10-Oct-2014Source: AAMS
During the recent Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Nashville, Tenn., the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) was pleased to award the 2014 Program Director of the Year to Edward R. Eroe, President & CEO of Life Link III in Minneapolis, Minn. This annual award is presented in recognition of superior leadership and outstanding... Read more
24-Sep-2014Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation began a great relationship with the University of Michigan Health System’s Survival Flight program during the completion of the program’s three Airbus EC155 twin-engine helicopters, delivered in 2012. Now, Metro is pleased to announce Survival Flight is not only a completions customer, but an operations customer as well. “Survival Flight is a mature... Read more
24-Sep-2014Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation is welcoming Gundersen Health System to the Metro Family this fall. MedLink AIR, the emergency medical helicopter for Gundersen Health System, will soon be operated by Metro. The program serves La Crosse, Wisconsin and surrounding areas within a 150-mile radius, including communities through the tri-state region of western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern... Read more
23-Sep-2014Source: Metro Aviation
Communication Specialists could be called the backbone of the emergency transport industry. From interfacility transfers to precautionary landings, their skills get vehicles where they are needed when they are needed most. To further hone the skillset of the industry’s communicators, the Helicopter Flight Training Center is introducing the CommLab. Through a partnership between Flight Vector, Golden Hour, HSI, Xybix and Zoll,... Read more
23-Sep-2014Source: Airbus
Airbus HelicoptersInc. (AHI)is proud to announce that Protean LLC has been honored as the 2014 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award recipient for development of the LZControl.com database, a free flight safety service the companyprovides the air medical industry. Jennifer Hardcastle, Sales Manager – Air Medical Specialist for Airbus Helicopters Inc., presented Protean CEO John Cornett... Read more
23-Sep-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will showcase two aircraft at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), opening today at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. Attendees will get an up close look at two non-profit organization’s aircraft, including HALO Flight’s Bell 429, which was purchased last year at the show, and... Read more
23-Sep-2014Source: Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce that another Bell Helicopter 429 light-twin, operated by HALO-Flight Inc. (Corpus Christi, Texas), has been equipped with the popular Becker DVCS Digital Audio System. HALO-Flight’s Bell 429 will be on display at the Bell Helicopter booth (#923) at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Nashville, TN, September 22-24.... Read more
23-Sep-2014Source: REBTECH
Night vision leader, REBTECH has announced that Stephen (Steve) Sharp has recently joined the company in the newly created position as Executive Director of Business Development based at the company’s main offices in Bedford, Texas. Mr. Sharp brings with him over thirty years of night vision lighting experience with many related FAA Supplemental Type Certificates... Read more
23-Sep-2014Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense’s Inlet Barrier Filters prove their worth every day, according to air medical operators who say the filtration systems protect their helicopters’ engines from erosion, reduce power plant maintenance costs, and help air crews safely complete missions. Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), will be displaying... Read more
19-Sep-2014Source: Airbus
One of the most capable and sophisticated helicopters available for the air medical transport industry, ShandsCair Flight Program’s new EC155 B1, will be featured by Airbus Helicopters Inc. (AHI) at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), Sept. 22-24, in Nashville, Tenn. The recently delivered and placed into service ShandsCair EC155 and the Vanderbilt University LifeFlight... Read more
30-Jun-2014Source: NEMSPA
NEMSPA “EMS Pilot of the Year” Nominations Now Being Accepted at www.poy.nemspa.org Do you know a phenomenal hardworking pilot in the EMS industry that should be recognized for their professionalism, achievements and contributions to the safety ofthe air medical industry? Now’s your chance to say thank you! Just go to www.poy.nemspa.org and fill out the... Read more