EMS

DRF opens new Air Ambulance base in Karlsruhe

DRF opens new Air Ambulance base in Karlsruhe

17-Mar-2025Source: DRF Luftrettung

The new air rescue station on the roof of the ViDia Christian Clinics in Karlsruhe was officially opened with a ceremony. State Secretary Thomas Blenke and Karlsruhe Mayor Bettina Lisbach emphasized the crucial importance of the air rescue base for emergency care in the Karlsruhe region in their welcoming remarks. Christoph 43, the DRF Air... Read more

Air Ambulances UK announces new chair of trustees

Air Ambulances UK announces new chair of trustees

17-Mar-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Thewlis as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Sarah takes on the role following a comprehensive selection process to identify a leader with the expertise and strategic vision to guide the organisation in its ongoing mission to support air ambulance charities across... Read more

Air Methods commits to nearly 50 new helicopters

Air Methods commits to nearly 50 new helicopters

14-Mar-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical provider, is growing its fleet by nearly 50 aircraft to expand services across the country and serve more patients in need of emergency transport. At the VERTICON 2025 conference in Dallas, Air Methods signed major purchase agreements with both Bell Textron Inc. and Airbus Helicopters, reinforcing Air Methods’... Read more

Lufttransport to take delivery of 2 AW189s

Lufttransport to take delivery of 2 AW189s

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

The Leonardo AW189 super-medium helicopter’s success in Northern Europe and in the energy market continues to grow with the addition of a further two newly built units to be operated by Norwegian company Lufttransport RW AS with deliveries expected in 2026 to deliver offshore transport services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). This contract will... Read more

Leonardo and Mercy Flight Central sign AW119Kx Air Ambulance Training agreement

Leonardo and Mercy Flight Central sign AW119Kx Air Ambulance Training agreement

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and Mercy Flight Central announced the signature of the first training contract for the AW119Kx IFR helicopter, utilizing Leonardo’s state-of-the-art VxR simulator to enhance pilot training and operational readiness. Recently approved by the FAA as a Level 7 simulator, the VxR will significantly improve Mercy Flight Central’s flight training programs. With this agreement, Mercy... Read more

Metro Aviation to deliver first EMS H160 in US

Metro Aviation to deliver first EMS H160 in US

13-Mar-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is set to deliver the first EMS-configured Airbus H160 in the United States, with plans to secure a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the first quarter of 2026. “We are proud to be part of this groundbreaking project,” said Amy McMullen, Metro’s Director of Aircraft Configuration. “Our team has worked closely with H160... Read more

Metro Aviation on track to complete first EMS H140 in USA

Metro Aviation on track to complete first EMS H140 in USA

12-Mar-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is proud to be a launch customer for the highly anticipated H140, a groundbreaking aircraft in the H135 series that is poised to redefine HEMS. For the past several years, Metro Aviation has worked closely with Airbus and its team in Germany, following along with the certification process to develop the most advanced... Read more

Metro Aviation Unveils Upgraded H135 Air Medical Interior

Metro Aviation Unveils Upgraded H135 Air Medical Interior

12-Mar-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is introducing its latest air medical interior for the H135, featuring notable upgrades while retaining popular elements from the previous design. “We developed this interior based on direct feedback from our customers, focusing on their needs and challenges,” said Metro’s Part 145 Director of Maintenance Shawn Bruton. “The improvements enhance situational awareness and... Read more

Stat MedEvac signs for two Airbus H140s, plus one option

Stat MedEvac signs for two Airbus H140s, plus one option

12-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters

STAT MedEvac and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for up to three H140 helicopters in the emergency medical services (EMS) sector. STAT MedEvac is one of the first customers of the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. STAT MedEvac, an air medical operator based... Read more

Metro Aviation orders 12 Airbus H140s, plus 24 options

Metro Aviation orders 12 Airbus H140s, plus 24 options

12-Mar-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for up to 36 H140 helicopters in the emergency medical services (EMS) sector. Metro Aviation is one of the launch customers for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. Metro Aviation, an air medical operator based... Read more

Gama Group orders three AW169s and two AW139s

Gama Group orders three AW169s and two AW139s

11-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Gama Group Limited (“Gama Aviation”) and Leonardo announced a further reinforcement of their collaboration in delivering and maintaining advanced rotorcraft capabilities to UK with an order for five more helicopters for emergency medical service (EMS) and Energy support operations. The announcement was made during Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March). The contract includes three AW169... Read more

North Slope Borough orders two AW189s for Arctic Circle SAR/EMS

North Slope Borough orders two AW189s for Arctic Circle SAR/EMS

11-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and the North Slope Borough (NSB) of Alaska are proud to announce the entry of two new AW189 super medium helicopters. The advanced aircraft, specifically outfitted with specialized EMS interiors, are set to significantly elevate the capabilities of the North Slope Borough’s Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) across its expansive... Read more

ADAC Luftrettung signs for five Airbus H140s, three H135s and one H145

ADAC Luftrettung signs for five Airbus H140s, three H135s and one H145

11-Mar-2025Source: Airbus

ADAC Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for the purchase of five H140 helicopters. The German helicopter emergency medical services operators is a launch customer for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled today at the vertical lift industry show, VERTICON, in Dallas, Texas. The agreement also includes the acquisition of three H135... Read more

Global Medical Response signs for 10 Airbus H140s, plus 5 options

Global Medical Response signs for 10 Airbus H140s, plus 5 options

11-Mar-2025Source: Airbus

Global Medical Response (GMR) and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for up to 15 H140 helicopters in the emergency medical services (EMS) sector. GMR is one of the launch customers for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. GMR, a leader in the air medical industry,... Read more

Airbus launches H140, the upgraded H135

Airbus launches H140, the upgraded H135

11-Mar-2025Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. The multi-mission helicopter raises the bar in the light twin-engined category, for performance, cost-effectiveness, and passenger and crew comfort. Editor note – this was predicted by HeliHub.com in September 2023 See > Airbus testing significant upgrades to H135  The... Read more

ÖAMTC Flugrettung signs for five Airbus H140s

ÖAMTC Flugrettung signs for five Airbus H140s

11-Mar-2025Source: Airbus

ÖAMTC Flugrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for the purchase of five H140 helicopters. The Austrian helicopter emergency medical services operator is a launch customer for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled today at the vertical lift industry show, VERTICON, in Dallas, Texas. “We were very honoured when Airbus invited us together... Read more

Tulsa Life Flight and MediFlight of Oklahoma Now Carry Plasma Onboard

Tulsa Life Flight and MediFlight of Oklahoma Now Carry Plasma Onboard

11-Mar-2025Source: Air Methods

Stillwater-based MediFlight of Oklahoma, and Tulsa Life Flight, based in Okmulgee and Pryor, now carry plasma on board all their emergency air medical helicopters, further improving patient care during critical transports. While both programs have carried packed red blood cells to administer in-flight for over 40 years, the addition of plasma provides essential clotting factors,... Read more

Air Ambulances UK launches Fund to enhance patient and crew support

Air Ambulances UK launches Fund to enhance patient and crew support

10-Mar-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is proud to launch the AAUK Improving Outcomes Fund, a dedicated initiative designed to support air ambulance patients, their loved ones, and the crews who respond to life-threatening emergencies. The first of its kind fund, which has been funded by founding partners HCC Solicitors and Slater and Gordon Lawyers UK, aims to... Read more

Air Rescue Systems Hires Hoist Expert for Training

Air Rescue Systems Hires Hoist Expert for Training

7-Mar-2025Source: Air Rescue Systems

Air Rescue Systems (ARS),  a Vita Inclinata company, providing advanced technology, comprehensive helicopter rescue training, and field-proven equipment, announced today the appointment of Mike Martin as Vice President of Training. With 18 years of extensive Rescue Hoist and MEDEVAC Operations experience, he will spearhead ARS’s initiative to expand and enhance its training programs, ensuring rescue... Read more

NEMSPA to launch Medical Pilot Career Launch Program at Verticon 2025

NEMSPA to launch Medical Pilot Career Launch Program at Verticon 2025

6-Mar-2025Source: NEMSPA

The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) is excited to announce the launch of its new program, the Medical Pilot Career Launch. This immersive two-day experience is designed to provide aspiring and current air medical pilots with a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, network with professionals, and gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of... Read more

Air Ambulances UK relaunches Parliamentary Group on Air Ambulances

Air Ambulances UK relaunches Parliamentary Group on Air Ambulances

6-Mar-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the successful relaunch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Air Ambulances (APPGAA), reaffirming its commitment to advocating for the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK. The meeting was chaired by Steve Witherden MP, the APPGAA brings together politicians to address key issues affecting the sector.... Read more

Toll wins 15 year South Australia police and EMS contract

Toll wins 15 year South Australia police and EMS contract

5-Mar-2025Source: Toll Group

Toll Group is proud to announce the award of a major Government contract to provide comprehensive State Police, Ambulance and Rescue Aviation Services to South Australia. The contract will significantly improve the state’s emergency response and law enforcement capabilities, while enhancing public safety and healthcare accessibility for all South Australians. Awarded by the Attorney General’s... Read more

Police Aviation News – March 2025 Edition

Police Aviation News – March 2025 Edition

4-Mar-2025Source: Police Aviation News

The March 2025 edition of Police Aviation News can be found here. HeliHub.com is providing an external link.  Police Aviation News is responsible for the content of their monthly newsletter.... Read more

Christoph 42 celebrates 50th Anniversary

Christoph 42 celebrates 50th Anniversary

27-Feb-2025Source: DRF Luftrettung

[electronic translation] On February 20, 1975, Christoph 42 took off on its first mission. Since then, the DRF Air Rescue station, which has been located at Schachtholm airfield near Rendsburg since 2020, has developed into an important part of emergency care in Schleswig-Holstein. When caring for the islands and Halligen in the tidal North Sea,... Read more

2nd AW169 officially handed over to Cornwall Air Ambulance

2nd AW169 officially handed over to Cornwall Air Ambulance

27-Feb-2025Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance

Cornwall Air Ambulance are delighted to announce that the build of your second lifesaving helicopter has been completed, and the aircraft has officially been accepted by the charity. The brand-new advanced AW169 which has been built at Leonardo Helicopters’ production facility in Milan was collected by two Cornwall Air Ambulance pilots and has now arrived... Read more

University Hospital Southampton helipad to get lighting upgrade

University Hospital Southampton helipad to get lighting upgrade

26-Feb-2025Source: HELP Appeal

Seriously ill or injured patients from across the region will continue to benefit from University Hospital Southampton’s helipad thanks to a generous donation of £153,000 from the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads. This generous donation has allowed the hospital to upgrade its safety lighting, with new, energy-efficient lights, which are being installed this... Read more

Helispeed adds Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance as Bell 429 simulator customer

Helispeed adds Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance as Bell 429 simulator customer

25-Feb-2025Source: HeliSpeed

HeliSpeed agrees with Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance to provide their pilots with access to the state-of-the-art Bell 429 FNPT II MCC simulator training. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to enhancing aircrew proficiency and ensuring the highest standards of patient care across Wiltshire, Bath, and surrounding areas. The Bell 429 simulator, developed by Entrol,... Read more

Power Aviation expands SEI Industries partnership

Power Aviation expands SEI Industries partnership

21-Feb-2025Source: Power Aviation

Power Aviation is excited to announce the expansion of our long-standing partnership with SEI Industries by adding the Fireflex Ground Firefighting product line to our distribution portfolio. As an established distributor of SEI Industries’ industry-leading Bambi Bucket, Power Aviation has been a trusted supplier of aerial firefighting solutions for years. Now, with the addition of... Read more

Life Link III partners with FOAMfrat on Critical Care Education

Life Link III partners with FOAMfrat on Critical Care Education

21-Feb-2025Source: Life Link III

FOAMfrat, an industry-leading medical education company, and Life Link III, a leader in air medical transport, are proud to announce a partnership focused on enhancing clinical education delivery. This collaboration will combine Life Link III’s commitment to clinical excellence with FOAMfrat’s innovative approach to online education, enhancing FOAMfrat’s content library and expanding future educational offerings... Read more

GPMS marks first HUMS install on a US EMS helicopter

GPMS marks first HUMS install on a US EMS helicopter

21-Feb-2025Source: GPMS

GPMS International has announced the successful first installation of its industry-leading Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) on  HALO-Flight’s Bell 407GXi, marking a major milestone in the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) sector. With this installation, HALO-Flight becomes the first HEMS operator in the United States to equip its fleet with Foresight MX, reinforcing its commitment... Read more

HELP Appeal funds upgrade to Glenfield Hospital helipad

HELP Appeal funds upgrade to Glenfield Hospital helipad

20-Feb-2025Source: HELP Appeal

The HELP Appeal is proud to announce the opening of a new, state-of-the-art helipad at Glenfield Hospital. This exciting development has been made possible through a generous donation of over £288,000 from the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the UK dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads which relies entirely on public support. Glenfield Hospital... Read more

Sentara Nightingale flight nurse and pilot reach 3000 flight milestone

Sentara Nightingale flight nurse and pilot reach 3000 flight milestone

18-Feb-2025Source: Sentara Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance

Flight nurse Margaret ‘Maggie’ McCauley stands just four feet 11 inches tall. But she’s a giant among the flight team with the Sentara Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, where she has amassed more than 3,000 flights over 26 years of service. Senior Pilot Joe Sherman has also crossed the 3,000-flight threshold since joining the program in 2008.... Read more

DRF Luftrettung shares Annual Mission Statistics

DRF Luftrettung shares Annual Mission Statistics

14-Feb-2025Source: DRF Luftrettung

A significant increase in missions in the dark, another milestone in fleet renewal and innovative medical procedures – in 2024, DRF Luftrettung continued to focus on the consistent further development of emergency rescue by air. A total of 35,850 missions by the non-profit air rescue organisation speak for themselves: rapid assistance from the air in... Read more

Turbolyft announces new Airbus H125 completion packages

Turbolyft announces new Airbus H125 completion packages

12-Feb-2025Source: Turbolyft

Turbolyft, based in the USA and Canada, has officially launched a new completions lineup under the “Y-Series”. Focused on continuing to provide bespoke AS350 / H125 completions, Turbolyft has strategically partnered with equipment manufacturers to modernize special missions packages for Aerial Law Enforcement, Aerial Firefighting, Medevac & SAR and Utility operations. “The Y-Series is made... Read more

Helijet donates EMS S76 to the people of Ukraine

Helijet donates EMS S76 to the people of Ukraine

11-Feb-2025Source: Helijet

Helijet International is donating a fully operational, medically equipped helicopter from its fleet to be used for missions of mercy in Ukraine. Helijet has signed an agreement with a consortium of Canadian and Ukrainian non-governmental organizations Maple Hope Foundation, the Ukrainian World Congress, and Initiative E+ to accept the delivery and title of a Sikorsky... Read more

Great Western Air Ambulance new Trustee Board Chair

Great Western Air Ambulance new Trustee Board Chair

11-Feb-2025Source: Great Western Air Ambulance

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Holt as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Jason brings extensive leadership skills and a wealth of experience that will help drive the charity forward in a time when its lifesaving air ambulance and critical care service is in... Read more

UK – Children’s Air Ambulance reports operating stats for 2024

UK – Children’s Air Ambulance reports operating stats for 2024

10-Feb-2025Source: Children’s Air Ambulance

The Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) has announced another exceptionally busy year in 2024, transferring 200 critically ill babies and children across the UK, ensuring they receive the specialist care they urgently need. This marks the second consecutive year the charity has completed 200 missions, the highest number of missions in its history, highlighting the continued... Read more

UK – The Air Ambulance Service reports operating stats for 2024

UK – The Air Ambulance Service reports operating stats for 2024

6-Feb-2025Source: The Air Ambulance Service

The Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) – operated by The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) – have marked a significant year in 2024, responding to a combined total of 3,779 potentially lifesaving missions across their five counties and beyond. Despite ongoing economic challenges, the charity has remained... Read more

Vita Inclinata Equips Cal Fire with Advanced Rescue Tech

Vita Inclinata Equips Cal Fire with Advanced Rescue Tech

5-Feb-2025Source: Vita Inclinata

Vita Inclinata, a leading provider of intelligent lifting technology and solutions for aerospace and industrial construction industries, announced today that it deployed 16 Vita Rescue System (VRS) units to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for its Firehawk fleet to enhance the safety and efficiency of CAL FIRE’s aerial firefighting and... Read more

Police Aviation News – February 2025 Edition

Police Aviation News – February 2025 Edition

4-Feb-2025Source: Police Aviation News

The February 2025 edition of Police Aviation News can be found here. HeliHub.com is providing an external link.  Police Aviation News is responsible for the content of their monthly newsletter... Read more

REMSA Care Flight adds H125 at Gardnerville, Nevada

REMSA Care Flight adds H125 at Gardnerville, Nevada

3-Feb-2025Source: REMSA Health Care Flight

REMSA Health and its service, Care Flight, announce the arrival of a new helicopter aircraft, Care Flight 2, which is currently located at the Gardnerville, Nevada base – which Care Flight has served for more than 25 years. It is serviced through a partnership with Air Methods, Care Flight’s rotor wing aviation vendor. “The demand for access... Read more

Ornge participates in blood-carrying studies – a first in Canada

Ornge participates in blood-carrying studies – a first in Canada

3-Feb-2025Source: Unity Health

Dr. Brodie Nolan’s latest study takes scientific research into the air to bring hospital-quality care where it’s needed most for patients with traumatic injuries. Nolan, a trauma physician and scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital, a Level 1 trauma centre, and physician with Ornge, Ontario’s critical care transport and air ambulance service, is leading the Study of... Read more

Babcock awarded new contract with Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance

Babcock awarded new contract with Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance

24-Jan-2025Source: Babcock

We’ve been awarded a new 10-year contract by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) to continue our role as the charity’s aviation partner, providing exclusive aviation support to the charity from bases at Perth and Aberdeen International Airport, 365 days a year. SCAA is trusted by communities across Scotland to provide pre-hospital emergency care to those... Read more

Queensland – Lifeflight reports 2024 statistics

Queensland – Lifeflight reports 2024 statistics

23-Jan-2025Source: LifeFlight

More Queenslanders were helped last year than any other as LifeFlight came to the aid of a record 8,477 people – 13 per cent higher than the previous year. LifeFlight’s helicopter crews, operating from bases on the Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Mount Isa, Toowoomba, Roma, and Brisbane, clocked up 3,534 missions, which included airlifting injured motorists,... Read more

Cornwall Air Ambulance reports 2024 statistics

Cornwall Air Ambulance reports 2024 statistics

20-Jan-2025Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance

Cornwall Air Ambulance has revealed it was tasked to 1,064 missions during 2024. New figures released by the charity show 445 of the incidents were trauma-related, 327 were to help people who had suffered medical emergencies and 274 were in response to cardiac arrests. The crew also carried out 18 inter-hospital transfers. Five-year-old Jai Bosustow... Read more

LifeSave Kansas Earns CAMTS Accreditation

LifeSave Kansas Earns CAMTS Accreditation

17-Jan-2025Source: Air Methods

The LifeSave Kansas emergency air medical program is proud to announce its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). This accreditation affirms the program’s unwavering commitment to safety and clinical excellence over its 24 years of life-saving service to the state of Kansas. “Our LifeSave bases in Emporia, Wichita, Liberal, and... Read more

Air Methods Flight Nurse Achieves Milestone

Air Methods Flight Nurse Achieves Milestone

17-Jan-2025Source: Air Methods

Shannon Dunn, an Air Methods float flight nurse, recently achieved the impressive milestone of transporting her 1,000th patient after less than eight years on the flight line. This accomplishment not only underscores Dunn’s commitment, dedication, and resilience but also her unwavering focus on providing high-quality care and ensuring patient safety throughout each transport. “I wouldn’t... Read more

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance to upgrade EC135 to H145

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance to upgrade EC135 to H145

16-Jan-2025Source: SCAA

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is set to launch the UK’s most advanced helicopter air ambulance of its type. The new Airbus H145 D3 is currently in production and will receive its customised aeromedical fit-out, along with some modification, before being ready for operational service with SCAA later this year. The state-of-the-art twin-engine, five-rotor, aircraft... Read more

Air Ambulances UK appoints Interim CEO

Air Ambulances UK appoints Interim CEO

13-Jan-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Boswell CBE as Interim CEO. The appointment follows a thorough selection process to identify a leader with the vision and expertise to drive the charity forward in its mission to support air ambulance charities across the UK. Lindsay brings a wealth of experience and... Read more

Great Western Air Ambulance reports 2024 statistics

Great Western Air Ambulance reports 2024 statistics

9-Jan-2025Source: Great Western Air Ambulance

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in 2024. The specialist crew responded to 2,272 people in urgent need of critical care — an increase of around 15% compared to 2023. Since the charity incepted in 2007, incident numbers have been steadily increasing and the demand for... Read more

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance report 2024 statistics

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance report 2024 statistics

9-Jan-2025Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Cardiac arrests, road traffic collisions, accidental injuries and medical incidents, such as critical seizures and asthma attacks, accounted for more than 80% of our call-outs. Southampton (659), Portsmouth and Southsea (258), Basingstoke (131), Fareham (121), Gosport (116) and Eastleigh (100) were the most frequent areas for incidents that required critical care from our teams. For... Read more

Mercy Air Program Celebrates 35 Years of Service

Mercy Air Program Celebrates 35 Years of Service

8-Jan-2025Source: Air Methods

The Mercy Air program recently marked 35 years of providing life-saving air medical care throughout Nevada and California. To celebrate this milestone, Mercy Air 2, 22, 66, and H285 (based in Victorville, Hesperia, Barstow, and Big Bear) invited first responders, partners, and requestors to join them in commemorating this achievement at the Apple Valley Airport... Read more

Police Aviation News – January 2025 Edition

Police Aviation News – January 2025 Edition

2-Jan-2025Source: Police Aviation News

The January 2025 edition of Police Aviation News can be found here. HeliHub.com is providing an external link.  Police Aviation News is responsible for the content of their monthly newsletter... Read more

Libyan Air Ambulance adds two new Bell 429s

Libyan Air Ambulance adds two new Bell 429s

30-Dec-2024Source: Africair

Libya’s premier medevac provider, Libyan Air Ambulance, has welcomed two brand-new Bell 429 helicopters, fully equipped for medevac operations. The brand-new Bell Helicopters join a growing fleet of Textron aircraft, ready to serve the people of Libya. Libyan Air Ambulance, established in 1979, is Libya’s leading medical evacuation service dedicated to providing rapid patient transport... Read more

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance shows off rebranded Bell 429

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance shows off rebranded Bell 429

30-Dec-2024Source: Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance

The Bell 429 aircraft returned earlier this week after the completion of its annual service and respray. The helicopter includes the charity’s new logo and colours, with a large avatar situated on each side of the aircraft and on its belly. The helicopter, along with both critical care cars, also include QR codes which link... Read more

Dufour Aerospace partners with Air Zermatt to pioneer drone use for EMS

Dufour Aerospace partners with Air Zermatt to pioneer drone use for EMS

19-Dec-2024Source: Dufour Aerospace

Dufour Aerospace is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Air Zermatt, a globally recognized leader in rescue operations. The partnership aims to explore the use of drones in improving emergency services, particularly in the rugged mountain terrain of the Valais region. “A pioneering spirit is at the core of Air Zermatt. We are constantly... Read more

Nagasaki Prefecture to expand EMS service

Nagasaki Prefecture to expand EMS service

18-Dec-2024Source: HeliHub.com

The Doctor Heli network in Japan is to expand after Nagasaki Prefecture announced its forward intentions.  The geographic nature of the westerly-most prefecture is that of many islands, and separately to an emergency helicopter the Prefectural Hospital Corporation has its own helicopter to transport medical personnel to the islands The full-time response helicopter is a... Read more

HELP Appeal funds upgrade to QEUH Glasgow helipad

HELP Appeal funds upgrade to QEUH Glasgow helipad

18-Dec-2024Source: HELP Appeal

One of the most important, yet least seen, aspects of the services provided by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has undergone a £183,047 makeover, thanks to a donation from the HELP Appeal – the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads. The helipad on the roof of the Queen Elizabeth... Read more

Avincis plans multi-role emergency services training centre in Europe

Avincis plans multi-role emergency services training centre in Europe

17-Dec-2024Source: Avincis

Avincis, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has started to explore locations for a new state-of-the-art emergency aviation training “centre of excellence” site. Avincis has identified a need to in-source its training to support its global growth ambitions, uphold its commitment to safety, and drive standardisation of operations. The facility will also be available... Read more

Native Air Receives First Responder Status

Native Air Receives First Responder Status

13-Dec-2024Source: Air Methods

Patients in central Arizona can now receive emergency air medical care faster thanks to Native Air 4 and 14 in Prescott and Prescott Valley recently obtaining first responder status. This designation allows the pilot to identify a safe place to land the helicopter and enables the medical crew to begin patient care immediately upon arriving. Before receiving... Read more

Isle of Gigha opens first emergency helipad

Isle of Gigha opens first emergency helipad

12-Dec-2024Source: HELP Appeal

On 10 December 2024, the new emergency helipad on the Isle of Gigha has been officially opened by the HELP Appeal charity, and 39 Engineer Regiment of Corps of Royal Engineers, which collaborated for the first time together to build it this year. Previously, islanders relied on a grass “landing strip,” which was an unsuitable surface... Read more

Midlands Air Ambulance adds second H145 to fleet

Midlands Air Ambulance adds second H145 to fleet

11-Dec-2024Source: Midlands Air Ambulance

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has confirmed it has now purchased its new H145 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters. The new air ambulance, which will replace the charity’s leased EC135 helicopter, will become operational early 2025 from the charity’s Tatenhill airbase in Staffordshire. To date, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has owned two of the three helicopters in... Read more

Devon Air Ambulance CEO wins industry award

Devon Air Ambulance CEO wins industry award

10-Dec-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance’s Chief Executive, Heléna Holt, scooped a Special Recognition Award at last week’s Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence. The 2024 Awards of Excellence, sponsored by Kwik Fit, were hosted by Air Ambulances UK’s ambassador Charlotte Hawkins at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Thursday (28 November). This annual event celebrates the remarkable... Read more

Children’s Air Ambulance reaches 1,000th mission

Children’s Air Ambulance reaches 1,000th mission

5-Dec-2024Source: Children’s Air Ambulance

As the festive season brings a spirit of giving, the Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) is celebrating a monumental year marked by its unwavering dedication to supporting critically ill babies and children. This year, the lifesaving national charity proudly reached its 1,000th mission—a landmark achievement that reflects its vital role in paediatric and neonatal care across... Read more

LifeFlight launches AW139 engineer recruitment drive in Queensland

LifeFlight launches AW139 engineer recruitment drive in Queensland

5-Dec-2024Source: LifeFlight

Leading aeromedical organisation LifeFlight has kickstarted a recruitment drive as it seeks to boost its engineering workforce to meet soaring demand and service new helicopters. LifeFlight is seeking six new Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) qualified to work on its fleet of AW139s, which are the most advanced aeromedical helicopters worldwide. They will join a... Read more

UK – Raigmore Hospital helipad averages 9 landings per week since 2019

UK – Raigmore Hospital helipad averages 9 landings per week since 2019

3-Dec-2024Source: HELP Appeal

The upgraded helipad at Raigmore Hospital has become a lifeline, with over 2,100 landings since 2019 — averaging close to nine landings every week. These landings, including those by Scottish Air Ambulances and the Coastguard, highlight the high demand for helipads in emergency care. Thanks to a £480,000 donation from the HELP Appeal, the only... Read more

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance Trustee wins national award

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance Trustee wins national award

3-Dec-2024Source: Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance

One of the founders of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has been recognised with a leading national industry award. Former headmaster Mike Beale from Perthshire has been named “Trustee Of The Year” 2024 in the prestigious Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence. Mike, who was one of the charity’s founding trustees when the service launched... Read more

Great Western Air Ambulance scoops two awards

Great Western Air Ambulance scoops two awards

3-Dec-2024Source: Great Western Air Ambulance

Air Ambulances UK hosted its 2024 Awards of Excellence on Thursday 28 November and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is proud to announce that it brought home awards in two categories: Young Person of the Year and Breaking Barriers. The annual awards celebrate and recognise the dedicated professionals who tirelessly contribute their specialist lifesaving... Read more

USCG awards Priority 1 Air Rescue with Hoist Operator training contract

USCG awards Priority 1 Air Rescue with Hoist Operator training contract

3-Dec-2024Source: Priority 1 Air Rescue

Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), a world leader in providing full spectrum helicopter mission training and operational Search and Rescue (SAR) Air Ambulance services, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 5-year training contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Under this contract, P1AR will continue to provide specialized hoist operator training... Read more

Police Aviation News – December 2024 Edition

Police Aviation News – December 2024 Edition

3-Dec-2024Source: Police Aviation News

The December 2024 edition of Police Aviation News can be found here. HeliHub.com is providing an external link.  Police Aviation News is responsible for the content of their monthly newsletter... Read more

Yorkshire Air Ambulance plans new base to replace Topcliffe

Yorkshire Air Ambulance plans new base to replace Topcliffe

29-Nov-2024Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is delighted to announce the first steps toward developing a new Northern Air Support Unit, marking a significant milestone in the Charity’s mission to provide critical care to the people of Yorkshire. Following years of searching for a suitable site, YAA has agreed to purchase land on the outskirts of Skipton... Read more

AirLife Utah Crew receive Healthcare Heroes award

AirLife Utah Crew receive Healthcare Heroes award

29-Nov-2024Source: Air Methods

AirLife Utah, part of Air Methods, proudly announces that Pilot Jen Prince and Flight Nurse James Vanotti have been named among the 2024 Utah Business Healthcare Heroes. This esteemed recognition highlights their exceptional commitment to patient care, their lifesaving expertise, and their dedication to strengthening healthcare throughout Utah. “Jen and James exemplify dedication, skill, and... Read more

Native Air 4 Celebrates 25 Years of Service in Prescott

Native Air 4 Celebrates 25 Years of Service in Prescott

28-Nov-2024Source: Air Methods

Native Air 4 commemorated 25 years of service to the Prescott community with a celebration at the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery on Nov. 14, bringing together partners, first responders, and past and current crew members. Among the special guests was 9-year-old Zane Barker and his family, who reunited with the air medical team that... Read more

TriState CareFlight Celebrates 20 Years of Lifesaving Service in Santa Fe

TriState CareFlight Celebrates 20 Years of Lifesaving Service in Santa Fe

28-Nov-2024Source: Air Methods

With a mission to provide the people of northern New Mexico with critical emergency air medical service, TriState CareFlight established a base in Santa Fe 20 years ago. On Nov. 20, approximately 40 guests came together at the Jet Center of Santa Fe to celebrate two decades of lifesaving care to the community. Guests included... Read more

India plans for 50+ EMS helicopter bases

India plans for 50+ EMS helicopter bases

25-Nov-2024Source: HeliHub.com

Indian Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced in early November a proposal to develop a network of at least 50 helicopter air ambulance units along the country’s major roads. The Minister was speaking at the Heli Power India 2024 conference hosted by the Rotary Wing Society of India (RWSI). He also announced plans to... Read more

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