26-Nov-2013Source: EagleMed
EagleMed’s Director of Safety Lance Hofmann has received the Chairman’s Award from the Association of Air Medical Services, Alexandria, Va. Hofmann earned the honor for his actions, commitment to safety and leadership at the organization’s Safety Management Training Academy and for his service as the association’s Safety Committee vice chair, according to past chair Gerald... Read more
24-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter’s EC135 is the market leader for light twin-engine helicopters in the air medical transport industry with more than 200 now in service and the number continues to climb. “Over the last 10 years, the EC135 has accounted for more than 80 percent of the light twin-engine helicopters delivered to the U.S. air medical... Read more
24-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
One year ago, MedFlight of Ohio was awarded the 2012 American EurocopterVision Zero Aviation Safety Award, a $10,000 prize given to assist the winning air medical transport program with developing safety initiatives. MedFlight has put its prize to good use expanding its library of Safety Stories, a collection of online videos designed to serve as discussion points for air... Read more
24-Oct-2013Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that TriState CareFlight, an air medical transport service operating in the Southwestern United States, has reached a fleet milestone of 60,000 hours. TriState Care Flight operates a total of 40 aircraft, including 22 AW119’s and 10 AW109 Power’s. The EMS configured interiors allow for the finest patient... Read more
23-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
The University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) has updated its PennSTAR air medical services fleet with the addition of a new American Eurocopter EC145. Purchased in 2012, the EC145 was completed by Metro Aviation and placed into service over the summer, replacing a PennSTAR BK117. The all Eurocopter PennSTAR fleet consists seven aircraft: five EC135s, one... Read more
23-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that Boston MedFlight has been awarded the 2013 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award, after being chosen from a record-tying list of 25 nominees. Boston MedFlight Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Wedel was presented the award and $10,000 check by Jennifer Hardcastle, American Eurocopter Sales Manager, Air Medical Specialist, during the AMTC Annual Community... Read more
23-Oct-2013Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today that it has made a contribution in the amount of $15,000 to LifeFlight of Maine, in honor of 15 years and 16,000 patients served throughout the state. LifeFlight of Maine is celebrating the occasion with a 15th Anniversary Chef’s Gala, featuring a tour of one of LifeFlight’s helicopters and... Read more
23-Oct-2013Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today at the Air Medical Transport Conference that it is launching a North American Demo Tour of the EMS configured GrandNew following the aircraft’s display at the 2013 Air Medical Transport Conference and continuing through 2014. “The GrandNew is an outstanding helicopter, perfectly suited to be operated by the outstanding... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, has named Uniflight an Authorized Service Center for AgustaWestland aircraft operating in the United States. With this agreement, Uniflight becomes AgustaWestland’s newest service center in the United States and is authorized to perform periodic airframe maintenance inspections on all AW119 single engine and GrandNew light twins. This authorization also allows Uniflight... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce Life Flight Network has signed firm orders for three AW119Kx single engine helicopters, completing the 15 helicopter acquisition plan, to meet its future air medical helicopter transport requirements. The contract was signed today by Michael Griffiths, Life Flight Network’s CEO, and Robert Brant, Vice President of Sales... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
It was a night to recognize the “best of the best” in air medical safety Monday at the Air Medical Transport Conference Annual Community Awards, part of the annual AMTC event held this year in Virginia Beach, Va. More than a dozen awards were presented, including the Jim Charlson Aviation Safety Award and Program of the Year,... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced MedFlight of Ohio and HealthNet Aeromedical Services will expand their all-Eurocopter fleets. Based in Columbus, MedFlight of Ohio is taking possession of two more leased EC130s, which will be completed by Metro Aviation. One of the aircraft will be based in Jeffersonville, Ohio, located between Columbus and Cincinnati. “Our EC130s have performed flawlessly since replacing our... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced that Boston MedFlight has placed its second order this year for an EC145 helicopter for Air Medical Transport missions as part of an ongoing fleet replacement plan. The order, which comes just weeks after Boston MedFlight took delivery of its first EC145, is an example of American Eurocopter’s continuing leadership in sales of new... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today at the 2013 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) that HALO-Flight, Inc., a non-profit air and ground ambulance service, will be adding a Bell 429 to their fleet for air ambulance operations. “Serving an area of 28,000 square miles and a population of more than one... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will highlight two of its most popular aircraft in the Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) segment, the Bell 429 and Bell 407GX, on static display at the 2013 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). Hosted by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), AMTC will take place this year... Read more
22-Oct-2013Source: Metro Aviation
One year after celebrating their 30th anniversary at the 2012 Air Medical Transport Conference, Metro Aviation continues to see growth in its Operations Division. This year, Metro entered into agreements with four new programs. Quotas have never been a priority for Metro Aviation and it’s their reputation of putting the customer first that draws many... Read more
21-Oct-2013Source: HeliHub.com
The helicopter industry is this week in a state of flux. Which of the four available conference/exhibitions to go to? OK, so we realise that many industry executives would find as least one or two not applicable to their products and services, but there will be a fair proportion who have needed to make some... Read more
21-Oct-2013Source: Avinet
During 21-23 of October, Avinet will be at booth #1426 demonstrating how Air Maestro can comply with and simplify FAA requirements such as reporting the number of flights undertaken and reporting total hours flown. CEO Michael Mulvihill, along with North American Alliance Partner Michael Payne, will be representing Avinet at the Convention and will be... Read more
21-Oct-2013Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed announced that they have launched a new website this week, spectrum-aeromed.com. The new website design features more product visuals to give site visitors a more in depth look into the quality of their air ambulance products and services. The new website is user friendly and populated with downloadable brochures for both fixed wing and... Read more
21-Oct-2013Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) will spotlight its complete line of engine air and liquid filtration products during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), Oct. 21-23 in Virginia, Beach, Virginia. Donaldson will display Inlet Barrier Filters (IBF) for Bell 407 and EC 130 helicopters, and company filtration experts will be... Read more
21-Oct-2013Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation will begin operating for a new customer this November. Vidant Medical Transport provides critical care air and ground service around the clock in Greenville, North Carolina. Vidant Medical Transport owns two EC145’s and one EC135 to service Greenville and surrounding areas within 150 miles. Aircraft are IFR-equipped and outfitted with night vision goggles... Read more
21-Oct-2013Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter, the top provider of new helicopters for U.S. Air Medical Transport services, will feature two of its industry leading models at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), Oct. 21-23 in Virginia Beach, Va. Two of the most popular and versatile helicopter models used by Air Medical Transport operators are the Eurocopter EC145 and EC135 twin-engine helicopters. American Eurocopter will have a working... Read more
18-Oct-2013Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies, the premier global supplier of flight data management, flight following, and Satcom solutions for regional fleet operators, will be showcasing Latitude’s complete product family at this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention in Las Vegas October 22-24 at Booth C11040. Latitude will also be showcasing its products and services at the 2013... Read more
16-Oct-2013Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Virginia October 21st – 23rd. The event is hosted by the Association of Air Medical Services at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The aim of the conference is to provide leadership, educate and inform, and demonstrate... Read more
1-Oct-2013Source: NEMSPA
In its ever continuing quest to enhance industry safety, the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) is sponsoring a four hour workshop on heliport design and safety at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This 4-hour workshop will focus on the basic information that every air medical helicopter provider and heliport... Read more
