Issue 138 | June 2023

Airmedandrescue June 2023

We find out about attracting the best staff; what is being done to improve sustainability; how tiltrotors compare with conventional aircraft; how rescue services approach sudden and extreme flooding; and the challenges facing MRO supply chains; plus all of our regular content.

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In this issue

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Flood rescue in Southern California

At the start of the year, Southern California experienced intense flooding. Barry D Smith examines what it takes to alert, inform and rescue people at short notice from extreme weather...

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How MROs approached supply chain difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic

David Pearl explores how several MROs approached supply chain and other challenges related to the pandemic, illustrating their fearless determination, adaptability, creativity, and willingness both to recognize and embrace new...

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Recruitment top tips

Whether it is for SAR, EMS, aerial firefighting or airborne law enforcement, operators are required to find and develop the right people. Mario Pierobon examines the strategies and tactics for...

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Sustainability in engineering

Disruptive fuel and aircraft technologies are playing a key role in the aviation industry’s contributions to achieving global sustainability targets. Experts share with Lauren Haigh how they are approaching the...

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Tiltrotors: an unparalleled capability

Dr Joetey Attariwala gets first-hand experience of flight in a tiltrotor and discovers what makes them a superlative alternative to helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft for special missions

Dr Joetey Attariwala

Sean Bryan of REVA

Interview: Sean Bryan – REVA’s Director of Medical Operations – Western Hemisphere

Knowing the demands of flight nursing inside and out, Sean Bryan, REVA’s Director of Medical Operations – Western Hemisphere, explains to Jon Adams why fixed-wing healthcare is so important to...

Fernando Rivero Diaz, Spanish Civil Guard Mountain Rescue Service

Interview: Capitán Fernando Rivero Diaz, PLM del Servicio de Montaña de la Guardia Civil

Capitán Fernando Rivero Diaz, PLM del Servicio de Montaña de la Guardia Civil, discusses the demanding training and broad remit of the Spanish Civil Guard Mountain Rescue Service with Jon...

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Industry voice: Continuing your critical care transport training

Accreditation and continuing education are important for maintaining skills and the latest knowledge of flight nurses. Kelley Holdren, President of ASTNA, explains