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DRF celebrates ERC System test flights of EMS eVTOL

DRF celebrates ERC System test flights of EMS eVTOL

10-Feb-2026Source: DRF Luftrettung

ERC System has begun flight testing its third-generation, full-scale and full-mass eVTOL prototype “Romeo,” in Erding near Munich. The flight test campaign supports the development of a hybrid-electric, crewed aircraft optimized for critical missions, including interhospital patient transport and emergency medical services. For DRF Luftrettung, a strategic partner of ERC System, this milestone is more... Read more

EnB Air signs purchase agreement for B505

EnB Air signs purchase agreement for B505

6-Feb-2026Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced that South Korean aviation operator EnB Air has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 505 helicopter dedicated to initial attack firefighting missions. This marks the Bell 505’s entry into Korea’s firefighting operations and expands the aircraft’s growing role in aerial firefighting worldwide. Initial attack firefighting deploys... Read more

Strata Critical closes credit facility to support acquisitions

Strata Critical closes credit facility to support acquisitions

5-Feb-2026Source: Strata Critical Medical

Strata Critical Medical, Inc. announced that the Company has entered into a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for secured, asset-based revolving credit loans in aggregate principal amount of up to $30.0 million, which, subject to certain conditions, may be increased up to an aggregate of $50.0 million (the “ABL Facility”). “This facility will... Read more

Vertical Aerospace wins grant for EMS proof-of-concept

Vertical Aerospace wins grant for EMS proof-of-concept

4-Feb-2026Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace announced it has been selected as a winner of the “Dimension X Cohort 7 Challenge”, and awarded a Proof-of-concept (POC) grant by Hatch, an innovation centre of Singapore’s Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX) for public safety. The grant will enable Vertical to develop, test and validate an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) use case... Read more

Stoke Air Ambulance under investigation

Stoke Air Ambulance under investigation

4-Feb-2026Source: UK Government

The charity is based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and has charitable purposes to provide equipment and services for air ambulances in the UK. During its regulatory engagement, the Commission was informed that the charity sought to establish a specific air ambulance service to serve the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The regulator began engaging with Stoke Air Ambulance... Read more

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance unveiled newly refurbished helipad

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance unveiled newly refurbished helipad

2-Feb-2026Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance unveiled a brand-new critical care car and newly refurbished helipad at its Earls Colne airbase this week, thanks to funding from the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding helipads at NHS hospitals and air ambulance bases. The grant of nearly £100,000 from the HELP Appeal... Read more

Five Star Aviation triples capacity with new location

Five Star Aviation triples capacity with new location

30-Jan-2026Source: Five Star Aviation

Due to continued strong growth, Five Star Aviation has secured a new location in St. Augustine, FL. The new address is 3540 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32092, USA. Our new facility triples our storage capacity and is equipped to support aircraft teardowns, allowing us to provide more comprehensive and efficient services. This move... Read more

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance planning for new base

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance planning for new base

27-Jan-2026Source: Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) has announced a series of updates and developments which aim to strengthen our ability to meet rising demand, and ensure every patient across the region has access to the level of pre‑hospital critical care that they need, particularly when it is a matter of life or death. Demand for our life-saving service... Read more

North West Air Ambulance marks record year in 2025

North West Air Ambulance marks record year in 2025

26-Jan-2026Source: North West Air Ambulance

The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has responded to 3,862 missions across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, and Cumbria, making 2025 its busiest year on record. Operating across a five-county region spanning from Carlisle to Crewe, NWAA provides critical care to the most seriously ill and injured patients in the North West. 2025’s figures show a new annual record of 3,862 missions, an increase... Read more

DRF Luftrettung publishes 2025 statistics

DRF Luftrettung publishes 2025 statistics

26-Jan-2026Source: DRF Luftrettung

Air rescue is an important component of rapid emergency care in Germany, as shown by DRF Luftrettung’s mission statistics from last year. Overall, the non-profit air rescue organisation recorded a slight increase in missions of 1.6 per cent (2024:  35,850 missions). DRF Luftrettung crews were deployed more frequently, especially in the dark. Another clear indication of the outstanding... Read more

Devon Air Ambulance releases 2025 statistics

Devon Air Ambulance releases 2025 statistics

22-Jan-2026Source: Devon Air Ambulance

2025 was another busy year for Devon Air Ambulance (DAA), with the charity attending 2,125 land and air missions across Devon and neighbouring counties. The charity is grateful to the local community for its support in enabling it to continue its vital, lifesaving service. Medical emergencies can impact lives anywhere and at any time. DAA pilots, paramedics and doctors are ready to... Read more

New CEO appointed at Yorkshire Air Ambulance

New CEO appointed at Yorkshire Air Ambulance

22-Jan-2026Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity (YAA) has today announced the appointment of Kathryn Marsden OBE as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kathryn will take up the position from 9th March 2026. Kathryn brings over 36 years’ experience working and leading social care and health organisations across the UK and will join YAA from the Social Care... Read more

New helipad funded by the HELP Appeal marks journey to new hospital

New helipad funded by the HELP Appeal marks journey to new hospital

19-Jan-2026Source: HELP Appeal

This week marks a monumental moment in the journey towards a new hospital in King’s Lynn with the opening of a new purpose-built helipad. The new facility has been generously funded through a donation by the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS helipads which has donated £516,000 to cover... Read more

Magpas Air Ambulance marks 2025 as busiest year

Magpas Air Ambulance marks 2025 as busiest year

19-Jan-2026Source: Magpas Air Ambulance

The Cambridgeshire-based charity, Magpas Air Ambulance, saw its busiest year on record in 2025, as the publicly funded emergency service was activated 1,948 times. Magpas Air Ambulance’s team of advanced doctors and paramedics are specially trained in pre-hospital emergency medicine and are therefore only called to the most seriously ill and injured patients across the... Read more

StarFlight trains and retains locals ahead of Tasmania launch

StarFlight trains and retains locals ahead of Tasmania launch

8-Jan-2026Source: StarFlight Australia

StarFlight Australia is set to launch 24/7 aeromedical operations supported by local knowledge and jobs for Tasmanians after months of specialist training. StarFlight – an Australian-owned company specialising in mission-critical aviation services – was awarded the new helicopter emergency air services contract following a rigorous open tender process. Operations commence on January 12 and follow... Read more

Great Western Air Ambulance makes new callout record in 2025

Great Western Air Ambulance makes new callout record in 2025

8-Jan-2026Source: Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

For the second year in a row, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents across its region of Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and parts of Wiltshire. With one helicopter and three critical care cars, the specially trained crew responded to... Read more

Hospital CEO joins East Anglian Air Ambulance trustee board

Hospital CEO joins East Anglian Air Ambulance trustee board

7-Jan-2026Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance

East Anglian Air Ambulance, a charity that provides 24/7 lifesaving critical care by air and road, has welcomed the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Papworth Hospital to their board of trustees. Eilish Midlane was formally appointed in December 2025 and brings extensive expertise and insight to the charity. Eilish is currently the Chief Executive... Read more

HELP Appeal Chairman awarded MBE

HELP Appeal Chairman awarded MBE

5-Jan-2026Source: HELP Appeal

Michael Henriques, Chairman of the County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal, has been awarded a MBE in recognition of his outstanding contribution to charitable service. Michael Henriques MBE has served as Chairman since 2018, after bringing with him more than two decades of senior leadership experience, including 22 years as Deputy Chairman of Cheltenham Racecourse... Read more

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance now flying on their own AOC

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance now flying on their own AOC

5-Jan-2026

The UK EMS operator Essex & Herts Air Ambulance have announced that the UK CAA has issued them with their own Air Operator Certificate. This completes the second main stage of their transition away from a turn-key operation via a third-party AOC holder to be fully responsible for their own flight operations, after appointing a... Read more

Devon Air Ambulance adds 207th pre-surveyed landing site

Devon Air Ambulance adds 207th pre-surveyed landing site

19-Dec-2025Source: Devon Air Ambulance

The latest addition to a network of pre-surveyed night-time landing sites for Devon Air Ambulance is now up and running – bringing the total to 207 sites spread across the county. Devon Air Ambulance’s new Community Landing Site at Inghams Sports Pitches in Cranbrook is now operational, thanks to a partnership between DAA & Cranbrook... Read more

Air Ambulances UK Appoints new CEO

Air Ambulances UK Appoints new CEO

19-Dec-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike McGrath as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mike will be joining the organisation in Spring 2026, following a distinguished 14-year career at the NSPCC, where he most recently served as Special Adviser to the charity’s multi-industry Child Safety Online Taskforce. With 25 years’ experience... Read more

GMR announces Clinical and Safety Competition winners

GMR announces Clinical and Safety Competition winners

17-Dec-2025Source: Global Medical Response

Global Medical Response (GMR), a national leader in emergency medical services, recently hosted its inaugural Clinical and Safety Competition at its NextFleet facility in Mineral Wells, Texas. This two-day event was the first time top-performing teams from both GMR’s air and ground operations came together to compete in a series of high-impact, skill-based challenges designed... Read more

Cincinnati Children’s to launch EC145 helicopter service

Cincinnati Children’s to launch EC145 helicopter service

16-Dec-2025

Cincinnati Children’s will begin using a dedicated helicopter transport service to help kids with critical health needs access one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals. “Having a dedicated helicopter service will help us expedite the safe transfer of hundreds of neonatal and pediatric patients from outlying areas,” said Rich Falcone, MD, a pediatric surgeon who serves... Read more

Life Flight Network adds 24×7 base at Hillsboro Airport

Life Flight Network adds 24×7 base at Hillsboro Airport

15-Dec-2025Source: LifeFlight Network

Life Flight Network, the nation’s largest not-for-profit air ambulance provider, is proud to announce the opening of a new critical care transport base at Hillsboro Airport in Hillsboro, Oregon. Set to begin fixed-wing operations in January 2026, with helicopter services to follow, the new base underscores Life Flight Network’s commitment to expanding rural and regional... Read more

Rotortrade sells two AW119s to South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service

Rotortrade sells two AW119s to South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service

15-Dec-2025Source: Rotortrade

Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is pleased to announce the successful completion of two AW119 helicopter transactions supporting the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service’s (AMS) ongoing modernization program. AMS, a non-profit organization celebrating nearly 60 years of lifesaving service in the emergency medical services (EMS) sector, continues to expand and upgrade its capabilities... Read more

Valley View Medical Center Partners with TriState CareFlight

Valley View Medical Center Partners with TriState CareFlight

11-Dec-2025Source: Air Methods

Valley View Medical Center recently announced a partnership with TriState CareFlight 6, a community-based air medical program located in Fort Mohave and operated by Air Methods—the nation’s leading air medical provider. Through this preferred provider agreement (PPA), TriState CareFlight 6 will serve as Valley View’s primary air medical provider, ensuring more efficient and reliable patient... Read more

TriState CareFlight Celebrates 15 Years of Service to Mohave County

TriState CareFlight Celebrates 15 Years of Service to Mohave County

8-Dec-2025Source: TriState CareFlight

TriState CareFlight 66 commemorated 15 years of dedicated service to the Kingman community and beyond on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The celebration, held at the TriState CareFlight base at Kingman Municipal Airport, brought together former patients and their families, city officials, local EMS partners, the Kingman Chamber, and both current and former crew members to honor... Read more

Strata Critical Medical Appoints new member of Board of Directors

Strata Critical Medical Appoints new member of Board of Directors

5-Dec-2025Source: Strata Critical Medical

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Strata Critical Medical, Inc., a leading provider of logistics and medical services in the organ transplant industry, announced the appointment of Will Cook to the Board, effective December 3, 2025. Mr. Cook has also been appointed to the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Mr. Cook is... Read more

RACQ LifeFlight pilots honoured with prestigious award

RACQ LifeFlight pilots honoured with prestigious award

5-Dec-2025Source: RACQ LifeFlight

A LifeFlight aircrew has won a prestigious pilot award for the dramatic search and rescue of a Queensland couple stranded in croc country for three days and two nights. LifeFlight pilots Mark Overton and Mike Adair received The Barry Marsden Memorial Award on behalf of their crew at a Brisbane ceremony held in November by... Read more

New helipad opens at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital

New helipad opens at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital

4-Dec-2025Source: NHS

A new helipad is now ready for use at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington. Work to create the facility started earlier this year and was completed in October. The helipad has now been signed off for use by all operators, including the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). The project, which ensures... Read more

Air Ambulances UK Annual Awards of Excellence Announce Winners

Air Ambulances UK Annual Awards of Excellence Announce Winners

4-Dec-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

This annual event celebrates the exceptional achievements, commitment and expertise of those who bring specialist lifesaving skills to the air ambulance sector. The judging panel faced difficult decisions, reflecting the outstanding calibre of nominations received from across the UK. Lindsay Boswell, Interim CEO of Air Ambulances UK, said: “Congratulations to our 2025 Awards of Excellence... Read more

AAMS Champions Mental Health in Aviation

AAMS Champions Mental Health in Aviation

4-Dec-2025Source: AAMS

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) proudly announces its strong support for the Mental Health in Aviation Act, a bipartisan initiative introduced by Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). This critical legislation seeks to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approach to mental health and medical certification for aviation professionals, ensuring safety... Read more

ARCH 1 adds New H145

ARCH 1 adds New H145

26-Nov-2025Source: Air Methods

The ARCH Air Medical base in Granite City introduced its new H145 aircraft on Monday, marking an important upgrade in its ability to deliver lifesaving care. A twin-engine aircraft known for its speed and efficiency, the helicopter replaces the base’s longtime BK 117. “This new aircraft allows our skilled pilots and clinicians to provide the... Read more

LifeNet of New York Critical Care Team Wins Championship at Vital Signs Conference

LifeNet of New York Critical Care Team Wins Championship at Vital Signs Conference

25-Nov-2025Source: Air Methods

LifeNet of New York is proud to announce that Flight Paramedic Max Percent and Clinical Base Lead and Flight Nurse Sam Irion of LifeNet 7-2 in Johnstown have taken home the championship cup at the prestigious New York Vital Signs Conference’s EMS Games. In their competition debut, Percent and Irion showcased their exceptional skills and... Read more

Wyoming Life Flight Introduces TOCO Monitor for High-Risk Pregnancies

Wyoming Life Flight Introduces TOCO Monitor for High-Risk Pregnancies

25-Nov-2025Source: Air Methods

Expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies will now have access to a higher level of care thanks to Wyoming Life Flight. The emergency air medical provider now carries a TOCO monitor on its Casper-based helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft, becoming the first provider in the state with in-air continuous fetal monitoring. Wyoming Life Flight joins a handful... Read more

Air Methods and Temple MedFlight Renew Partnership

Air Methods and Temple MedFlight Renew Partnership

21-Nov-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the nation, today announced the renewal of its partnership with Temple Health for Temple MedFlight, Temple Health’s air medical program based at St. Mary Medical Center in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Established nearly 20 years ago, Temple MedFlight provides 24/7 critical-care transport, inter-hospital transfers, and organ retrieval... Read more

Air Transport Europe orders fifth EMS Bell 429

Air Transport Europe orders fifth EMS Bell 429

19-Nov-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced today during European Rotors 2025 that Slovakian-based HEMS operator, Air Transport Europe, has signed a purchase agreement for its fifth HEMS-configured Bell 429. With the purchase of its newest Bell 429, Air Transport Europe has earned its spot as Europe’s largest Bell helicopter operator in the Helicopter... Read more

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance implements Web Manuals

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance implements Web Manuals

19-Nov-2025Source: EHAAT

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) has successfully implemented Web Manuals as part of a strategic shift towards operating under its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC). As one of the UK’s leading Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) providers, EHAAT is among a growing number of UK air ambulance charities choosing to manage aviation operations... Read more

New HeliHydrant launched in Southern California for wildfire work

New HeliHydrant launched in Southern California for wildfire work

17-Nov-2025Source: Yorba Linda Water District

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Yorba Linda Water District celebrated the dedication of a new helicopter hydrant (Heli-Hydrant) at the Robert B. Diemer Water Treatment Plant – providing firefighters a new, strategically located water source for aerial fire suppression. More than 100 community stakeholders and dignitaries attended the dedication ceremony, highlighting... Read more

Australia – CareFlight marks 20 years with new registrars

Australia – CareFlight marks 20 years with new registrars

17-Nov-2025Source: CareFlight

CareFlight is renowned for its aeromedical missions that provide lifesaving healthcare to communities across Australia. Its Rapid Response Service, which launched in 2005, has one specific purpose – to take hospital-level critical care to seriously injured patients as quickly as possible. Twice a year, CareFlight welcomes two registrars to its Rapid Response crew and, this... Read more

STARS donates legacy BK117 to  Hangar Flight Museum

STARS donates legacy BK117 to Hangar Flight Museum

17-Nov-2025Source: STARS

STARS is proud to donate one of its retired Airbus BK117 helicopters to The Hangar Flight Museum, where it will become part of the museum’s permanent collection. The helicopter is now available for the public to view anytime the museum is open, providing an opportunity to learn more about STARS and aviation history. This special... Read more

Sri Lankan CAA strengthens SAR Readiness

Sri Lankan CAA strengthens SAR Readiness

12-Nov-2025Source: The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is gearing up to enhance its preparedness and responsiveness for search and rescue (SAR) operations through collaborative capacity-building efforts and improved inter-agency coordination to ensure timely and effective responses to aviation-related emergencies within Sri Lanka’s Search and Rescue Region. As part of this effort, a Joint Search... Read more

Air Methods Opens LifeNet of the Heartland Base in Sioux City

Air Methods Opens LifeNet of the Heartland Base in Sioux City

12-Nov-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is proud to announce the official opening of its LifeNet 1-4 base in Sioux City on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The new base expands access to lifesaving care across western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. “It’s always a proud day when we open a new... Read more

TriState CareFlight Hosts Inaugural Airway Lab for Parker-Area EMS Partners

TriState CareFlight Hosts Inaugural Airway Lab for Parker-Area EMS Partners

12-Nov-2025Source: Air Methods

TriState CareFlight hosted its inaugural Critical Airway Labs last week for local emergency medical services (EMS) partners in the Parker area, bringing together fire, medical, and TriState CareFlight air medical crews. The Critical Airway Management for EMS Providers is a three-hour training that uses pig lungs and tracheas, along with mannequins, to provide a realistic hands-on... Read more

SMFL LCI Helicopters-Macquarie Rotorcraft deal cleared by UK CMA

SMFL LCI Helicopters-Macquarie Rotorcraft deal cleared by UK CMA

12-Nov-2025Source: CMA

The UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the completed acquisition by SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited of Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited. Further information will be released by the CMA in the near future.... Read more

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance appoints four new Trustees

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance appoints four new Trustees

11-Nov-2025Source: Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has strengthened its Board with the appointment of four new Trustees. The charity – Scotland’s only charity-funded air ambulance service, with bases at Perth and Aberdeen – identified the need to increase the Board’s wide-ranging expertise in anticipation of the retirement of three long-standing trustees. Following a skills assessment and after... Read more

Strata Critical Medical Announces Q3 2025 Results

Strata Critical Medical Announces Q3 2025 Results

11-Nov-2025Source: Strata Critical Medical

Strata Critical Medical, Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Financial results in this release, including all comparisons to prior year periods, reflect continuing operations only. The results of the divested Blade Passenger business have been reclassified as discontinued operations in all periods. GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS (in thousands except percentages,... Read more

The HELP Appeal donates £516K for new helipad at Kings Lynn

The HELP Appeal donates £516K for new helipad at Kings Lynn

5-Nov-2025Source: HELP Appeal

The HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads, has donated £516,000 to cover the entire cost of the new helipad, which will be located on the opposite side of the road along the B1145. With planning permission approved, construction work by the appointed Pentaco Construction Limited contractors of... Read more

NHS Supply Chain partners with Air Ambulances UK

NHS Supply Chain partners with Air Ambulances UK

5-Nov-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, is proud to announce a new partnership with NHS Supply Chain, the organisation responsible for sourcing, delivering and supplying healthcare products, services and food to NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. Led by NHS Supply... Read more

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Strensham Airbase Redevelopment Work Completed

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Strensham Airbase Redevelopment Work Completed

5-Nov-2025Source: Midlands Air Ambulance

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is proud to announce the completion of a major redevelopment project at its operational airbase in Strensham. Serving the southern region of the charity’s coverage area — including Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire — the upgraded facility has been designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve crew wellbeing, and optimise the delivery of... Read more

Toll Ambulance Rescue reaches 40K flight hours and 24K missions

Toll Ambulance Rescue reaches 40K flight hours and 24K missions

4-Nov-2025Source: Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter Service

On October 23, 2025, the Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter Service fleet of eight AW139 reached the significant aviation milestone of 40,000 flight hours, and a service milestone of over 24,000 critical care missions. The Toll operated NSW Ambulance Aeromedical Rescue Helicopter service commenced operations on January 10, 2017. Together Toll and NSW Ambulance provide a... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance Charity appoints new Medical Doctor

London’s Air Ambulance Charity appoints new Medical Doctor

4-Nov-2025Source: London’s Air Ambulance Charity

London’s Air Ambulance Charity proudly announces the appointment of Dr Anne Weaver as its new Medical Director. Anne takes over from Dr Tom Hurst, who has held the post since 2019. For more than 25 years, Anne has been driving pre-hospital care across London and last year celebrated her 20-year anniversary with London’s Air Ambulance. In 2004,... Read more

AAMS annonced 2025 Community Awards winners

AAMS annonced 2025 Community Awards winners

4-Nov-2025Source: AAMS

On Tuesday, October 28, the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of individuals and programs across the emergency medical transport industry during the 2025 Community Awards presentation at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Omaha, Nebraska. The AMTC Awards Celebration—sponsored by Golden Hour—honored excellence, innovation, and impact across a range... Read more

Air Methods Honors Veteran Workforce Ahead of Veterans Day

Air Methods Honors Veteran Workforce Ahead of Veterans Day

3-Nov-2025Source: Air Methods

In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Air Methods proudly honors the military veterans who make up more than one-third of its workforce, bringing leadership, precision, and mission-focused excellence to every part of the company. Among those veterans is AirLIFE TEXAS Lead Pilot Steve Irving, whose 27 years of distinguished military service and deep... Read more

Air Methods Business Manager receives AAMS “40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport” Award

Air Methods Business Manager receives AAMS “40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport” Award

3-Nov-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s largest air medical services provider, is proud to announce that, Nicholas North, Business Manager serving its partner program, UMASS Memorial LifeFlight, has been named a recipient of the inaugural “40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport” award, presented by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). This prestigious recognition honors North’s exceptional leadership,... Read more

Elected Officials Visit LifeNet of New York’s Sidney Base

Elected Officials Visit LifeNet of New York’s Sidney Base

3-Nov-2025Source: Air Methods

On Friday, Oct. 24, LifeNet of New York 7-8, based in Sidney, welcomed New York State Assembly members Donna Lupardo (D-NY District 123) and Joseph Angelino (R-NY District 121) for a special visit recognizing the base’s 15 years of lifesaving service and the critical role of bipartisan legislation in advancing emergency medical care across New... Read more

Air Methods signs for 3 B407GXis and accepts delivery of a 429

Air Methods signs for 3 B407GXis and accepts delivery of a 429

31-Oct-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, hosted a special signing ceremony during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) with Air Methods announcing the signed purchase agreement for three Bell 407GXis to be added to their fleet along with celebrating a recently accepted delivery of a Bell 429, further expanding their air medical capabilities. This... Read more

Air Methods Teammates and Partners Honored with Top Industry Awards at AAMS 2025

Air Methods Teammates and Partners Honored with Top Industry Awards at AAMS 2025

31-Oct-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods is proud to celebrate its teammates and partners who were recognized as winners of the 2025 Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Community Awards and “40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport.” These prestigious honors highlight individuals and programs that exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, innovation, and dedication to patient care... Read more

McDermott returns six Bell 214s to Australia after Greek fire season

McDermott returns six Bell 214s to Australia after Greek fire season

30-Oct-2025Source: McDermott Aviation

As Australia braces for another hot Summer, McDermott Aviation’s heavy-lift firefighting helicopters have arrived home after completing an international deployment assisting with wildfire operations across Greece. A Boeing 747 carrying six McDermott Aviation helicopters landed at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport early Friday morning, en route from Athens. The arrival marked the return of one of the... Read more

HALO-Flight receives fifth and final Bell 407GXi

HALO-Flight receives fifth and final Bell 407GXi

29-Oct-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, hosted a special delivery ceremony during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) to celebrate HALO-Flight’s delivery of a new IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi. As the fifth and final Bell 407GXi to deliver in HALO-Flight’s fleet renewal, the ceremony marked another milestone in the long-standing relationship between Bell and HALO-Flight;... Read more

Metro Aviation to add three new ops clients in 2026

Metro Aviation to add three new ops clients in 2026

29-Oct-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, a recognized leader in air medical transport operations and aircraft completions, proudly welcomes three new partners to its operations family: Vanderbilt LifeFlight, LifeFlight Eagle, and Children’s Nebraska. These respected healthcare organizations join Metro’s growing network of air medical programs committed to patient-centered, safety-focused transport solutions. Children’s Nebraska, located in Omaha, is expanding its commitment... Read more

Metro Aviation to offer EMS-interior for H160 and sign for 12 H140s

Metro Aviation to offer EMS-interior for H160 and sign for 12 H140s

27-Oct-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, a recognized leader in air-medical transport solutions and aircraft completions, is proud to announce two significant developments that strengthen its support for critical-care rotorcraft operations. First, Metro will be the first completion center to offer an EMS-interior Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the new Airbus H160. Second, Metro has signed a purchase agreement... Read more

Air Methods employees named in AAMS’ “40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport”

Air Methods employees named in AAMS’ “40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport”

24-Oct-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods proudly recognizes its teammates and partners who have been named to the Association of Air Medical Services’ (AAMS) inaugural “40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport” list. Three Air Methods teammates and five colleagues from the company’s valued partners—The University of Chicago Aeromedical Network (UCAN), UNC Carolina Air Care, and HealthNet Aeromedical Services—were among... Read more

Air Methods employees named as Finalists for 2025 AAMS Community Awards

Air Methods employees named as Finalists for 2025 AAMS Community Awards

24-Oct-2025Source: AAMS

Air Methods is proud to congratulate its teammates and partners who have been named finalists for the 2025 Community Awards presented by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). These awards honor individuals and programs across the air medical and critical care transport industry who demonstrate outstanding commitment to safety, leadership, clinical excellence, and community... Read more

NWAA adds new Chair and Vice Chair to Trustee Board

NWAA adds new Chair and Vice Chair to Trustee Board

24-Oct-2025Source: North West Air Ambulance Charity

The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is pleased to announce the formal appointment of Kim Spencer as Chair of the Board of Trustees and Dan Head as Vice Chair, effective immediately.   Kim and Dan have supported the charity for many years, most recently as Interim Chair and Interim Vice Chair. Their dedication, expertise, and leadership... Read more

CHC expands EMS into South America with new Petrobras contract

CHC expands EMS into South America with new Petrobras contract

24-Oct-2025Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter is pleased to announce a new five-year contract with Petrobras to deliver Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for offshore personnel in Brazil. This is CHC’s first EMS contract award in the country. This dedicated service will ensure workers requiring urgent medical attention are safely transported from offshore installations to onshore medical facilities, with expert... Read more

Slovenia orders two AW139s for EMS ops

Slovenia orders two AW139s for EMS ops

24-Oct-2025Source: HeliHub.com

The Slovenian Police has signed a contract with Leonardo for two AW139s, which will be exclusively used for EMS operations.   Police Director General Damjan Petrič and Leonardo representative Claudio Vinetti were signed the contracts in a ceremony in Brnik.  The first helicopter is expected to arrive in Slovenia in October 2027, and the second in February... Read more

NZ Government funds more EMS helicopters

NZ Government funds more EMS helicopters

24-Oct-2025Source: HeliHub.com

New Zealand’s Government is investing in seven more emergency helicopters to replace some of the country’s ageing air ambulance fleet, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced this week.  An additional NZ$12.6M ($7.23M) is being invested this financial year, NZ$7.3M by Health New Zealand and NZ$5.3M by the Government-owned Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) to enable the... Read more

LifeNet of the Heartland program expands in to Iowa

LifeNet of the Heartland program expands in to Iowa

22-Oct-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is excited to announce that the LifeNet of the Heartland program will be expanding into Sioux City later this year. The new base, LifeNet 1-4, will help expand access to lifesaving care across western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. “We are excited to expand... Read more

Air Methods Appoints SVP of Customer Experience

Air Methods Appoints SVP of Customer Experience

21-Oct-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced the appointment of Betsy Casanave as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience, effective October 13. In this newly established role, Casanave will lead the company’s Customer Experience department, focused on fortifying relationships with Hospital-Based Services (HBS) and Alternative Delivery Model (ADM) customers. “Betsy brings an... Read more

Native Air adds new H125 B3e

Native Air adds new H125 B3e

21-Oct-2025Source: Air Methods

There is a new bird in the skies over Otero County. Native Air 35, based in Alamogordo, announced that it has a brand-new H125 B3e aircraft, delivering faster response times, improved performance, and advanced capabilities to support patients needing critical care. The program is part of Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider,... Read more

AAMS Unveils 40 Under 40 Professionals Transforming Transport Medicine

AAMS Unveils 40 Under 40 Professionals Transforming Transport Medicine

20-Oct-2025Source: AAMS

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is excited to announce the winners of the inaugural “40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport” Awards, a groundbreaking initiative that honors the next generation of trailblazers across the medical transport industry. “This prestigious recognition celebrates young professionals under the age of 40 who are redefining leadership,... Read more

AirLife Texas opens Williamson County EMS base

AirLife Texas opens Williamson County EMS base

20-Oct-2025Source: Air Methods

AirLIFE TEXAS opened Williamson County’s only emergency air medical base in Taylor today, providing greater access to lifesaving care across the region. The new base further expands the reach of the program’s robust critical care ecosystem across the state as it joins sister helicopter bases in Lockhart, Uvalde, and Snyder, and the program’s fixed wing... Read more

TriState CareFlight Celebrates 20 Years of Service

TriState CareFlight Celebrates 20 Years of Service

17-Oct-2025Source: Air Methods

TriState CareFlight 16, a trusted air medical provider based in Taos, celebrated two decades of lifesaving service today with a special anniversary event. Held at their hangar at Taos Regional Airport, the celebration brought together crew members and representatives from Holy Cross Hospital, the Angel Fire Fire Department, Red River Fire and EMS, Rio Arriba... Read more

Mercy Air marks 5 Years in Rural San Diego County

Mercy Air marks 5 Years in Rural San Diego County

15-Oct-2025Source: Air Methods

Mercy Air 8 celebrated its five years of dedicated service with an open house, providing critical air medical transport to residents of rural northeast San Diego County. The event brought together first responders, partners, and requestors. Since opening the base in 2020, at the Borrego Medical Center, Mercy Air has responded to thousands of emergency calls, offering rapid... Read more

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