Researchers have successfully tested "the world's first jet suit paramedic", which could transform how life-savers reach isolated casualty sites.

The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) on Tuesday said it had helped flight-test the 1,050 bhp (brake horsepower) jet suit in the Lake District National Park.

The trial saw Richard Browning, the founder of Gravity Industries which has pioneered the technology, fly from the bottom of a valley up to a simulated casualty site in 90 seconds -- compared to a 25-minute response time on foot.

Video of the simulated exercise shows Browning, wearing a helmet, goggles and red flight suit equipped with a jet pack-style device, powering off the ground and zooming through the air just above the surface of the rocky terrain.

Andy Mawson, GNAAS director of operations, said the charity chose the test location based on its call-out data and had little idea how the tech would fare in the real world.&nbsp;

Mawson added that at a time of strained healthcare provision because of the coronavirus pandemic, it was "important to still push the boundaries".

GNAAS responds to more than 1,500 call-outs a year and relies on donations to fund its operations.

Researchers have successfully tested "the world's first jet suit paramedic", which could transform how life-savers reach isolated casualty sites. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) on Tuesday said it had helped flight-test the 1,050 bhp (brake horsepower) jet suit in the Lake District National Park.

Researchers have successfully tested "the world's first jet suit paramedic", which could transform how life-savers reach isolated casualty sites. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) on Tuesday said it had helped flight-test the 1,050 bhp (brake horsepower) jet suit in the Lake District National Park. The trial saw Richard Browning, the founder of Gravity Industries which has pioneered the technology, fly from the bottom of a valley up to a simulated casualty site in 90 seconds -- compared to a 25-minute response time on foot. Video of the simulated exercise shows Browning, wearing a helmet, goggles and red flight suit equipped with a jet pack-style device, powering off the ground and zooming through the air just above the surface of the rocky terrain. Andy Mawson, GNAAS director of operations, said the charity chose the test location based on its call-out data and had little idea how the tech would fare in the real world. Mawson added that at a time of strained healthcare provision because of the coronavirus pandemic, it was "important to still push the boundaries". GNAAS responds to more than 1,500 call-outs a year and relies on donations to fund its operations.

UK air ambulance tests paramedic jet suit

William is reportedly keen on resuming duties as an air ambulance pilot. The second in line to Britain's throne, William was once a pilot for air ambulance and would fly medical professionals to the scenes of emergencies. 
 
He spent two years with East Anglian Air Ambulance but stepped down in 2017 to carry out his royal duties on a full-time basis. 
 
Now, amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he has reportedly shown interest to go back to his old job. 
 
A source close to the Prince has said he has expressed his desire to return to the frontline. While speaking to a British tabloid, the source said, "William has been seriously considering returning as an air ambulance pilot to help in the current pandemic. He knows the whole country is doing its bit and he wants to help." 
 
The source though added that the Prince returning to his old job seems unlikely considering he now is a senior member of the royal family with multiple duties. 
 
"It’s complicated as he was originally grounded from the job so that he could become a senior working royal. There are all sorts of practicalities to overcome such as fitting in on shift patterns. But he’s in the right place now if he wants to do it.” 
 
Earlier in March, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited staff at an NHS 111 call centre in Croydon. At the centre the Prince reportedly expressed how much he missed being a part of the emergency services.

The country has been gripped by the pandemic and Willaim's father, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-charles-is-now-out-of-virus-isolation-reports-289575">Prince Charles too has tested positive </a>for coronavirus. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the health minister too have tested positive for the virus. 
Meanwhile, the couple on Sunday has also advocated the importance of mental health amid lockdown and self-isolation across the world.

William is reportedly keen on resuming duties as an air ambulance pilot. The second in line to Britain's throne, William was once a pilot for air ambulance and would fly medical professionals to the scenes of emergencies.

William is reportedly keen on resuming duties as an air ambulance pilot. The second in line to Britain's throne, William was once a pilot for air ambulance and would fly medical professionals to the scenes of emergencies. He spent two years with East Anglian Air Ambulance but stepped down in 2017 to carry out his royal duties on a full-time basis. Now, amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he has reportedly shown interest to go back to his old job. A source close to the Prince has said he has expressed his desire to return to the frontline. While speaking to a British tabloid, the source said, "William has been seriously considering returning as an air ambulance pilot to help in the current pandemic. He knows the whole country is doing its bit and he wants to help." The source though added that the Prince returning to his old job seems unlikely considering he now is a senior member of the royal family with multiple duties. "It’s complicated as he was originally grounded from the job so that he could become a senior working royal. There are all sorts of practicalities to overcome such as fitting in on shift patterns. But he’s in the right place now if he wants to do it.” Earlier in March, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited staff at an NHS 111 call centre in Croydon. At the centre the Prince reportedly expressed how much he missed being a part of the emergency services. The country has been gripped by the pandemic and Willaim's father, Prince Charles too has tested positive for coronavirus. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the health minister too have tested positive for the virus. Meanwhile, the couple on Sunday has also advocated the importance of mental health amid lockdown and self-isolation across the world.

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