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Refocusing on Core Expertise; Discontinuation of RunwayHD and Airbox Plates Products 08 August 2024

After 14 years serving diverse aviation sectors and delivering quality to private aviators and others, we are honing in on areas where we excel. This strategic shift will allow us to concentrate our resources on providing exceptional products and services to our professional and emergency services aviation customers, ensuring the highest standards of excellence and support during this transition.

Desert Race Rescue Part 3: Leading the field 17 July 2024

In the vast desert terrains of the Empty Quarter in the UAE, racers of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge face formidable conditions in their quest for victory. Navigating through stages that stretch thousands of kilometers without traditional guidance systems like GPS, competitors rely solely on a road book containing pictographic instructions. This not only demands acute attention and swift navigation but also ensures they are constantly primed for the immediate challenges ahead as they race across the desert landscape.

Desert Race Rescue Part 2: The Racing Line 28 April 2024

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge contestants race a course of over 2000km across the open desert. There’s no track, no white lines to stay within and precious few markings to denote the correct route. And you can forget GPS, the racers don’t even get a map. Instead, they’re issued with a ‘road book’ which describes the route in pictographic form and which they must continuously scroll through while negotiating the course as fast as possible, and reading the next instructions to be ready for what comes next.

How an app designed to help pilots navigate became a powerful tactical tool due to be rolled out across armed policing in the UK 15 April 2024

When William Moore founded Airbox in 2008, he had no idea that the software he had designed would end up as a cornerstone of interoperability for Britain’s emergency services. He admitted that his focus was entirely on aviation, but that all changed when he met Gerry Hill, who came with decades of first-hand counter-terrorism experience. William and Gerry soon discovered that they shared a passion for protecting lives.

Desert Race Rescue: Command and Control 25 March 2024

Racing at high speed through the open desert, competitors in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge are never far from a potential incident. But thanks to Dr Sean Petherbridge and his team, help is only ever a few minutes away. Every year, EMSO establish a helicopter Search And Rescue (SAR) operation specifically to support the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The team coordinate everything they need to provide airborne Search and Rescue for the competitors as they race across the open desert.

Full Circle: A life-threatening accident to a life-saving commitment 11 March 2024

In the UK's skies, heroes fly not with capes but with the roar of helicopter blades. Among these aerial saviours are the air ambulance services, whose rapid response and expert medical care often mean the difference between life and death. Airbox are proud to share the remarkable journey of Paul, a Senior Software Developer at Airbox Systems, whose life was saved by the swift action of the air ambulance service. His story is an inspiring one of resilience, the spirit of giving back, and the critical role of emergency response teams.

Championing Women in Tech This International Women's Day 06 March 2024

In the spirit of International Women's Day (IWD) this March 8th, we at Airbox Systems are proud to highlight our dedication to advancing women in technology. This year's theme, #InspireInclusion, reminds us of the urgent need for collective action to achieve gender parity, celebrate the achievements of women, and combat bias.

Discover Airbox at the Security & Policing Event 05 March 2024

Visit Airbox at the annual Security & Policing Event 2024; the UK Government's official global security event. This exclusive event, hosted by the Home Office's Joint Security & Resilience Centre (JSaRC), is taking place from 12th to 14th March at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Airbox at BAPCO Show 2024: Shaping the Future of Response 09 February 2024

Join us at BAPCO 2024 to explore how our technology facilitates more effective responses. Our technology is the silent guardian in high-stakes environments, from emergency services to high-risk workplaces, ensuring informed decisions, unified responses, and precise actions. Join us to see how we can transform your operational capabilities with clarity, collaboration, and care.

The Power of Situational Awareness in Public Order Operations: Enhancing Safety and Effectiveness 14 June 2023

In the realm of public order operations, situational awareness stands as a cornerstone for effective decision-making, proactive response, and ensuring the safety of both law enforcement personnel and the communities they serve.

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and interview with Mario Carretta 17 January 2023

Despite having a state-of-the-art helicopter and highly experienced aircrew, Mario is firm in his opinion that ACANS makes a huge difference to their effectiveness and safety as an organisation. The strong bond with Airbox gives him confidence that the system will continue to play a pivotal role in Dorset and Somerset's lifesaving mission for the foreseeable future.

Chubb Collaborates with Airbox Systems to Integrate Situational Awareness Tools with Security Solutions 13 December 2021

Chubb, a leading global provider of fire safety, security and monitoring solutions and services, today announced a collaboration with Airbox Systems, a provider of asset tracking solutions for frontline professionals, to integrate situational awareness tools with Chubb’s security solutions. The collaboration provides CCTV and access control solutions that orientate users to real-time situations, informing decisions at all levels to frontline personnel in the field. Chubb is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.

East of England Ambulance Service Trust and Airbox Mosiac 04 August 2021

From integration in 2018, Airbox MOSAIC has become an integral part of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) Resilience and Specialist Operations team.

ACANS and the UK Military 30 July 2021

"It was Whaley Bridge that proved the tipping point for us" recalls Wing Commander John Coles, RAF Liaison Officer (RAFLO) to the Civil Authority in the South West of England.

London Air Ambulance Service 12 July 2021

The London Air Ambulance Service (LAAS) is a busy unit. No more evidence is needed than the amount of time taken to gather the background for this article - several phone calls were interrupted by a 'shout' and a 'sorry, gotta go!' from one of the LAAS aircrew.

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Airbox Welcomes New Chairman, Tactical Director to Ready Company for Expansion and Next Phase 07 August 2024

Airbox Systems has announced leadership changes, with Steve Gilroy stepping in as interim Chairman and Steve Killick joining as Tactical Director. Co-founder Gerry Hill will transition to a Non-Executive Director role. These moves align with Airbox's strategic goals for expansion and enhanced service in emergency response sectors.

External Link From a life-threatening accident to a life-saving commitment 21 March 2024

As a Senior Software Developer with Airbox, Paul now helps to create the systems and technologies that support the emergency services that saved his life. His contribution to the Airbox technological ecosystem helps Air Ambulances stay safe in the air and coordinate with other first responders, optimising their operational capability and ensuring that they can deliver their life-saving skills to others in vital need.

External Link A day in the life of a HEMS pilot 21 June 2021

Pilotweb Magazine: Landing anywhere, at night, while the clock is ticking. Being the first on the scene of a disaster. Saving lives. This is what flying for the East Anglia Air Ambulance service is like

External Link Wiltshire Air Ambulance aircrew trial MOSIAC system for RRV missions 03 October 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance are excited to be working in partnership with the Airbox Systems to trial MOSAIC for the charity’s two Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVs).

External Link Airbox to use £1.5m investment to help frontline emergency services 23 June 2021

Vertical Magazine: Airbox to use £1.5m investment to help frontline emergency services

External Link Chubb Collaborates with Airbox Systems to Integrate Situational Awareness Tools with Security Solutions 14 December 2021

External Link Overcoming obsolescence 28 July 2022

Paul ‘Foo’ Kennard explores fighting obsolescence in aviation and how manufacturers are tackling this ongoing battle

External Link Automation in the Cockpit 31 October 2022

When it comes to automation in the cockpit that helps reduce a pilot’s workload, what really makes a difference from their perspective? What is lacking from civilian cockpits that military pilots are benefitting from, or is it the other way around? Jonathan Falconer investigates

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