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STARS unveils new helicopter for Grand Prairie base

Canadian non-profit air ambulance provider STARS unveiled a new Airbus H145 helicopter on Wednesday 25 May, which will operate from its base in Grand Prairie, Alberta

Airbus to test new hydrogen technologies for its ZEROe aircraft

Airbus has launched a Zero Emission Development Center (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies in the UK

Life Flight Network establishes new base in Salem, Oregon

US-based air medical transport service Life Flight Network has announced that it has established a new 24-hour base in Salem, Oregon, which will serve the Willamette Valley and surrounding areas

Subaru completes maiden flight of first UH-2 for Japanese military

The Subaru Corporation, Japan, has completed the maiden flight of a new UH-2 multi-role helicopter for delivery to the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)

Western Australia to acquire new emergency aircraft

The government of Western Australia has announced that it will acquire three new Leonardo AW139s worth A$26.7 million (US$18.9 million) to expand the operational capacity of its emergency rescue helicopter…

Virginia State Police aircraft suffers laser attack

A Virginia State Police aircraft suffered a laser attack while participating in a search operation near the town of Crewe on Monday 16 May

Maui Fire Department unveils new helicopter

Hawaii’s Maui Fire Department (MFD) has unveiled its new firefighting helicopter, a Eurocopter BK 117 known as ‘Iolani’, which will enter regular service from 1 July

Wales Air Ambulance forced to cancel competition due to scammers

Wales Air Ambulance (WAA) has been forced to cancel a competition to win a VIP visit to its base, after scammers set up fake social media pages to exploit competition…

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NEW ISSUE!

Dynamic hoisting – what, when, how?

What are the real differences between a dynamic and static hoist, and are there any particular benefits to the dynamic approach? Mario Pierobon and Mandy Langfield spoke to the experts…

The importance of wireless intercom systems

Barry D. Smith discusses the latest developments in wireless intercom systems that are enhancing crew communication and coordination

Pre-hospital ECMO enters Dutch HEMS

A study currently underway in the Netherlands will ultimately deliver nationwide coverage of extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment onboard emergency medical helicopters

MAY 2022 ISSUE

Airmed&Rescue speaks to Rafael Selma Beltrán

Interview: Rafael Selma Beltrán, Titan Aerial Firefighting

Mandy Langfield spoke to Rafael Selma Beltrán of Titan Aerial Firefighting in Spain to discover more about the company’s development, the need for governments to increase funding for aerial fire…

Airmed&Rescue speaks to Dr Stephan Klose

Interview: Stephan Klose, AMTRAS

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Dr Stephan Klose, Medical Director at AMTRAS – Air Medical Transport Solutions – about his involvement with international medical transport

Airmed&Rescue speaks to Dr Julian Wijesuriya

Interview: Dr Julian Wijesuriya, KSSAA

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Dr Julian Wijesuriya, KSS Doctor and UCLH Consultant Anaesthetist, about the new interactive online training course for airway management

What exactly does ‘critical care’ mean in a medical transport setting?

Eileen Frazer, Executive Director of the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), shared the latest changes the organization is making to its standards, which define exactly what ‘critical…

Three Little Pigs – or, how hard work and dedication pay off

In the third of four features, aeromedical pilot Mike Biasatti stresses the importance of being the master of the airframe you’re piloting, while demanding of yourself an expert grasp…

Provider Profile: RAC Rescue Helicopter

Terry Shehan, Superintendent for Aviation Services for Western Australia’s Department of Fire and Emergency Services, talks to Oliver Cuenca about the state’s flagship air rescue service, RAC Rescue Helicopter, the…

Provider Profile: RAC Rescue Helicopter

HEMS operations in adverse weather conditions

The No 1 rule of aeromedical helicopter operations is that all crew go home at the end of the shift. In the first of four features, Aeromedical Pilot Mike Biasatti…

Dynamic hoisting – what, when, how?

What are the real differences between a dynamic and static hoist, and are there any particular benefits to the dynamic approach? Mario Pierobon and Mandy Langfield spoke to the experts…

Flexible Response: RCAF conducts record-breaking SAR mission

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron recently broke all previous records for the number of people the AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue helicopter fleet…

Expecting the best from the industry

Erickson discusses the importance of maintaining high quality standards across the spectrum of aircraft production

Rising to the challenge of more frequent wildfires

Amy Gallagher reports on how aerial firefighters are rising to the challenge of increased wildland fires in the US by the introduction of innovative solutions and transforming military-grade aircraft into…

ADS-B and traffic awareness in aerial firefighting operations

Our lives are often consumed with so many events that we forget the small things or put them aside. Operational safety can also fall into the same trap: we become…

Maui Fire Department unveils new helicopter

Hawaii’s Maui Fire Department (MFD) has unveiled its new firefighting helicopter, a Eurocopter BK 117 known as ‘Iolani’, which will enter regular service from 1 July

Helitak receives FAA approval for eight new aircraft models

The new additions bring the number of models certified for use with the FT4500 fire suppression tank to 18, with more models planned for approval in future

Coulson Aviation sells Fireliner to Argentinean province

Argentina’s province of Santiago del Estero has acquired a Boeing 737 Fireliner airtanker from Coulson Aviation USA, to be stationed in Las Termas De Rio Hondo

UAE approves drones for firefighting support

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has granted approval for the use of 180 drones by firefighters in Dubai

HEMS/SAR

Scale the heights: first changes to EU mountain HEMS

Mario Pierobon details the first changes to EASA mountain HEMS regulations since European aviation safety standards were published in 2012

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

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

HEMS/SAR Insights

STARS unveils new helicopter for Grand Prairie base

Canadian non-profit air ambulance provider STARS unveiled a new Airbus H145 helicopter on Wednesday 25 May, which will operate from its base in Grand Prairie, Alberta

Life Flight Network establishes new base in Salem, Oregon

US-based air medical transport service Life Flight Network has announced that it has established a new 24-hour base in Salem, Oregon, which will serve the Willamette Valley and surrounding areas

Western Australia to acquire new emergency aircraft

Wales Air Ambulance forced to cancel competition due to scammers

Wales Air Ambulance (WAA) has been forced to cancel a competition to win a VIP visit to its base, after scammers set up fake social media pages to exploit competition…

Avionics

Airbus to test new hydrogen technologies for its ZEROe aircraft

Airbus has launched a Zero Emission Development Center (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies in the UK

Subaru completes maiden flight of first UH-2 for Japanese military

The Subaru Corporation, Japan, has completed the maiden flight of a new UH-2 multi-role helicopter for delivery to the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)

Leonardo opens MRO facility in Paris

Aircraft manufacturer Leonardo has announced the opening of a new helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center at Paris Le Bourget Airport

First H125 Virtual Reality Flight Training Device Level 3 qualified

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), VRM Switzerland and Airbus Helicopters have qualified an Airbus Helicopters H125 flight training device (FTD) Level 3 with Virtual Reality (VR) technology at…

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Medics

Stopping the bleed – what difference is it making to patient mortality?

Treatment for trauma patients is constantly evolving, with blood products, tranexamic acid, and modern tourniquets becoming more popular with HEMS operators in both military and civilian settings. Jane Collingwood explores…

BCEN Critical Care Transport Nurse Award winners announced

Five board-certified registered nurses (RNs) were honored for clinical excellence, professionalism and advocacy

UK medical charities team up to provide training videos for Ukraine war injuries

A series of training videos have been released today by a coalition of UK medical charities and senior trauma doctors to help civilians save lives in the war in Ukraine

Managing bariatric patients onboard air ambulances

Dr Joetey Attariwala looks at the challenges air ambulance providers face in safely transporting bariatric patients, and how better mission planning means better patient care

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Pilots

Virginia State Police aircraft suffers laser attack

A Virginia State Police aircraft suffered a laser attack while participating in a search operation near the town of Crewe on Monday 16 May

Bristow reopens UK offshore pilot cadet program

Bristow Group has launched the third year of its UK offshore helicopter pilot cadet program in partnership with Helicentre Aviation, which aims to attract a new generation of aviators to…

ICARUS to change how Army pilots train for weather

ICARUS Devices’ Smart View Limiting Device has been granted an Air Worthiness Release (AWR) by the US Army

End of an era for Canada’s CC-115 Buffalo

On 15 January 2022, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) conducted its final operational flights of the last two remaining de Havilland Canada CC-115 Buffalo (DHC-5A) fixed-wing search and rescue…

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