UK, laser attack against air ambulance: it happened twice this year
A helicopter of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance has been hit by a laser light while the medical crew was getting back at the base. It happened Saturday evening.
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Characteristics of SAR aircraft worldwide: which common denominators should Search and Rescue…
There are many types of search and rescue (SAR) aircraft worldwide and each of them responds to specific requirements of that country. Given their differences in terms of design and flying performance, it would be good to analyze and also…
Water rescue plan and equipment in the US airports, the previous information document extended for…
The Federal Aviation Administration of the US (FAA) issued the guidelines for water rescue and equipment requirements through an Advisory Circular. In 2020, the FAA has extended the content of the 2010 AC for all the current year.
Search and Rescue in the UK, the second phase of SAR privatization contract
In February 2020, the UK Government announced that a new contract of privatization for SAR in the island would be launched. Now, the different organizations involved in the Search and Rescue services are discussing the second part of the…
The first reliable cashless air ambulance service of India: how does it work?
The first-ever affordable cashless air ambulance service of India has been just announced. The Book Air Ambulance, a flagship venture of Flaps Aviation, gave the piece of news on May, 13. Let's discover how will it work and how it can be…
New portable isolation chambers to AMREF Flying Doctors for COVID-19 patients transport and…
As COVID-19 increased its spread all over the world, also throughout Africa, AMREF Flying Doctors received a peak of infected patients transport or evacuation requests. The Ministry of Health of Kenya gave its complete support, by providing…
London's Air Ambulance: Prince William allows the helicopters to land in Kensington Palace to refuel
As the coronavirus continues its race in the UK, EMS has to consider other cases of emergency, too. Especially for critical care, the air ambulance helicopters have the provide a high-performance. That's why Prince William allowed London's…
Airway Management Guidelines could change quickly
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, NHTSA and AHRQ have published a question's list for professionals, to review the prehospital airway management guidelines. The comment period is open until December 20
Kurdistan: Dispatcher and medical criteria of air ambulance
How managing patients and therapeutic measurement executed during air ambulance operation can improve training, protocols, and management decisions?
Airbus Helicopters sets a new milestone of quality and experience for the Italian HEMS market
HEMS is a very important topic and Airbus Helicopters is one of the main players in this field. Its helicopters like the H145 are famous all over the world. Now Airbus Helicopters is landing in Italy in order to be part of its market. What…