Issue 149 | June 2024

June 2024 edition

In our June edition, find out about the technology helping to make safety management better; learn about the tools that are reducing risks in flight; discover the challenges and problems facing the aerial firefighting community with suppressants and retardants; and read about what goes into electro-optical/infrared multi-sensor systems used by the police aviation sector; plus more of our regular content.

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Digital hand covering workers

Safety management systems: a successful marriage of humans and technology

Technology can transform safety management systems, but safety principles must also be embedded in company culture. Rob Coppinger finds out what technologies operators are using to ensure safety procedures are...

Rescue helicopter flying above sea

Mitigating risk in special missions

While missions will never be risk free, communication, technology, training and experience can help to keep crews safe. Specialists talk to Jennifer Ferrero about risk mitigation at night, in bad...

Jennifer Ferrero

Infrared city

EO/IR multi-sensor systems in public safety aviation

Today’s advanced electro-optical and infrared sensor systems provide more than just the ability to identify the location of a subject. The AMR editorial team talks to pilots and manufacturers about...

Plane dropping fire retardant

Fighting fire with sustainable aerial strategies

Wildfires are increasing in prevalence and severity, and novel aerial firefighting products that are not only effective but also environmentally friendly are more important than ever. Experts discuss with Lauren...

Jop IV

Using helicopters to make a real difference

Jop Dingemans, HEMS Commander and Co-Founder of Pilots Who Ask Why, tells AirMed&Rescue why he was drawn to helicopters, how far the industry has progressed on safety culture, and what...

Mandy Langfield

Crew standing in front of plane

Provider profile: New Zealand Flying Doctor Service

Arthur Ruddenklau, Operations Manager at the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service (NZFDS), talks to Oliver Cuenca about his organization’s work in the air medical sector

Devon air ambulance helicopter Credit: James Benson

Industry voice: Devon Air Ambulance responds to AAIB report for helicopter ambulance landing sites

Graham Coates, Landing Site Manager for Devon Air Ambulance, explains the challenges and opportunities presented to operators and hospitals by the AAIB report for their helicopter landing sites

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Safety first

Leonardo’s commitment to safety culture and strategy for rotorcraft is found at every level

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