Issue 145 | January/February 2024

AMR Jan Feb issue

In the January/February edition, we get swept along by swiftwater rescues; we land upon the qualities that make good helipads; we monitor the rise of HUMS on mid- and light-weight aircraft; and we channel the recent advances in avionics; plus more of our regular content including a heart-warming air ambulance case study for the new year

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In this issue

Helicopter above city

Swift waters can run deep

With more extreme weather events happening around the world, what can countries, where previously the risk of major flooding events was perceived as minimal, do to prepare for the inevitable...

Orange helicopter

Lighter, smarter HUMS take flight in the air medical sector

Technological developments have made health and usage monitoring systems much more viable for the air medical and rescue helicopter market. Kerry Reals explores the extent to which HUMS need to...

ARTEMIS T-U role fit

Avionics technology flies ahead

Nothing advances quite as quickly as technology. Jon Adams takes a look at some of the more recent changes in aircraft avionics affecting the way special missions are being performed

Meeting

Interview: Brad Milliken, Director of Maritime Operations for Global Support and Development

Courage in the face of disaster: Brad Milliken is an expert in management of resources during a disaster. Having spent years in the US Coast Guard, and working with multiple...

Mandy Langfield

Wales Air Ambulance crew photo

Provider Profile: Wales Air Ambulance Charity

Oliver Cuenca talks to Dr Sue Barnes, the Chief Executive of Wales Air Ambulance Charity, about her organization’s recent changes and future plans

Maps

Industry voice: Going further for the smallest patients

Neonatal specialist Dr Carlo Bellini shares his insights into the need for, and practicalities of, providing safe helicopter neonatal transport for transfers of over 100 miles

Dr Carlo Bellini

Industry voice: Special training for aerial firefighting pilots

Aerial firefighting is demanding, so Conair have developed a training program to enhance their ability to effectively and safely train their pilots in a simulated environment

Graphic of man getting treatment

Industry voice: AI above the clouds

Dr István Lunczer, Medical Director for TrustAir Aviation, gives an account of the development of their groundbreaking air medical VR tool

Dr István Lunczer