The January / February 2020 issue is out now!

Dogs in SAR roles

Mandy Langfield spoke to organisations in Scotland, Canada and the US about how teams are deploying their furry friends with all the best SAR skills

Firefighting drone technology

Amy Gallagher explains how firefighting drone technology designed to protect people and property is developing; but without financial backing from the government, implementation continues to be a challenge

Helicopter shopping Part II – PROVIDERS

In the second of our series of articles on the topic, James Paul Wallis spoke to air medical operators in the US about how they view the issue of helicopter…

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News

Growing demand for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

The UK-based lifesaving charity undertook 1,233 missions in 2019, representing an increase of 12 per cent on the previous year

Innovative HEMS drill performed in India

India-based air ambulance service ICATT recently conducted a first-of-its-kind live HEMS drill

Celebrating the DRF Group

Last year, the air rescue organisation carried out a total of 40,738 missions, providing rapid medical assistance to tens of thousands of people

Introducing one of the world's smallest turbine-driven ventilators

The device has just been launched by WEINMANN Emergency

Dogs in SAR roles

Mandy Langfield spoke to organisations in Scotland, Canada and the US about how teams are deploying their furry friends with all the best SAR skills

Firefighting drone technology

Helicopter shopping Part II – PROVIDERS

In the second of our series of articles on the topic, James Paul Wallis spoke to air medical operators in the US about how they view the issue of helicopter…

Conference review: Southeast Asia Clinical Considerations in Aeromedical Transport

The 3rd Clinical Considerations in Aeromedical Transport (CCAT) training course, produced by CCAT Aeromedical Training of the UK and organised by Asian Assistance, took place at Rangsit University in Bangkok.…

Crew resource management in SAR and HEMS operations

Alex Pollitt considers the issue of the exact roles and responsibilities held by helicopter technical crew, asking, if you’re not flight crew, what are you?

Photo of crew - left to right, Mike Sayler (pilot), Brent Tracy (paramedic), Becky Tissue (registered nurse).

Interview – Brent Tracy, Flight Paramedic at MedX AirOne

Brent Tracy spoke to AirMed&Rescue about receiving the Tim Hynes Foundation’s Scholarship award to the Safety Management Training Academy (SMTA), and discussed the challenges and rewards of life as a…

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Provider Profile – Royal Flying Doctor Service

AirMed&Rescue shines the spotlight on the Royal Flying Doctor Service – the legendary Australian health charity that has been operating for over nine decades.

Provider Profile: Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) about the unique challenges they face on a daily basis, providing the population with access to emergency air medical transport services

Provider Profile Med-Trans Corporation

As a member of the US-based Global Medical Response family of companies, national medical transport provider Med-Trans Corporation is focused on establishing professional relationships with leading health systems, medical centres…

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Provider Profile: Arizona Department of Public Safety

Terry Miyauchi, Aviation Commander at the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS), provides a window into the Aviation Bureau’s inner workings

US Department of Defense selects TH-73A helicopters from Leonardo

Leonardo, through AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp., has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at US$176,472,608 for the production and delivery of 32 TH-73A helicopters, initial spares, support and dedicated equipment, and…

MRO Insider to launch aircraft maintenance services app

‘Ping’ works for AOG, detailing, parts, and equipment providers, based on live locations

REVA announces fleet expansion with Learjet 45XRs

Florida-based international air ambulance provider REVA Inc. has taken delivery of three Learjet 45XR aircraft, expanding the company’s fleet of dedicated medical jets.

50 C130J Super Hercules for US

Lockheed Martin is set to deliver 50 C-130J Super Hercules to the US government through a C-130J Multiyear III award, which was finalised by the US government late last year.

HEMS/SAR

Growing demand for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

The UK-based lifesaving charity undertook 1,233 missions in 2019, representing an increase of 12 per cent on the previous year

Innovative HEMS drill performed in India

India-based air ambulance service ICATT recently conducted a first-of-its-kind live HEMS drill

Celebrating the DRF Group

Last year, the air rescue organisation carried out a total of 40,738 missions, providing rapid medical assistance to tens of thousands of people

Dogs in SAR roles

Mandy Langfield spoke to organisations in Scotland, Canada and the US about how teams are deploying their furry friends with all the best SAR skills

Medics

Introducing one of the world's smallest turbine-driven ventilators

The device has just been launched by WEINMANN Emergency

New kit bags for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in the UK has unveiled new medical equipment kit bags, funded by the HELP Appeal, which are proving to aid clinicians on scene

First USAF members complete Sentinel Program

The goal of the Sentinel Program, a growing initiative within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), is to use wingmanship and tactical-level supervisors as mental health advocates.

IBSC marks 20 years of specialty certification

The International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) has celebrated the fact that for the last 20 years, it has offered specialty certification to medical professionals involved in transport medicine.

Pilots

HAI names James A. Viola as President and CEO

Helicopter Association International (HAI) has announced that James A. Viola is the organization’s new president and CEO, with effect from 16 January.

Black hawk helicopter crash kills eight in Taiwan

A helicopter crash in northern Thailand has claimed the lives of eight people, including Taiwan military’s Chief of General Staff Gen. Shen Yi-ming

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New training base for Europe in 2020

Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) and the Academy of Germany’s HEMS operator DRF Luftrettung have announced the introduction of a new pilot and technical crew training programme

Heli Austria selects Helitak tank for Super Puma

Heli Austria has chosen Australian company Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment to complete the contract to design and manufacture an underbelly aerial fire suppression tank for its fleet of Super Puma…