The other change being ushered in, is a new type of SAR. Because the majority of SAR was military, it had a military remit (downed mil pilots over the sea, predominantly (and yes, I know this wasn't ever the norm in reality)). Now the stats have been reviewed and other (mainly european) operators observed, I would suggest there is an appetite by the operators to push further afield. Hence we we will see a greater emphasis on in land SAR, large scale disasters and so on. Keep a close eye on who steps up to the plate and with which weapon(s) of choice
My money is on.......................Eurocopter.
