Metro Aviation, a long-standing leader in air medical transport and aircraft completions, is once again making an impact at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). The company is proudly featuring GundersenAIR’s newly completed EC145e, a testament to Metro’s commitment to quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

Visitors to AMTC can explore the aircraft’s state-of-the-art EMS interior, completed at Metro’s Shreveport facility. The aircraft highlights the company’s expertise in designing custom, mission-ready solutions for operators nationwide.

Metro Aviation will also host its annual press event on October 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Booth 1603, celebrating standout achievements across the air medical community, including award recipients, service milestones, and aircraft updates.

Recognizing Excellence

Metro Aviation proudly congratulates the following finalists for the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Community Awards:

• Children’s Nebraska Neonatal-Pediatric Critical Care Transport – Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Award of Excellence
• Dr. Kelli Lund and the University of Utah AirMed Neonatal Team – Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Award of Excellence
• Robert Grabowski, Children’s Nebraska – Excellence in Transport Leadership Award

In addition, Metro celebrates the 2025 class of 40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport, a recognition of emerging professionals who embody leadership, innovation, and dedication to patient care:

• Cassandra Asberry, EMT-P, NFP, FP-C – LifeFlight/Allegheny General Hospital
• Andrew Cathers, MD, FAEMS, DRTM – UW Health Med Flight
• Jermaine Clayborne, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CFRN, FP-C – University of Virginia
• Amanda Davis, MBA, BSN, RNC-NIC, EMT-B, CMTE, C-NPT – Cook Children’s Teddy Bear Transport
• Robert Grabowski, DNP, MBA, APRN-CNP, AGACNP-BC, CPNP-AC, CEN, CCRN, CFRN, C-NPT, CMTE, CAC, CACO, EMT-P – Children’s Nebraska and Critical Care Transport Solutions, LLC
• Zachary Lancaster, RN, BSN, BPH, CMTE, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, EMT-P – Wellstar MCG AirCare
• Ashley Lutrick, DO – ECU Health EastCare, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of EMS
• Jacob Miller, DNP, MBA, ACNP, ENP-C, CNS, NRP, FAEN, FAMES – UC Health Air Care & Mobile Care
• Jessica Rispoli, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CMTE, CFRN, CEN, PHRN – ECU Health

Honoring Service Milestones

Metro Aviation also extends heartfelt congratulations to its customers marking major anniversaries in air medical service:

• UT Health Air 1 – 40 years of service, all with Metro Aviation
• ECU EastCare, UW MedFlight, Duke Life Flight, AdventHealth, AirLink CCT, Guardian Air – 40 years of service

o   AdventHealth additionally celebrates 20 years with Metro Aviation

• MedFlight of Ohio – 30 years of service
• Health First First Flight – 30 years with Metro Aviation
• Mercy Flight – 25 years with Metro Aviation

Additionally, Bobby King has been nominated for the National EMS Pilot Association’s Pilot of the Year, a testament to his exceptional skill, professionalism, and dedication to safe operations.

Metro Aviation’s continued presence at AMTC underscores its deep commitment to the air medical community—recognizing innovation, honoring service, and celebrating the people and programs shaping the future of critical care transport.