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

Developing a model for LOSA within aeromedical evacuation care operations

Kathleen Flarity presents the joint US Air Force and Synensys team’s observations and outcomes of a line operations safety audit (LOSA) during live Air Force aeromedical evacuation operations to recognize…

Interview: Dr Mike Christian of London’s Air Ambulance Charity on their digital transformation

Mandy Langfield spoke with Dr Mike Christian, Research & Clinical Effectiveness Lead and HEMS doctor at London’s Air Ambulance Charity, on the transition from paper to digital systems and their…

Better together: how Babcock & Ambulance Victoria are keeping patients safe

Babcock Australasia’s Darren Moncrieff and Alex Tooms, Managing Director of Aviation and Critical Services and Pilot respectively, and Michaela Malcolm, MICA Flight Paramedic at Ambulance Victoria, outline their collaborative approach…

Case Study: urgent air medical transport of electrical burns patient between Cyprus and Greece

Dr Ioannis Mamidakis, Medical Director of Gamma Air Medical, discusses an emergency air medical transport between Cyprus and Greece following an accident at an electrical substation

Interview: Kevin Kissner, Virginia State Police

Mandy Langfield spoke to Kevin A. Kissner of the Virginia State Police about standardizing hoist operations in the aviation unit, and his recent distinction of being named as an award…

Interview: Tab Burnett, pilot for the Alaska Department of Public Safety

Mandy Langfield spoke to Tab Burnett, pilot for Alaska’s Department of Public Safety (DPS), about the unique challenges he faces flying in some of the most severe weather the northern…

Interview: John Hoad, Co-Founder of CareFlight

Jackie Annett spoke to Co-Founder of CareFlight, John Hoad, about his 35-year career as a pilot and the special skills needed to be a HEM pilot in Australia

Modernising the critical communications infrastructure

Public safety systems of today need technology that facilitates cooperation between multiple parties. Chelton looks at the next generation of comms technology – 4G LTE – which enables high-speed data…

Proactive protection in patient transportation

ISOVAC shared an update into its activities in the patient isolation unit marketplace, which has served to underline the importance of proactive preparedness by governments and healthcare service providers around…

Bucher interiors lighten the load for air rescue operators

Bucher's Rolf Kraus shares his insights on equipping police aviation units with modular interiors to increase mission capabilities

Taking wildfires personally

Brittany (Wise) Black, Senior Vice President of Sales, Business Development and Marketing for Erickson Incorporated, shares stories from individuals who have been directly impacted by wildfires

Retired pilot Byron Edgington on the joy of flying single pilot

Byron Edgington, a retired military and commercial helicopter pilot, shares an excerpt from his book, PostFlight: An Old Pilot’s Logbook, in which he addresses the benefits and perils of choosing…

Provider Profile: European Air Ambulance

European Air Ambulance (EAA) has been around for 15 years, transporting patients worldwide for several assistance providers, companies and governments. Patrick Schomaker recounts how the service came to be what…

Industry Voice: True HEMS Crew Integration in Norway

Norwegian Air Ambulance (NLA)'s Dr Per Bredmose, HEMS technical crewmember (HTCM) Thomas Dahle, and pilot Andreas Hjert share insights into HEMS operations in Norway with Mandy Langfield

Black Hawk training – how does the US military prepare its pilots?

In the US Army, pilot instructors are training Black Hawk pilots to become leaders and business owners, as Amy Gallagher found out

Giving old aircraft a new lease of life as aerial firefighters

Mandy Langfield explores the breadth of avionic upgrades in use by aerial firefighting operators around the world. From air tanker upgrades to water cannons, each aircraft modification has proven to…

A vocation as a US Air Force PJ

Mandy Langfield spoke to Chief Master Sgt Travis Shaw of the US Air Force about his role as Pararescue Functional Manager at Headquarters US Air Forces in Europe and Air…

Taking wildfires personally

Brittany (Wise) Black, Senior Vice President of Sales, Business Development and Marketing for Erickson Incorporated, shares stories from individuals who have been directly impacted by wildfires

Giving old aircraft a new lease of life as aerial firefighters

Let's talk new technology and aircraft adaptations in aerial firefighting

AirMed&Rescue has teamed up with Erickson, world-renowned experts in the aerial firefighting sector, to host a discussion on the latest technology changing how we fight fires from the air.

Air ambulance nearly collides with drone in Scotland

A Scottish air ambulance has encountered a near miss with a drone when returning from a hospital drop-off on 17 April

UK Navy tests drones in man overboard trials

The UK’s Royal Navy is testing drones to help rescue sailors who fall overboard

New air ambulance helicopter at GNAAS has completed 55 missions

The new Pride of Cumbria II aircraft at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) in the UK has already completed 55 missions

Avionics

Airbus begins flight tests with engine backup system

Tests with a 100 Kw electric motor aim to unlock a future hybridized propulsion system for light helicopters

Avalon partner with Gol and Grupo Comporte on eVTOL rideshare platform

Gol and Grupo commit to purchasing or leasing 250 eVTOL aircraft as the organizations commit to building a ridesharing platform in Brazil, albeit in 2024

Babcock approved for enhanced drone missions in Spain

Company is the only operator with permission to fly commercial UAVs beyond 25kg and line of fight

C&L Aviation construct warehouse for aircraft teardown projects

27,000 square foot warehouse located at C&L’s campus in Maine, US, and will store parts from 15 aircraft teardown projects

Medics

New BCEN exam form and score for flight nurses

Separate exam content outlines have been introduced for BCEN’s Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) and Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) certification programs for the first time

Interview: Dr Mike Christian of London’s Air Ambulance Charity on their digital transformation

Mandy Langfield spoke with Dr Mike Christian, Research & Clinical Effectiveness Lead and HEMS doctor at London’s Air Ambulance Charity, on the transition from paper to digital systems and their…

The 3rd Operational Med Pre Event Review

Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated military medical event of the year; The 3rd Annual Operational Medicine Symposium

Emergency nurse receives BCEN award

The US Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) has recognized an emergency nurse for her excellence and advocacy with its 2021 Distinguished CEN Award

Pilots

Police drone hits aircraft in Toronto

A Canadian Flyers International Cessna 172N, on a flight to Toronto, was struck by a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) while landing

HEMS helicopter hit by bird

A Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) helicopter on return from a mission in the UK was hit by a bird on the left windshield, striking the technical crew member (TCM)…

UK text-based crisis service launched for pilots

Pilots in need of mental health support can text WePilots to 85258

German military helicopters help evacuation effort

Bundeswehr sends two Airbus H145M to support evacuation efforts in Kabul

Provider Profile: HEMS ops in Sicily

Peter Ten Berg reports on the fleet of helicopters that support primary and secondary medical transfer missions on the Italian island

Provider profile: RACQ CQ Rescue

RACQ CQ Rescue is a community-funded rescue helicopter with aeromedical and search and rescue capabilities based in Mackay. It is the lifeline of rural and remote communities across Central and…

Provider Profile: AirCARE1

Critical care flight nurse Denise Waye envisioned an aeromedical company that would incorporate holistic approaches and put the patient first. Now, 16 years later, AirCARE1 is continuously growing