Bristow's Irish subsidiary has been selected as the preferred bidder for the next Irish Coast Guard search-and-rescue contract, estimated to be worth €670 million.
By Oliver Johnson | news | May 31, 2023Canadian helicopter operators, battling early start to wildfires, receive some regulatory clarification
For much of Canada, the wildfire season started early and is building relentlessly.
By Lisa Gordon | June 5, 2023Systems Thinking: LifeFlight of Maine
LifeFlight of Maine has taken a holistic approach to building an air medical system in its rural corner of the U.S.
By Elan Head | June 2, 2023Aerial law enforcement tactics highlighted at San Bernardino fly-in
A number of law enforcement, fire, and search-and-rescue aviation units from California attended the fly-in event at the San Bernardino Airport to share tips on safety and tactics between agencies.
By Scott Dworkin | May 29, 2023Only Hope: Behind the scenes at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco
As well as being one of its country’s Armed Forces, the U.S. Coast Guard is also a regulatory agency and a law enforcement organization. But for the crew in San Francisco, it is the search-and-rescue duties where the risks and rewards are most finely balanced.
By Jon Duke and Lloyd Horgan | May 26, 2023Italy’s Air Corporate places 43-aircraft order with Airbus Helicopters
Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed an order for 43 helicopters with Airbus, representing the largest commercial order for the manufacturer in the country.
By Vertical Mag | May 25, 2023eVTOL industry prepares to make best first impression on public
Public perception of the entire eVTOL industry will be shaped by the introduction of ultralight eVTOLs, expected by year’s end.
By Treena Hein | May 17, 2023Eagle Copters spreads its wings
Calgary, Alberta’s Eagle Copters is expanding its global footprint, with a focus on emerging markets.
By Jen Nevans | May 15, 2023Riding the Valkyries
The Icelandic Coast Guard named its three new H225 helicopters after Norse gods, but it is the people that are capable of incredible feats.
By Jon Duke and Lloyd Horgan | May 4, 2023STARS in the Sky
With a new state-of-the-art fleet, STARS is future-ready to tackle the most complicated critical care air missions in Western Canada.
By Jen Nevans | May 3, 2023