14-Nov-2019Source: Metro Aviation
Duke Life Flight officially joined the Metro Family of operations customers. The hospital-based, traditional air medical program, part of Duke Health, will also be receiving two new EC145e aircraft with Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability. Metro will assume operational control of the program in January 2020. “Metro Aviation’s commitment to improving the safety and quality... Read more
22-Apr-2015Source: The Herald Sun
Aaron Thompson’s voice trembles with emotion when he recalls the day a Duke Medicine ambulance team saved his life. See Full Story... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: HeliWagon
HeliWagonTM announced this week that the company has delivered a new HeliWagon to Duke University Medical Center. The new HeliWagon is located at Duke Life Flight’s base at Johnston County Airport in Smithfield, North Carolina. Duke Life Fight was the first North Carolina hospital based helicopter service in 1985. This is the first HeliWagon delivered to... Read more
29-Nov-2011Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, Inc. attracts first-time customer, Duke Life Flight, with their extensive custom aircraft completion options. After operating two EC135’s for several years, Duke Life Flight decides to replace the EC135’s with two EC145’s completed by Metro Aviation, Inc. “The larger cabin of the EC145 combined with the state of the art medical interior and... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that Duke University Hospital’s Life Flight has ordered two EC145 helicopters. These helicopters will replace the program’s two EC135 aircraft and provide increased capabilities for the patients they serve. “Duke Life Flight has been a long-time customer,†said Treg Manning, Vice President of Sales for American Eurocopter. “The EC145’s... Read more
