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USFS may continue to use aerial fire retardants, rules Federal Court

The ruling came after communities and landholders supported the USFS’s use of fire retardants

Teton County to buy new helicopter

Wyoming’s Teton County has successfully raised US$7.25 million to acquire a full-time rescue helicopter

KSS and Everdrone to implement drone response solution

Everdrone’s First on Scene Grid technology will enable rapid delivery of medical equipment to emergencies by drone

REACH to carry blood products on Elko flights

Packed red blood cells will be provided to patients suffering from severe blood loss

Montana imposes anti-drone law for wildfires

A new law in the US state of Montana will criminalise the use of unauthorized drones that disrupt wildfire fighting efforts

Entrol releases new mixed reality solution for its simulators

Mixed reality technologies offer a blend of virtual and real-world elements

Leonardo appoints new Asian distributor

Aerospace manufacturer Leonardo has appointed Helitech Asia as its distributor for the AW09 helicopter in southeast Asia

French government and Airbus test uncrewed helicopter

Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has tested the VSR700 uncrewed helicopter from a ship at sea

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May 2023 Edition

Simulator training for autorotations – then, now and when?

The benefits of simulation training for autorotations are explored by Mandy Langfield, as well as the new technology enabling more effective preparation for what is probably one of the worst…

The engineers keeping HEMS and SAR special missions flying

Behind the scenes, engineers keep SAR, HEMS and aerial firefighting aircraft in the air – Robin Gauldie talks to some of them about their inspiration and drivers

Neonatal transportation in the west of the USA

Amy Gallagher provides a comprehensive look at the clinical issues of neonatal transportation as shared by the experts: NICU transport nurses in the ‘Wild West’

Going big: Large and very large aerial firefighting airtankers

Operators of large and very large airtankers talk to Barry D Smith to discover the benefits and considerations of managing a fleet of these specialized fixed-wing aircraft

Interview: Tim de Jonge, Medical Manager for the Netherlands at Bristow

Tim de Jonge, winchman, technical crew instructor and paramedic, talks to Jon Adams about his varied international career and the knowledge, experience and training required for his work

Interview: Cameron Chell, CEO at Draganfly

Draganfly’s capabilities, services and future in a growing drone market were discussed by Cameron Chell with Jon Adams

Industry voice: Aerial firefighting with single engine airtankers (SEATs)

As the fire season extends and becomes more unpredictable, a rapid initial attack is needed to contain and control the spread before it becomes unmanageable – Air Tractor has a…

Industry voice: The Standard approach to MRO engineer recruitment

Recruitment and retention are important in any business, Jeff Osato explains the methods behind StandardAero’s processes for finding and keeping the best employees

Provider profile: Coulson Aviation Australia

Coulson Aviation Australia’s firefighting activities and training were discussed by Britt Coulson and Nathan Soster with Oliver Cuenca

Gallery: Avalanche training

Dino Marcellino photographs and reports on the avalanche training of the Soccorso Alpino Valdostano (Aosta Valley Mountain Rescue) in the Italian Alps

Government or contract? Aerial firefighting around the world

Robin Gauldie looks at the different approaches to short-term and respond-as-needed aerial firefighting contracts around the world

Drop it like it’s hot: buckets versus tanks

Buckets and tanks both have advantages when helicopter firefighting – but which has the edge? Barry Smith investigates

Data measurement in aerial firefighting

Can data collection and visualization save lives and property in firefighting? A story from the perspectives of those collecting and using the data

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April Interviews

Interview: Ephraim Nowak, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer at Rain

When it Rains, it pours: Jon Adams spoke to Ephraim Nowak about innovative aerial firefighting solutions, utilizing UAS and AI for quicker and safer operations

Interview: Stu Sprung, Chief of Flight Operations, Aviation Management Unit, CAL FIRE

Fighting fire in California: Jon Adams spoke with Stu Sprung about the CAL FIRE approach to tackling fires with one of the world’s largest dedicated aerial firefighting fleets

AirMedandRescue speaks to Gretchen Carrougher

Interview: Gretchen J Carrougher, Research Nurse Supervisor for the University of Washington (UW) Medicine Regional Burn Center

A team effort: Mandy Langfield talks to Gretchen J Carrougher, Research Nurse Supervisor and Chair of BCEN CBRN ECRC, about her career in burn nursing

A quest for knowledge: air medical evacuation high-level containment transport

Jocelyn Herstein, Claire Figi and Shawn Gibbs call for a global discussion and consensus regarding air medical evacuation high-level containment transport

Achieving international standards certification for aerial firefighting craft

Dan Carnelly talks to Jon Adams about the proposal to ICAO to introduce a new standard for airworthiness certification

The right resources at the right time: approaches for different wildfires across the globe

Jeff Berry, an aerial firefighter with Conair, talked to AirMed&Rescue about adapting to different wildfire environments across the globe

Provider Profile: Aero-Flite Aerial Firefighting

Oliver Cuenca spoke to Chris Niemann, General Manager at Aero-Flite about his company’s firefighting operations and plans to expand its fleet

Event review: HAI HELI-EXPO 2023

The world’s largest helicopter trade show returns this year, AirMed&Rescue reports on some of the latest and most compelling advances and announcements

Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference 2023

31st annual Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference to take place in Denver, Colorado

Airmedandrescue speaks to Peter Wheatley

Interview: Peter Wheatley, VP and General Manager, Helicopters, at StandardAero

Excellence as Standard: Jon Adams spoke with Peter Wheatley about his influences, experiences and working principles

AirMedandRescue speaks to Samuel Summermatter

Interview: Samuel Summermatter

Air rescue at its peak: Jon Adams spoke to Samuel Summermatter, Flight Operation Manager and Pilot at Air Zermatt in Switzerland, about mountain rescue operations in the Swiss Alps

Industry voice: Learning the lessons of hybrid teaching

Covid-19 has changed the face of education in aeromedical transport, as Dr Terry Martin – a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, and Director of CCAT Aeromedical Training –…

Going big: Large and very large aerial firefighting airtankers

Operators of large and very large airtankers talk to Barry D Smith to discover the benefits and considerations of managing a fleet of these specialized fixed-wing aircraft

Industry voice: Aerial firefighting with single engine airtankers (SEATs)

As the fire season extends and becomes more unpredictable, a rapid initial attack is needed to contain and control the spread before it becomes unmanageable – Air Tractor has a…

Provider profile: Coulson Aviation Australia

Coulson Aviation Australia’s firefighting activities and training were discussed by Britt Coulson and Nathan Soster with Oliver Cuenca

Teton County to buy new helicopter

Wyoming’s Teton County has successfully raised US$7.25 million to acquire a full-time rescue helicopter

KSS and Everdrone to implement drone response solution

Everdrone’s First on Scene Grid technology will enable rapid delivery of medical equipment to emergencies by drone

REACH to carry blood products on Elko flights

Packed red blood cells will be provided to patients suffering from severe blood loss

UW Med Flight opening new base in Janesville

This will be the third regional base in Wisconsin for UW Med Flight

Avionics

Increasing safety through situational awareness enhancement tools

How do FlySight’s products enhance situational awareness of pilots and thereby increase safety margins for emergency services operations like HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) and SAR (Search and Rescue)?

Putting the pilot first

Avionics upgrades are key to safer, more effective rescue missions, so AirMed&Rescue spoke to industry experts about the remarkable advancements in helicopter technology and what could be in the pipeline

Future pathways for SAR equipment and communications

International companies share perspectives on techniques and technology for air ambulance search and rescue, writes Jennifer Ferrero

Neonatal transportation in the west of the USA

Amy Gallagher provides a comprehensive look at the clinical issues of neonatal transportation as shared by the experts: NICU transport nurses in the ‘Wild West’

A quest for knowledge: air medical evacuation high-level containment transport

Jocelyn Herstein, Claire Figi and Shawn Gibbs call for a global discussion and consensus regarding air medical evacuation high-level containment transport

Interview: Gretchen J Carrougher, Research Nurse Supervisor for the University of Washington (UW) Medicine Regional Burn Center

A team effort: Mandy Langfield talks to Gretchen J Carrougher, Research Nurse Supervisor and Chair of BCEN CBRN ECRC, about her career in burn nursing

Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference 2023

31st annual Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference to take place in Denver, Colorado

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Pilots

South African-based Ultimate Aviation Group purchases Offshore Helicopter Services Ltd

CHC agrees to sell UK offshore operations

CHC Helicopter Group has agreed to the sale of Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHS UK) to the South African-based Ultimate Aviation Group

The training solution of the future for helicopter hoist operations

Martin Keil, CTO and Director of Business Development for Reiser Simulation & Training, spoke to AirMed&Rescue about plans for 2023 and the launch of hoistAR, a holistic helicopter hoist training…

Western Australia Police Dauphin decommissioned

The end of an era recently came at Police Air Wing with the decommissioning of helicopter Polair 62

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

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