Siân Yates

Siân Yates is News Editor at Voyageur Group and Editor of International Hospitals & Healthcare (IH&H). She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism, and has written across healthcare, travel, food and beverage, science and technology, and environmental topics. Her passion lies in magazine creation and editorial management.

Colorado tests precision-guided aerial wildfire suppression system

Colorado tests precision-guided aerial wildfire suppression system

GPS-guided water-delivery units are being evaluated for initial wildfire attack in conditions that can restrict conventional aerial firefighting operations

New York Army National Guard trains Black Hawk crews for aerial firefighting

New York Army National Guard trains Black Hawk crews for aerial firefighting

UH-60M crews practiced water-bucket operations alongside Forest Rangers as part of refresher training for aerial wildfire response

Two AirLink air ambulance aircraft grounded following AFAC inspection

Two AirLink air ambulance aircraft grounded following AFAC inspection

AirLink says its remaining aircraft continue operating after Mexican aviation authorities temporarily grounded two jets and suspended its maintenance workshop

Proon-Tech and ELSA Industry partner on UAV technology for wildfire response

Proon-Tech and ELSA Industry partner on UAV technology for wildfire response

The companies plan to combine aerospace engineering, UAV capabilities, and biotechnology to develop aerial systems for wildfire and emergency operations

Climbers gathering on Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji climbers to face helicopter rescue charges

New measures will increase the financial consequences for travelers requiring emergency assistance while climbing outside Mount Fuji’s official season

Ornge moves AW139 and PC-12 maintenance operations to paperless system

Ornge moves AW139 and PC-12 maintenance operations to paperless system

The air ambulance operator has introduced digital maintenance workflows across its bases as it targets faster aircraft turnaround and greater fleet visibility

Esther Zermatten appointed CEO of Air-Glaciers

Esther Zermatten appointed CEO of Air-Glaciers

The Swiss helicopter operator will change leadership in December as Bernard Vogel prepares to retire following six years at the company’s helm

Jonathan Britton named President of Helicopter Institute

Jonathan Britton named President of Helicopter Institute

The former US Army aviation commander will oversee growth across military, government, public safety, and commercial helicopter training programs