How to get more women in the aviation industry

While the world of aviation had its eye on the shiny, magnificent machines at Helitech this week, it was this image that stood out to me. And it’s utterly depressing. For us folk in the air ambulance industry, it is indeed interesting and exciting news to see a fellow air ambulance charity sign for a H145 … Continue reading →

First all-female aircrew in Spain: a growing opportunity for women?

“INAER FORMS SPAIN’S FIRST ALL-FEMALE MEDICAL HELICOPTER CREW” This certainly caught my eye when it landed in my inbox yesterday afternoon, courtesy of bcm public relations. The gender of an air ambulance crew might not be important to many people both in and outside of the HEMS (helicopter emergency medical services) / aviation industry, but … Continue reading →

Night-flying, whirligigs and other updates

Oh WordPress, WordPress! Where have I been?! Commenting on the passage of time (my current favourite: “I can’t believe it’s May already!”) is becoming something of a habit, which I’m sure also has something to do with my sudden obsession with good laundry weather and cooing over babies. Age has crept on me. Anyway, before … Continue reading →