Combat search and rescue is adapting to stay relevant for today’s needs; medevac capabilities must develop to be faster and more robust to accommodate the modern requirements; drones are being used to deliver essential medical supplies and it won’t be long before full human transport recovery becomes the norm; based off the popular Black Hawks, the Firehawk is able to perform a in a variety of roles for the provision of firefighting services; and we have all of our regular content to keep you engaged with the industry experts and specialists in the special missions sector across the globe.

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Combat search and rescue: a changing theatre

David Pearl examines how combat search and rescue is evolving to keep ensure that the pledge of 'we'll always have your back' remains for the battlefields of tomorrow

The future of military medevac

Dr Joetey Attariwala examines the changing approaches to air medical evacuations, the new craft and technology, and the potential need for considerably more resources

Combat search and rescue by drone

Anything a crewed aircraft can do: Colonel Jayson A Altieri (Retired), US Army, presents a retrospective of 20 years of UAV CSAR integration

CAL FIRE Firehawks: A standardized approach to crawl, walk, run

As CAL FIRE pilots and crew are trained to use their new fleet of Firehawks, the Californian fire department has taken the opportunity to build on its aviation program. Lessons…

Interview: Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Doc’ Holladay (Retired), President of the Friends of Army Aviation

Jon Adams asks Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Doc’ Holladay (Retired) about his time as a pilot in Vietnam and the charitable outreach work he does with restored Hueys for veterans, their…

Interview: Lieutenant Nicholas M Litchfield, MH-65E Flight Instructor and Flight Examiner with the US Coast Guard

Lieutenant Nicholas M Litchfield talks to Jon Adams about his career with the US Coast Guard, from surfman training to rescue swimmer and then to pilot commander

Industry voice: Bridging the gap between healthcare and remote communities; air ambulance services in Africa

Air medical services provide a vital lifeline in Africa, but operating across its diverse terrain can present unique challenges. Careful planning and efficient teamwork are the solution, explains Brian Kimani…

Industry voice: Working together to bring down rotorcraft accident rates

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) research shows a significant reduction in accidents this past year but the group states that there’s still plenty of work to be done