Mario Pierobon is a safety management consultant and content producer. He writes extensively about aviation safety and has in-depth knowledge of the European aviation safety regulations on both fixed and rotary wing operations. His rotary wing expertise is concerned primarily with specialised operations and the operations requiring specific approval, such as HEMS, hoist operations and performance-based navigation.

Aerial firefighting technology and tactics

Aerial firefighting can take many forms – from surveillance drones, to huge water bomber jets and light utility helicopters equipped with buckets. Mario Pierobon takes an in-depth look at what…

Doing your safety duty in airborne special missions

How do airborne special missions providers manage and mitigate the risks to their crews? Mario Pierobon spoke to the experts to find out more

Technology is changing SAR missions

Mario Pierobon spoke to operators and innovators to discover how technological change is pushing forward the ability of rescuers to locate and retrieve missing personnel

Implementing Safety Management Systems in air medical operations

Mario Pierobon spoke to industry experts and air ambulance providers about the challenges of implementing safety management systems in air medical operations

Multi-person rescues

Mario Pierobon talks to industry providers to discuss the latest developments in multi-person rescue options

Solutions to enhance rear crew communication

During helicopter rescues, communication with and among rear crew members is critical to safe and effective operations. Mario Pierobon delves into the specific requirements and distinctive features of rear crew…

The effects of altitude on helicopter rescue crews

Mario Pierobon asks how helicopter rescue organisations can mitigate the effects of high altitude on their crews, and explains that there’s more to it than just height above sea level.

Drones - valuable asset or liability?

Drones are now in common use by airborne police forces, as they can provide significant benefits when used in support of search and rescue (SAR) missions. However, concerns exist as…