22-Apr-2024Source: ITC-AeroLeasing
ITC-AeroLeasing is excited to step up its partnership with a major US EMS operator, Med-Trans Corporation (Med-Trans), with the lease of five Bell 407, bringing Med-Trans’ total helicopter fleet on lease from ITC to seven. The five Bell 407’s are configured for emergency medical services and will be deployed to Med-Trans bases in Texas, Iowa,... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: St. Joseph Health
St. Joseph Health announced it has entered into a partnership with Med-Trans Corporation (Med-Trans) to continue air medical services in the Brazos Valley under the name St. Joseph Health AirMed 12. The AirMed12 base operates round-the-clock and leverages the expertise of both organizations. St. Joseph Health provides the highly trained and experienced flight nurses and... Read more
12-Jun-2022
Precautionary field landing... Read more
26-Oct-2021Source: Med-Trans
Children’s of Alabama has enhanced its ability to help sick children get the care they need. The hospital’s Critical Care Transport team recently added a new, state-of-the-art helicopter thanks to donations from the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. The helicopter, an Airbus H145, replaces the team’s previous helicopter, which had been in use since 2012. Jason... Read more
1-Sep-2021
Bird strike cracked windshield... Read more
19-May-2021Source: Med-Trans
Pilot Melvin Hughes has received the Federal Aviation Administration’s “Master Pilot” Award Med-Trans pilot Melvin Hughes was honored by the Federal Aviation Administration with the prestigious Wright Brothers “Master Pilot” award. Hughes, a pilot based at Erlanger LIFE FORCE in Sparta, Tenn., was surprised with the award during a celebration last month. The Wright Brothers... Read more
19-Apr-2021
FAA report emergency field landing for this air ambulance helicopter... Read more
7-Dec-2020Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation, part of the Global Medical Response family of companies, recently delivered a Bell 407 air ambulance to Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Va. The aircraft will be based at the Level 1 trauma center and launches the HCA Virginia Healthcare Air Ambulance program. Med-Trans will provide the pilots and aviation maintenance technicians, and Chippenham... Read more
10-Sep-2020Source: Global Medical Response
Officials with Air Evac Lifeteam and Med-Trans Corp., part of the Global Medical Response (GMR) family of companies, announced they have signed an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield in Mississippi and Advanced Health Systems, Inc. (Mississippi State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plans), effective as of May 1, 2020. Because Blue Cross... Read more
5-Dec-2018Source: Med-Trans
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) has reaccredited eleven Med-Trans air medical transport bases in the United States. “This recognition is a result of the hard work and professionalism of every employee to become the best at their positions of tremendous responsibility in transporting and caring for patients,” said Med-Trans Corporation President... Read more
28-Sep-2018Source: S.A.F.E. Structure Designs
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, a lean manufacturer in custom access platforms, fall protection platforms, maintenance stands, and hangar equipment is the preferred and supplier of equipment to the civilian and military sectors. SAFE is exclusively dedicated to designing, engineering, and manufacturing of custom OSHA/ANSI compliant ergonomic SAFETY FIRST maintenance stand and hangar equipment. S.A.F.E. announces it... Read more
9-Aug-2018Source: Lifestar Air Medical
Med-Trans Corporation and Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems are commemorating the 25th anniversary of LIFESTAR air medical transport service in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding states. After beginning in one location with one helicopter, LIFESTAR now operates two helicopters and a fixed-wing aircraft from three locations. “We are proud of the growth and service we’ve been... Read more
23-May-2018Source: Med-Trans
Leading air medical transport company Med-Trans Corporation has opened a new AeroCare medical helicopter base in Plainview, Texas, joining a ground ambulance already operating there. A medically-equipped Bell 407 helicopter is now available at Hale County Airport to serve patients in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding areas. “Med-Trans Corporation is pleased to be able... Read more
19-Feb-2018Source: Med-Trans
Leading national air medical transport company Med-Trans Corporation and Care Flight, a medical flight service of the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA), have partnered to provide helicopter medical service to large parts of Nevada and California. “Care Flight is thrilled to partner with Med-Trans to provide rotor-wing critical care transportation across the region,” said Dean... Read more
11-Dec-2017Source: Med-Trans
National air medical transport leader Med-Trans Corporation has moved its headquarters operations into a new building at the Denton Enterprise Airport. The new 31,500 square foot facility includes 24,000 square feet of office and classroom space in addition to 7,500 square feet of hangar accommodations. The facility becomes Med-Trans’ principal base of operations, including the... Read more
8-Nov-2017Source: Med-Trans
A community partnership began recently in South Carolina between Med-Trans Corporation and Colleton County Fire Rescue to form the recently launched CARE Flight program on June 15th, 2017. The hybrid partnership between Med-Trans and Colleton County Fire Rescue is a first in the state of South Carolina and is different from conventional HEMS programs across... Read more
16-Oct-2017Source: Med-Trans
Krista Haugen, Director of Patient Safety and Medical Risk Management for Med-Trans Corporation since 2016, has been given the prestigious 2017 Jim Charlson Safety Award by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). AAMS’ highest safety award, sponsored by Airbus Helicopters, Inc., recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to the enhancement, development, and promotion of... Read more
3-May-2017Source: Med-Trans Corporation
A UF Health ShandsCair helicopter landed on the hospital’s helipad Tuesday afternoon marking Bay Medical Sacred Heart’s partnership with Shands and Med-Trans Corporation. The helicopter will service Florida’s panhandle and help to cut down on the time trauma and cardiac patients have to wait to get the care needed. It will be temporarily stationed at... Read more
1-May-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Colleton County has recently signed an employee leasing agreement with Med-Trans Corporation. The agreement will ensure that the county provides the paramedics for the new emergency medical helicopter at Colleton Medical Centre. The contract will begin in June this year. Med-Trans is going to cover the costs of assigning a paramedic to the crew, reports... Read more
21-Apr-2017Source: Bell Helicopter
For over three decades, Med-Trans Air Medical Transport (Med-Trans) has been providing the necessary quick response when lives are on the line. Their extensive, varied helicopter fleet includes numerous Bell 407s that provide transport for a variety of hospital systems, medical centers and EMS agencies in 25 states. Over the years, we have been proud... Read more
7-Dec-2016Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation, a national air medical transport leader, has based a Bell 407 GPX air ambulance helicopter in Baldwin County, Ala. in partnership with Medstar Emergency Medical Services. Flying with the name Medstar Air Care 1, Medstar EMS provides paramedics for the crews, while Med-Trans provides the helicopter, pilots and nurses. Medstar EMS is owned... Read more
4-Aug-2016Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that it completed its 1000th FAA approved night vision cockpit modification. This modification was completed on a Bell 407GXP at Wysong Enterprises, Inc., (Wysong) in Blountville, Tennessee for MED TRANS Air Medical Transport ( Med-Trans Corp). “Achieving our 1000th FAA Certified Cockpit Modification is a major milestone for Aviation... Read more
15-Jun-2016Source: Ochsner
Singing River Health System and Ochsner Health System today announced a new partnership that will bring lifesaving helicopter transportation to the Gulf Coast area. Effective today, the Ochsner Flight Care Program, operated by Med-Trans Corporation, will base a helicopter at Ocean Springs Hospital and will be available to provide emergency air transport for critically ill... Read more
14-Apr-2016Source: Greenville Sun
Plans approved by the local planning commission on Tuesday call for the helicopter hangar and helipad to lie as close to the existing runway and taxiway as possible, limiting the need for the aircraft to fly over parked cars while landing at the airport. See full story... Read more
10-Sep-2015Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp. has launched McAlester Regional Air Care, a critical care air medical helicopter flight program to serve McAlester Regional Health Center. The McAlester-based helicopter carries a medical flight crew consisting of a pilot, registered nurse and paramedic trained to provide superior clinical care. “Med-Trans is pleased to begin service in McAlester to serve McAlester... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp. has launched McAlester Regional Air Care, a critical care air medical helicopter flight program to serve McAlester Regional Health Center. The McAlester-based helicopter carries a medical flight crew consisting of a pilot, registered nurse and paramedic trained to provide superior clinical care. “Med-Trans is pleased to begin service in McAlester to serve McAlester... Read more
1-Apr-2015Source: Med Trans
Deep in the heart of Tennessee, surrounded by the majestic Smoky Mountains, is the birth place of Wings Air Rescue air medical transport services. For the past 20 years and more than 23,000 safe transports, the citizens of the surrounding communities have counted on Wings Air Rescue to bring state of the art medicine to... Read more
10-Mar-2015Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp. has partnered with Outerlink Global Solutions and Metro Aviation to provide IRIS flight data tracking, monitoring and communications. This advanced technology is much more than simply flight tracking or flight data monitoring, but rather it is all encompassing. IRIS will provide Med-Trans with the capabilities to record large amounts of aircraft data, process... Read more
22-Jan-2015Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp. is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of the MidAtlantic MedEvac air medical program headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. MidAtlantic MedEvac began in 1987 as a traditional hospital based program of Hahnemann Hospital, providing emergency care for scene transports as well as inter-hospital transports. The geographical coverage area for MidAtlantic MedEvac includes eastern Pennsylvania,... Read more
17-Jan-2015
Aircraft on approach to landing was flown to the right of centerline for landing at the base helipad. Fuel tank is installed right of the helipad. At approximately 10ft AGL, main rotor blades contacted fuel tank obstruction light. Pilot maneuvered aircrat to the left, landing on the center of the helipad. No injuries to 3... Read more
22-Dec-2014Source: Globegazette
A trial date has been set for a lawsuit involving the Mercy Air Med helicopter that crashed on Jan. 2, 2013, near Ventura, killing three people. See Full Story... Read more
8-Dec-2014Source: NY 1
When it comes to treating a patient in an emergency situation, every second counts. A new helicopter being used by a Staten Island University Hospital will cut down on the amount of time it takes to get patients from one place to another. See Full Story... Read more
2-Dec-2014Source: Air Link Helicopter
Regional West Health Services has a new medical helicopter and Air Link has a brand new look. Med-Trans Corporation, which oversees Air Link’s aviation operations, delivered a brand new Bell 407GX helicopter to the medical center on Sunday. The new aircraft is black, red, and gray and its tail number is N911NE. It is the... Read more
19-Sep-2014Source: Wysong
Wysong Enterprises, Inc., (Wysong) announced the company delivered a Bell Helicopter 407GX to Med-Trans Corporation prior to the Air Medical Transport Conference. This is the first 407GX in Med-Trans extensive fleet across the United States.Med-Trans is one of the world’s largest operators of Bell 407s with approximately 40 in their fleet. “We have worked on... Read more
6-Aug-2014Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation and Ochsner Health System of Louisiana announced today their newly formed partnership, with Med-Trans becoming the air medical operator of the Ochsner Flight Care program. The organizations formed this partnership as Ochsner was seeking a relationship with an air medical provider with similar attributes focused on safe and expeditious treatment and transport of... Read more
25-Feb-2014Source: Airbus Helicopters Inc
Med-Trans Corp., a leading provider of air medical transport services, has taken delivery of a new EC135 helicopter, the 25th of the popular twin-engine aircraft model that it has purchased from Airbus Helicopters Inc. and placed into service since 2007. “We have been very pleased with the EC135 as we continue to expand our fleet... Read more
11-Feb-2014Source: North Colorado Med Evac
Denver Health and North Colorado Med Evac (a Med Trans Corp air medical program) are pleased to announce a contractual preferred provider agreement for air-medical transport and evacuation. This is the first time in the regional trauma center’s 150+ year history that Denver Health has signed a preferred provider for air transport. As the Rocky... Read more
29-Jan-2014Source: AMGH
Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), a leader in providing air medical services throughout the United States, has engaged Baldwin Safety & Compliance as its safety management system (SMS) provider for all AMGH subsidiaries. Texas based AMGH, the world’s largest privately held air medical services provider operates through five subsidiaries: Med-Trans Corp, Air Evac Lifeteam, EagleMed,... Read more
1-Dec-2013Source: St. Mary's of Michigan
A new FlightCare helicopter is now flying the skies over the NE Michigan region to transport critically ill or injured patients to St. Mary’s of Michigan. St. Mary’s has partnered with Med-Trans Corporation to grow their air ambulance program. With this new partnership, Med-Trans is providing a new helicopter and assuming business operations. The new, state-of-the-art... Read more
12-Nov-2013Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp. and North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC), a Banner Health facility, have announced the expansion of its North Colorado Med Evac air medical transport program with the addition of a third Bell 407 medical helicopter. The aircraft and medical flight crew will be based at the Colorado Plains Regional Airport (Akron, CO) and begin... Read more
29-Oct-2013Source: UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has finalized an agreement with Med-Trans Corp. to become the new aviation partner for LifeGuard Air Ambulance. Over the past several months St. Luke’s evaluated multiple opportunities to strengthen its air ambulance program. The hospital’s goal is to provide 24/7 air ambulance coverage to patients and emergency response teams.... Read more
8-Oct-2013Source: Carilion Clinic
Med-Trans, the air medical partner operating Carilion Clinic’s Life-Guard helicopters, has reached an agreement with Anthem BlueCross BlueShield of Virginia. Carilion Life-Guard flights are considered in-network for Anthem subscribers. Patients will only be billed for the deductible and co-pay amounts applicable under their insurance plan. The terms of the agreement will be applied to all... Read more
5-Sep-2013Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp. has announced the expansion of their Life Air Rescue air medical program, adding a second base in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The life saving program will serve the region 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning mid-September. The region will benefit from the superior clinical care and exceptional reputation established by Life Air... Read more
21-Aug-2013Source: KIMT
Attorneys for Med-Trans Corporation have filed a response in federal court to a lawsuit filed by the family of a victim of January’s Mercy Air Med helicopter crash. see full story Details of lawsuit in Globe Gazette report here HeliHub.com page for this accident – 02-Jan-13 N445MT Bell 407 Ventura, US-Iowa (3F) File photo... Read more
11-Jul-2013Source: Dickinson Press
Spirit Lifeline is based on the grounds of the new St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center, which is under construction in west Dickinson. Though the hospital won’t be fully operation until the fall of 2014, the helicopter and its crew are already going strong. see full story The actual aircraft is N242MT, Bell 407 serial 54067... Read more
24-Apr-2013Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that it completed its 700th FAA approved night vision cockpit modification. This modification was completed on an EC135 at Metro Aviation in Shreveport, Louisiana for MED TRANS Air Medical Services. “There are a lot of great people that have been instrumental in our reaching this milestone,” said ASU founder... Read more
4-Apr-2013Source: Globe Gazette
A new Mercy Air Med helicopter for Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa has arrived and has been transporting patients since Tuesday, Patti Peterson, RN, director of the Emergency Department at Mercy-North Iowa (see full story).... Read more
9-Mar-2013Source: American Eurocopter
Med-Trans Corporation, a leading provider of air medical transport services, has ordered its 14th EC135 helicopter from American Eurocopterec135-med-trans-florida1 in the last six months. American Eurocopter announced the latest order Thursday at the Heli-Expo 2013 trade show in Las Vegas. The order, along with three others placed in December, is part of an agreement with... Read more
7-Mar-2013Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), today announced an agreement for the sale of 30 Bell helicopters – 24 Bell 407 and six Bell 206L-4 helicopters – to Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), one of the largest independent provider of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in the world. Deliveries are scheduled to begin... Read more
3-Mar-2013
Bird strike to side of helicopter very shortly after night take-off... Read more
14-Feb-2013Source: Med-Trans
We are pleased to announce that David Carr has accepted the position of Safety Director for Med-Trans Corporation (MTC), beginning his position Feb. 14th. Mr. Carr is a proven safety professional and leader in the aviation industry, having earned numerous safety-related awards and certifications. Prior to joining the Med-Trans Leadership team, Mr. Carr served as... Read more
27-Jan-2013Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp., a leader in the air medical industry, announced today that Jana Williams has accepted the position of V.P. of Partner Development and will be working out of the Chicago area in addition to the corporate headquarters in Lewisville, Texas. Williams,a transformational leader, has been in EMS for more than 27 years. She most recently... Read more
3-Jan-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Wednesday 2nd January saw a bad start to 2013 with no fewer than four helicopter accidents in the US already recorded on the HeliHub.com accident pages. Two of these were EMS helicopters, a Med-Trans Bell 407 in Iowa and an Air Methods EC130 in Oklahoma. The former occurred after night fall and took the lives... Read more
2-Jan-2013
Three killed in night time accident north of Ventura – pilot Gene Grell, nurse Shelly Lair-Langenbau and paramedic Russell Piehl. Reports state it was the helicopter based at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Post impact fire. Was en route from Mason City to Emmetsburg.... Read more
29-Dec-2012
Emergency landing, Tail boom sliced, damage to main blades. Helicopter remained upright. No Fire. Patient on board... Read more
17-Dec-2012Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas and with a satellite office in North Dakota announced today that they will be launching a dedicated air medical helicopter flight program in Western North Dakota in April of 2013. This specialized air ambulance will support and assist the region’s first responders, hospitals and law enforcement with critically ill... Read more
6-Dec-2012Source: REACH
This is the press release confirming the story HeliHub.com ran FIVE WEEKS ago! – see California’s REACH sold to AMGH REACH Medical Holdings LLC, parent company of REACH Air Medical Services with headquarters in Santa Rosa, has been wholly acquired by Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc. (AMGH). As of December 5, 2012 REACH joins a... Read more
5-Nov-2012Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation announced today the promotion of Rob Hamilton to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Hamilton is a proven leader with an incredible perspective on the industry as a whole. Hamilton most recently held the position of SR V.P. of Business Development. Hamilton will focus on the day-to-day operations and leadership of Med-Trans, assuring the... Read more
30-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Word is reaching the HeliHub.com office that Air Medical Group Holdings have bought REACH Mediplane in California. Air Medical Group Holdings refers to itself as “the largest independent provider of air medical services in the world”, operating through subsidiaries Air Evac Lifeteam, Med-Trans and EagleMed We are expecting a formal press release today, or possibly... Read more
23-Oct-2012Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter has delivered three EC135s to Med-Trans with a fourth scheduled for delivery in November Med-Trans, an industry leading air medical provider, signed an agreement in August to purchase up to 16 EC135 helicopters. The order includes 10 firm bookings and options for an additional six helicopters. The new EC135s will help Med-Trans sustain... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Dallas Business News
Lewisville-based Air Medical Group Holdings Inc., a national helicopter ambulance company, plans to more than double its headquarters as it relocates within the city limits. (see full story)... Read more
13-Sep-2012Source: Eurocopter
Today, at an event during the ILA Berlin Airshow 2012, American Eurocopter announced that Med-Trans Corporation, an industry leading air medical provider, has signed an agreement to purchase up to 16 EC135® helicopters. The order includes 10 firm bookings and options for an additional six helicopters. The new EC135s will help Med-Trans sustain its market... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation and AirMed of Augusta, Georgia announced today a newly formed partnership between the twoorganizations to operate the AirMed air medical services.  The newly formed partnership will work in unison to manage the highly regarded AirMed flight program well into the future. The two organizations recently joined forces as AirMed was looking to establish a... Read more
6-Jun-2012Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp. has announced the transition of their two Carestar air medical programs to their well-known AeroCare brand. The life saving programs will collectively serve West Texas and New Mexico 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning June 1st. The region will benefit from the superior clinical care and exceptional reputation established by... Read more
28-May-2012Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Florida, located at Tamiami Airport in Miami is the second aircraft in the southeast region of Florida for Med-Trans Corporation. Med-Trans Florida will serve as a community asset, rapidly transporting critically ill and injured patients needing urgent acute critical care. Med-Trans Florida has Preferred Provider Agreements with numerous health systems throughout South Florida and... Read more
9-May-2012Source: Sioux City Journal
Launched in 1987 with a LongRanger, and progressing to a BK117, Mercy Air Care in Sioux City now flies an EC135 (see full story)... Read more
14-Apr-2012
Substantially damaged landing on gravel road around 3am local time after experiencing engine trouble on positioning flight after refuelling. Sole occupant pilot not injured.... Read more
27-Mar-2012Source: OA Online
Bill Webster, CEO for Medical Center Hospital, said that the hospital will give full control to their partner Med-Trans. The program name will be changed to AeroCare, bringing it into line with the naming convention of air medical services in Seminole, Lubbock and Clovis, N.M. (full story). They operate two Bell 407s out of Odessa... Read more
9-Feb-2012Source: Med-Trans
Two press releases for this story – first from Med-Trans In continuing with the Marion County Board of Commissioners’ effort to provide citizens with outstanding health services, Marion County Fire Rescue, Shands at the University of Florida (a premier Level 1 Trauma Center headed by Frederick Moore, M.D., one of the most recognized national figures... Read more
3-Feb-2012Source: Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic will add a third helicopter to its fleet of medical aircraft serving southwest and central Virginia and sections of West Virginia and North Carolina. The helicopter, called Carilion Life-Guard 12, will be based in the Rockbridge County area. Its presence will further extend Carilion’s ability to serve the region, which includes Allegheny County,... Read more
8-Dec-2011Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp., a leader in the air medical industry is pleased to announce that their Southeast Texas Air Rescue program was recently named the Texas EMS Air Medical Service of the Year. The Department of Health and Human Services recently presented the award to the Air Rescue team at the Texas EMS Conference in Austin,... Read more
2-Nov-2011Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans has announced the opening of their newest air medical program, AeroCare – Seminole, TX. This life saving program will serve west Texas and New Mexico 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning October 31st . The region will benefit from the superior clinical care and great reputation built by AeroCare over the last... Read more
1-Nov-2011Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp., a leader in the air medical industry, announced today that Ken Grimes has accepted a position as V.P. of Business Development and will be working out of the corporate headquarters in Lewisville, Texas. Grimes has an in-depth knowledge of the air medical services industry, most recently holding the position of Senior Account Manager... Read more
24-Aug-2011Source: WCSC
Following their announcement of the contract with MUSC, Med-Trans have recently started operations of a new EC135P2+, registration N452MT and Eurocopter serial 0974 out of Charleston. A profile of the new operation can be found here... Read more