Operational news updates
Game Aerospace GB2 completes successful first flight
The GB2 is a purpose-built aircraft developed in the USA for aerial firefighting with a payload of 1,200gal
5 Oct 2026
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Jon Adams
US university expands rotor-wing training with Cabri G2 simulator
The installation will broaden the Iowa university’s use of simulation for practicing complex procedures, managing abnormal scenarios, and maintaining training continuity beyond the aircraft
5 Oct 2026
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Chloe Fox
Six presumed dead after Latitude Air Ambulance G100 lost off US coast
The four-person medical flight crew, a patient, and family escort aboard Heartbeat 104 are presumed to have died
5 Oct 2026
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Editorial Team
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
2 Oct 2026
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Siân Yates
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Latest Issue
October 2026
Issue
The latest edition of AirMed&Rescue is packed full of content to keep you occupied in October. We have features on the challenges that swiftwater presents when trying to rescue someone; how sensor technology is affecting and improving aerial firefighting missions; why operators choose to have a varied fleet of aircraft to perform special missions; and what can be done to improve the accessibility and awareness of mental health assistance programs for safer and sustainable working conditions.
Saving lives in swiftwater scenarios
Worldwide training in swiftwater rescue is a deep well of knowledge regarding safety, environmental conditions, equipment, and risk, reports Jennifer Ferrero
1 Oct 2026
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Jennifer Ferrero
Fire intelligence aircraft: eyes in the sky that never blink
Barry D Smith explores how the aerial firefighting sector is adapting its processes to incorporate better sensor technology and increase the value gained from the data available
1 Oct 2026
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Barry D Smith
Mental wellbeing and care for special missions crews
Continual high-stress, time-critical environments where decisions can be a matter of life or death can result in psychological harm, either as a result of a single mission outcome or as...
1 Oct 2026
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Editorial Team
Mixing bowl
Some operators have mission requirements that demand a mix of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft in their fleet. Ian Harbison learns how differing operations affect equipment choice
1 Oct 2026
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Ian Harbison
Interview: High-performance HEMS
Bill Long, Aviation Director for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, tells Mandy Langfield about the challenges facing the UK charity and the priorities and goals of the organization going forward
1 Oct 2026
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Mandy Langfield
Industry voices: Bridging the distance: Why South Africa needs the Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine
Dr Neville Vlok, Specialist Emergency Physician, and Kaleb Lachenicht, Emergency Care Practitioner, detail the complexity of retrieval medicine and the subsequent value of a qualification that demonstrates clinical competence and...
1 Oct 2026
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Dr Neville Vlok
& Kaleb Lachenicht
Industry voice: When wearable tech knows more than your roster
W Sander Starreveld, Principal of SIG Aviation, highlights the key indicators, monitors, and outcomes associated with fatigue risk in airborne medical, SAR, and special missions
1 Oct 2026
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W Sander Starreveld
Gallery: HEMS in Piedmont: training and qualification of new doctors and nurses
Dino Marcellino reports on and photographs the training of a new tranche of doctors and nurses for the Piedmont Regional Helicopter Rescue Service
1 Oct 2026
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Dino Marcellino
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HEMS/SAR
Three killed after REACH H135 crashes off California’s Catalina Island
A REACH Air Medical Services Airbus H135 crashed off Catalina Island, California, killing two crewmembers and a patient and prompting a major overnight search and rescue operation
5 Oct 2026
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Chloe Fox
UK HEMS charity responds to 557 incidents during busy summer period
The Great North Air Ambulance Service is seeking to strengthen the resilience of its airborne operations with a third Airbus H145 D2, as demand for its critical care teams remains...
2 Oct 2026
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Mandy Langfield
New H125 joins McDermott Aviation’s Sunshine Coast fleet
A factory-new Airbus H125 has joined the Australian operator’s Queensland-based fleet, with commonality to its AS355 F1s supporting maintenance and operational integration
1 Oct 2026
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Chloe Fox
Philippine Air Force accepts second batch of two Bell 412EPX helicopters
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) continues its modernization efforts with the formal acceptance of two more Bell 412EPX aircraft under the PAF’s Additional Utility Helicopter Project
25 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
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Emergency Services
Game Aerospace GB2 completes successful first flight
The GB2 is a purpose-built aircraft developed in the USA for aerial firefighting with a payload of 1,200gal
5 Oct 2026
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Jon Adams
Six presumed dead after Latitude Air Ambulance G100 lost off US coast
The four-person medical flight crew, a patient, and family escort aboard Heartbeat 104 are presumed to have died
5 Oct 2026
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Editorial Team
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
2 Oct 2026
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Siân Yates
Mexico expands C-130J Super Hercules fleet with second aircraft
Mexico doubles its response capability with a stretched variant of the Super Hercules for tactical airlift operations and humanitarian aid
30 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Trending Articles
Avionics and Technology
Coulson Aviation moves forward with EmberWorks, its dedicated innovation division
The division connects operational experience with the development and testing of new wildfire and emergency-response technologies, including ORBIT and CFR HALO
28 Sep 2026
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Editorial Team
The CAURUS-Sensor successfully masters first wildfire fighting mission in Norway
The CAURUS Technologies sensor has been deployed for tests in five countries, completing its first real firefighting mission in Norway
24 Sep 2026
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Editorial Team
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
7 Sep 2026
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Siân Yates
ASU’s E3 PANO receives FAA approval
ASU’s Lightweight E3 PANO NVG system has secured FAA approval for integration into qualified civil helicopter operations, including air medical, search and rescue, and public safety missions
28 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Simulation and Training
US university expands rotor-wing training with Cabri G2 simulator
The installation will broaden the Iowa university’s use of simulation for practicing complex procedures, managing abnormal scenarios, and maintaining training continuity beyond the aircraft
5 Oct 2026
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Chloe Fox
DRF Luftrettung receives approval for hoistAR simulator
The German Federal Aviation Office has approved DRF Luftrettung’s hoistAR simulator, making it the first air rescue operator in Europe with a training syllabus for winch operations to receive approval...
10 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
AXIS broadens training capabilities with expansion into helicopter simulation
The Austrian simulation company is increasing its offering from its commercial and business fixed-wing aviation aircraft simulators after identifying the rotary-wing sector as a valuable and important market
8 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Kawasaki to bring H145 multi-pilot VR training to Asia Pacific
Loft Dynamics’ H145 multi-crew VR simulator in Gifu, Japan, will expand training options for mission-critical operators across the Asia-Pacific region
2 Sep 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Drones
Elroy Air completes the first uncrewed autonomous flights under US DOT and FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
The autonomous heavy-cargo drone developer completed the first authorized autonomous and uncrewed flights in Houma, Louisiana, USA
16 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Nepalese rescue efforts bolstered by use of drones
Rescue operations continue in the aftermath of the Bhote Koshi River floods. The Nepali Army is using drones to distribute supplies, and search for missing people
11 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Dutch medical drone trial extended after 800 BVLOS flights
The year-long program tested medical deliveries in shared airspace, including environments used by trauma helicopters and other aviation operators
26 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
Hyde County deploys eVTOL aircraft for emergency medical response
A flight-trained paramedic used a Pivotal eVTOL to reach 911 patients and begin advanced life support ahead of ground ambulances in rural North Carolina
20 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
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Industry Moves
CareFlight appoints Peter Broschofsky as new Chief Executive Officer
Broschofsky has taken over the role of CEO of Australia’s CareFlight from Mick Frewen, who held the position for eight years
18 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Court appoints supervisory trustee to Red Star Aviation
The Turkish air ambulance operator will remain under its existing management, with court-appointed oversight of major decisions and financial transactions
17 Sep 2026
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Editorial Team
Stefano Villanti appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters
Villanti brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Leonardo Helicopters for the past 10 years, including leading sales, marketing, and contracts for over the...
9 Sep 2026
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Editorial Team
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
4 Sep 2026
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Siân Yates
