With many years as a publishing and editing professional under his belt, former Senior Editor with AirMed&Rescue, Jonathan continues as a freelance contributor. He was previously the Senior Commissioning Editor, Aviation & Military Titles, for Haynes Publishing. A keen aviation and military enthusiast, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Getting the most from your helicopter engine

Special operations often fly in all conditions, so having an engine that is powerful enough to handle unusual loads, that can cope with hot or high altitudes, in gusts or…

Nose-to-tail modification

Jonathan Falconer investigates whether modifying existing aircraft is a better option than purchasing brand new, bespoke platforms direct from the OEMs with all the modifications and configurations as a package

Flying into danger: inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions

Avoidance and risk minimization technology continues its march to stamp out the risk to pilots who may find themselves in inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC). Jonathan Falconer investigates…

Primarily policing or multi-mission capability: the configurations of police aircraft

Jonathan Falconer reviews how police aviation worldwide is balancing the demands for multi-mission flexibility with operational considerations and budgetary constraints while using the best platforms for the job

New Zealand’s First Response Mechanisms

Jonathan Falconer reviews search and rescue and helicopter emergency medical services provision in the Pacific island nation

In the air tonight: aerial asset management in the cloud

Jonathan Falconer investigates how the cloud is changing aerial asset management like never before

Changing the perceptions of air ambulance operations

Funding and general awareness of the air ambulance sector varies widely around the world. How do services survive and what can the aeromedical industry do to increase popular understanding? Jonathan…

Automation in the cockpit

When it comes to automation in the cockpit that helps reduce a pilot’s workload, what really makes a difference from their perspective? What is lacking from civilian cockpits that military…