6-Sep-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance
Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes off across the UK from 9 – 15 September, to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities here in Devon and across the UK. Our local Air Ambulance charity will be sharing stories of previous patients who have benefited from the time-critical care and the ways in which... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: Nova Systems
New life-saving search and rescue and border protection capabilities – developed by Nova Systems supporting Bristow Group – have begun operating in service as part of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. Nova Systems’ next-generation mission system solution has been successfully tested, delivered and accepted into service for two AW139 law enforcement and search and rescue... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: STARS
STARS and Viterra publicly launched the 2025 STARS Calendar — marking 40 years of critical care with powerful stories of survival, perseverance, and growth. Now in its 32nd year, the STARS Calendar has become a cherished tradition that showcases the bravery and resilience of STARS medical crew and their Very Important Patients (VIPs). To celebrate STARS’... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: LifeFlight
LifeFlight was last night recognised at the third Australian Aviation Awards as the ‘Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Business of the Year’. The win adds to a string of accolades for the leading aeromedical provider in the past year, which included winning the Air Ambulance of the Year award at the International Travel and Insurance Conference.... Read more
4-Sep-2024Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bill Long as its new Aviation Director, effective Monday 16th September. Bill will join EHAAT’s executive team, bringing with him a wealth of aviation experience and a strong passion for advancing the charity’s life-saving mission. In his role as Aviation Director, Bill... Read more
3-Sep-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced its President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Bradshaw, will participate in a fireside chat discussion with James West, the head of Evercore ISI’s Oil Service, Equipment & Drilling research team on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 11 a.m.... Read more
2-Sep-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced it will attend the Barclays 38th Annual CEO Energy-Power Conference on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Bristow’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Bradshaw, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jennifer Whalen, are scheduled to participate in investor... Read more
30-Aug-2024Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock Australasia (Babcock) for emergency medical services (EMS) operations across the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. The helicopters, which were delivered to Australia to begin modification for their EMS role in late August, have been placed in LCI’s... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: CHC Ireland
CHC Ireland, a subsidiary of CHC Helicopter, is to launch a trial of a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) specifically for its Flight Crew in rotary wing Search and Rescue and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations. FRMS is a data-driven means of continuously monitoring and managing fatigue-related safety risks. Since 2019, CHC has gathered... Read more
28-Aug-2024Source: LCI
Avincis has taken delivery of two five-bladed H145 aircraft at the Airbus facility in Donauwörth, Germany. Both aircraft will be deployed in Avincis HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) operations. One will the join the fleet in Italy, strengthening operations across Avincis’ network of Italian bases. The other will join the Avincis fleet in Stockholm, Sweden,... Read more
26-Aug-2024Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the leading air medical services provider, announced today that it has been awarded the Customer Impact Award from Workato, the leading enterprise orchestration platform, in recognition of its commitment to setting a higher standard for enterprise orchestration and integration. “We are thrilled to receive the Customer Impact Award from Workato,” said Air Methods... Read more
21-Aug-2024Source: SPAES
SPAES has recently completed the design and manufacturing of five medical racks in a MD 902 helicopters for Heli Austria. These MD 902 helicopters are vital for HEMS missions and have been upgraded to include additional medical equipment, such as three essential units, two storage bags, and two oxygen bottles. The medical rack is placed... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Wales Air Ambulance
Altitude Angel, the world’s most trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, has announced Wales Air Ambulance is the latest organisation to deploy its Approval Services platform allowing drone operators the ability to request and pay for operations which involve taking-off and landing from a landowner’s property. Wales Air Ambulance delivers advanced medical help to... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance
Devon Air Ambulance will host their first Medi-Connect conference, kindly sponsored by Zoll and SES, next month. The charity is looking forward to welcoming attendees to Exeter Racecourse on Tuesday 24 September for this fully interactive and educational experience, the first of its kind in the Southwest. The 2024 Medi-Connect Conference designed for those in... Read more
15-Aug-2024Source: BALPA
It follows over a year of negotiations and extensive industrial action that showed the strength of feeling and solidarity amongst the oil and gas and search and rescue crew. BALPA General Secretary Amy Leversidge said: “This result is a significant achievement for our pilots and technical crews who reluctantly undertook industrial action. Thanks to their... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: LifeFlight
LifeFlight will significantly increase its engineering capability following the official opening of a new $26 million maintenance facility – the LifeFlight Clive Berghofer Maintenance Centre – at Archerfield Airport in Brisbane. The facility, which spans 5000sqm and is the largest in LifeFlight’s network, was developed by Archerfield Airport Corporation. It is named in honour of... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter, the global helicopter services company specialising in transportation and search and rescue operations, is delighted to announce it has secured a new contract with RWE Renewables to support the development of its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the North Sea. In total, 100 turbines will be installed at the site on Dogger Bank,... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Air Method
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider, has partnered with the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) to establish Fire STAR, a new air medical base set to open in September and provide emergency medical services for the El Paso community. The El Paso City Council’s approval of the five-year contract with Air Methods last... Read more
7-Aug-2024Source: HeliHub.com
On 5th August, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Maldives published a document inviting interested parties to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for helicopter operations aimed at enhancing national emergency services. They foresee the establishment of a helicopter service for responsive EMS and SAR work across the archipelago of over 100 islands,... Read more
6-Aug-2024Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is delighted to announce the promotion of Finance Director Jonathan Ager to the newly created position of Deputy CEO in addition to his role as Finance Director, effective from 1st August 2024. This strategic appointment is aimed at ensuring the smooth running of the Charity as it continues to... Read more
1-Aug-2024Source: Vita Inclinata
Vita Inclinata Technologies, a leading provider of intelligent lifting solutions, announced today the acquisition of Air Rescue Systems (ARS), a global leader in helicopter response, training, and equipment. Air Rescue Systems has a strong reputation for its custom and total team approach to serving customers in various branches of the military and emergency response organizations across... Read more
26-Jul-2024Source: LifeFlight
Key Stats: FY24 8,177 people helped – up 11.2% on FY23 A patient helped every 64 minutes Helicopter flying hours surged 25% to 5,159 hours People helped by rotary wing up 131% to 5,313 Toowoomba was the busiest base again helping 891 people Townsville and Brisbane jets helped 850 people – up 79% on FY23... Read more
26-Jul-2024Source: Reiser
Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH is proud to announce the successful qualification of the D3 Flight Model for the H145 FFS, which was handed over to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega last November. Certification was made by the Swiss Authorities, marking a major advancement in Rega’s training program and underscoring their dedication to maintaining the highest standards... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance
Devon is a county made up of stunning, but rural and sometimes dangerous beauty spots like Dartmoor and our incredibly scenic coastal paths that both locals and tourists alike will flock to for their summer adventures. This week Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is working in partnership with what3words to gear up for a busy summer... Read more
16-Jul-2024Source: Coulson Aviation
Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce a new, $400 million dollar (AUD), 10-year contract with Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS). Awarded after an open and competitive bid process, Coulson will manage, operate, and maintain their entire fleet. The company has managed the majority of the NSW RFS aircraft fleet for the previous five... Read more
16-Jul-2024Source: PHI Air Medical
ICARUS Devices is proud to announce PHI Air Medical, a leader in the HEMS industry, is now using the Smart View Limiting Devices to train for IFR and IIMC. PHI was founded in 1949 with three Bell 47s at the birth of the commercial helicopter industry. In 1981 PHI Air Medical was formed at the... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: PHI Air Medical
PHI Air Medical, a leader in the air medical industry, is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with Flight Vector. Currently, PHI Air Medical utilizes FV Flight Operations to facilitate communication for fixed, rotor, and ground assets through a variety of systems, including tracking and dispatching. By expanding utilization of Flight Vector... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: NEMSPA
The National EMS Pilots Association is now accepting nominations for the NEMSPA EMS Pilot of the Year and the NEMSPA Lifetime Achievement Awards. Both awards will be presented at the annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Salt Lake City, UT November 2024. Nominees should embody the best that the air ambulance industry has to... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: LifeFlight Australia
Experienced aviation executive Amelia Evans has been appointed to the Board of LifeFlight Australia as a Non-Executive Director. As CEO at Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), she brings a wealth of experience to LifeFlight from a near 30-year career across a range of industries including aviation, telecommunications, tourism and higher education. Ms Evans has led QAL... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: Omni Helicopters
Omni Helicopters, leading air mobility solutions provider for the offshore sector is proud to announce the successful completion of training and graduation of OHGI`s first Guyanese SAR Rear Crew class. The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone for Guyana, OHGI, and most importantly Curt Mendonca, Daniel Yorris, Ishwar Parbhu, Kevin Sawh and Johnelle Ogle, who... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: Air Methods
The industry-leading trauma clinicians with the Native Air emergency air medical base in Snyder are proud to announce they now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every transport. Having whole blood aboard their helicopter allows them to provide additional life-saving care when every minute counts. “When transfusion is required for patients with a traumatic... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
An emergency response to a holidaymaker who sustained leg injuries after falling 15 feet from a coastal path near St Abbs Head at the weekend marked the milestone 6,000th call out for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). The charity-funded life-saving service scrambled a helicopter air ambulance from its Perth base to the east coast emergency,... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: StarFlight Australia
StarFlight Australia, a subsidiary of Fox Group Holdings and LifeFlight Australia, has appointed Tony Fraser to the Board as a Director. Mr Fraser brings more than 45 years’ experience spanning defence, industry and commercial sectors. During a decorated 34-year defence career, he reached the rank of Major General where he commanded at all levels in... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Air Methods
Celebrating two decades of providing life-saving care to Elizabethtown and surrounding communities, Air Methods of Kentucky 6 held a community event on June 13. Crew members, past and present, local partners, former patients, and members of the community came together at Freeman Lake Park to commemorate the milestone. “This anniversary shows how much Air Methods... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Wales Air Ambulance
Wales’ lifesaving air ambulance service has reached its 50,000th mission, 23 years after the Charity was formed. The 24/7 service has touched thousands of lives since it was launched in 2001. The milestone highlights the support that the all-Wales Charity has received over the years from the people of Wales and the Charity is “incredibly... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in the first half of 2024. The specialist crew responded to 1,159 people in urgent need of critical care between 1 January and the end of June — an increase of around 21% compared to the same period last year.... Read more
3-Jul-2024Source: US National Guard
The 106th Rescue Wing’s first HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter touched down at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, on Thursday, June 20. The arrival of the new helicopter, marks the beginning of a new era as the 106th begins its transition from the HH-60G Pave Hawk to the latest rescue... Read more
20-Jun-2024Source: HALO Air Ambulance
HALO Air Ambulance, southern Alberta’s only dedicated helicopter air ambulance and public safety program, in collaboration with Cypress County, proudly announces the launch of a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at enhancing wildfire response capabilities within the region. “This partnership represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to strengthen community resilience and safety,” says... Read more
17-Jun-2024Source: Enloe Health FlightCare
Enloe Health unveiled its new Airbus H130 helicopter during a dedication ceremony at the Chico Air Museum. Enloe Health’s FlightCare is the only hospital-owned and -operated air ambulance program in California. The new H130 arrived in Chico this month, after being manufactured by Airbus in France and retrofitted as an air ambulance by United Rotorcraft... Read more
14-Jun-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced that Bristow Leasing Limited, a UK subsidiary, has entered into a new Export Development Guarantee term-loan facility for an aggregate amount of up to €100 million with National Westminster Bank Plc (“NatWest”) as the original lender and UK Export Finance guaranteeing 80% of the facility (the “UKEF Debt”). The... Read more
7-Jun-2024Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Franciscan Health Crown Point has selected its Ascend Critical Care Review online program to provide continuing education to first responders. “We strive to provide our clinicians with the best available continuing education in order to provide our patients with the greatest care we can... Read more
3-Jun-2024Source: Centum
CENTUM has today released data covering the past year showing how Lifeseeker, its airborne phone location system, is helping Search and Rescue (SAR) teams around the world. With the number of successful missions increasing every year, it is becoming clear that Lifeseeker is an important part of SAR teams’ arsenal, particularly for rescues in urban... Read more
3-Jun-2024Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance
The region’s air ambulance charities have welcomed planning permission for a 24/7 helipad at Addenbrooke’s, the region’s Major Trauma Centre, to improve patient outcomes. East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA), Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) and Magpas Air Ambulance currently have use of a temporary helipad at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. A recent planning application was submitted and... Read more
31-May-2024Source: Leonardo
The Hellenic Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection is enhancing its emergency response capabilities by introducing three Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. Under the recently signed contract, the new aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2026 with two units dedicated to healthcare missions and disaster relief and one unit to be used... Read more
31-May-2024Source: US National Guard
Leaders of the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing got a first-hand look at a new rescue helicopter being built for the wing at the Sikorsky Aircraft plant in Stratford, Connecticut on May 15. Col. Shawn Fitzgerald, the 106th’s commander, led the delegations that got a chance to sign their names inside an... Read more
28-May-2024Source: Smith Myers
Smith Myers, has announced it has been selected to be integrated on the Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) Project. The Smith Myers’ ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection Location System has been chosen to be a key component of the upgrade. The CMLU Project aims to transition Canada’s AW101/CH-149 “Cormorant” SAR helicopter fleet to... Read more
28-May-2024Source: US Army
Evans Army Community Hospital’s helicopter landing pad is officially open for business, thanks to the hard work of the hospital’s Facilities Management Division, Fort Carson’s 4th Engineer Battalion and the Directorate of Public Works. EACH commemorated the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 17 with the support of an HH-60 MedEvac Helicopter static display from... Read more
24-May-2024Source: Air Methods
LifeNet of New York 7-14, in partnership with Volunteer Fire Company of Western, kicked off National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week by hosting a ribbon cutting and open house event commemorating LifeNet’s one year of providing lifesaving service to the Mohawk Valley Region and officially celebrating their relocation from Watertown to Westernville. Their new helicopter pad, hangar, and... Read more
23-May-2024Source: Omni
Omni Helicopters International, Latin America’s leading air mobility solutions provider, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® across its eligible affiliates worldwide. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviours proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. The prestigious award is... Read more
20-May-2024Source: BALPA
In response to the oral question to the Aviation Minister Anthony Browne in Parliament today, and his commitment to meet with Bristow (available below), BALPA General Secretary Amy Leversidge said: “We welcome the support from politicians for our striking members. “When Government meets with Bristow we expect Ministers to outline that companies and management with... Read more
14-May-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Connecticut, has been awarded a $32,609,208 definitization modification (PZ00252) to a previously awarded contract (FA8629-14-C-2403) for the test and qualification on the replacements on four obsolescing components on the HH-60W Combat Rescue helicopter. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $5,589,989,452. Work will be performed at Stratford,... Read more
14-May-2024Source: Queensland Government
Queensland Government Air (QGAir) has become the first emergency medical services helicopter operater in Australia to exceed 30,000 operational flight hours. During the 2023 Cairns floods, QGAir was responsible for carrying out aeromedical transfers in Cooktown, in addition to search and rescue welfare checks at several properties, ensuring the safety of Queenslanders affected by the floods.... Read more
14-May-2024Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has signed lease agreements with Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited (“Northern Rescue”) for two Leonardo AW169 helicopters which are scheduled to deliver in the coming months. The helicopters will operate missions from Northern Rescue’s bases in northern New Zealand, including the... Read more
13-May-2024Source: ARCH Air Medical Base
Celebrating two decades of providing life-saving care to the South Central Illinois region, ARCH 3 in Effingham held an intimate community gathering to mark the anniversary. Crew members, past and present, and community members came together at the ARCH Air Medical Base on May 4 to celebrate this major milestone. “Our 20 years of service... Read more
8-May-2024Source: CareFlight
National aeromedical not-for-profit CareFlight have teamed up with Tasmania-based Helicopter Resources (HeliRes) in a bid to transform emergency helicopter services for Tasmania. The Tasmanian Government has approached the market to upgrade and enhance the emergency helicopter services across the state. This new and substantially improved helicopter capability will support Ambulance Tasmania, Tasmania Police and land... Read more
8-May-2024Source: Air Methods
LifeNet South Carolina announced its relocation from Medical University of South Carolina – Orangeburg to its new location next to the Orangeburg County Fire District and Orangeburg Fire Training Center. Its service area remains unchanged as the program continues providing emergency air medical care to the people of Orangeburg County and beyond. “We are sad... Read more
7-May-2024
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) (“Bristow” or the “Company”) today reported net income attributable to the Company of $6.6 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for its quarter ended March 31, 2024 (the “Current Quarter”) on operating revenues of $329.4 million compared to net loss attributable to the Company of $7.9 million, or $0.28 per... Read more
7-May-2024Source: BALPA
The British Airline Pilots’ Association says its members in Bristow Helicopters have been forced to strike by a management which continues to belligerently ignore their calls for a fair and reasonable pay offer. The pilots and tech crew (including search and rescue winch operators and winch paramedics) will be involved in strike action on Tuesday... Read more
7-May-2024Source: HELP Appeal
The HELP Appeal has granted £1.8 million to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity which will fund the redevelopment of its Strensham airbase on the Worcestershire / Gloucestershire border. The redevelopment will include a new hangar replacing the existing one which is over 20 years old. Based in the Midlands, the HELP Appeal, operated by County Air... Read more
3-May-2024Source: Babcock
Babcock has been awarded a new contract with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) that will add long term resilience to the charity’s pre-hospital emergency care flight operations. We will continue as MAAC’s aviation partner for the next 10 years, operating MAAC’s fleet of helicopters as well as providing ground support, engineering and pilots. As a... Read more
1-May-2024Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a major support-by-the-hour contract with DRF Luftrettung for the engines powering its H145 helicopter fleet. This SBH® contract covers in-service support and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) for over 90 Arriel 2E engines. DRF Luftrettung is one of the biggest users of the Arriel engine in Europe. The contract will... Read more
30-Apr-2024Source: Air Ambulances UK
Air Ambulances UK, the national charity supporting the life-saving work of Air Ambulance charities across the UK, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU), the governing body for motorcycle sport in the British Isles. This exciting collaboration between Air Ambulances UK and ACU will see the two organisations working together... Read more
30-Apr-2024Source: ADAC Luftrettung
[electronic translation] The non-profit ADAC Luftrettung looks back on 40 successful years at its Fulda location. On April 3, 1984, the ADAC rescue helicopter “Christoph 28” took off from its station at the Fulda Clinic for the first time to provide quick help from the air. Since then, the crew has been called to around... Read more
29-Apr-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and GDAT, have signed a contract for up to 20 H175 helicopters (ten firm orders and ten options). GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), a start-up helicopter leasing and finance company based in Dublin, Ireland, will be marketing these H175 helicopters to customers in the energy, SAR, EMS and parapublic market segments worldwide. “GDHF is very pleased... Read more
29-Apr-2024Source: ADAC Luftrettung
On April 10, 2024, winch training by the non-profit ADAC Luftrettung will start in the Eschenlohe municipality. The exercise takes place in cooperation with the Bavarian Mountain Rescue Service west of the A95 motorway. Flights with the ADAC rescue helicopter are planned from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Teams consisting of a total of 14... Read more
26-Apr-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and Unite the Union have reached an agreement in preparation for the transition to the next Irish Coast Guard Search & Rescue (SAR) Aviation Contract. The new framework agreement between Bristow and Unite... Read more
24-Apr-2024Source: Air Ambulances UK
Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, is calling upon all UK political parties, MPs, Government bodies and Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) to pledge their support for critical policy initiatives ahead of the forthcoming General Election. With 21 independent air ambulance charities operating across the... Read more
24-Apr-2024Source: ADAC Luftrettung
Departure into the fourth decade of life: The non-profit ADAC Luftrettung has been operating the state of Brandenburg’s intensive care transport helicopter (ITH) “Christoph Brandenburg” at its Senftenberg location since April 20, 1994. Together with the ADAC rescue helicopter “Christoph 33”, which has also been stationed there since 1991, it brings people quick help from... Read more
23-Apr-2024Source: ADAC Luftrettung
Large-scale exercise for emergencies: The non-profit ADAC Luftrettung is training special operations with the rescue winch from Sunday, April 14th to Wednesday, April 17th. The four-day training takes place at Mainz Finthen airfield and on the Rhine at Bingen Hafen. The Flying Yellow Angels ask for your understanding regarding the additional flight movements. In addition... Read more
23-Apr-2024Source: Smith Myers
Smith Myers , the global leader in cellular communications solutions, proudly announces the selection by Nova Systems of its ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Location and Communications system for integration into its airborne mission system contract for a European Coast Guard. ARTEMIS will be installed across a fleet of AW189 helicopters, playing a crucial role in supporting... Read more
22-Apr-2024Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has marked 10 years (17 April 2024) since its life-saving crew carried out the charity’s first blood transfusion. In 2014, the crew responded to a road traffic collision in the New Forest and administered blood before taking the critically unwell patient to hospital. In the last five years... Read more
22-Apr-2024Source: ADAC Luftrettung
The non-profit ADAC Luftrettung will remain the operator of the “Christoph 32” rescue helicopter for another ten years. The special purpose association for emergency services and fire brigade alerting (ZRF) for the Ingolstadt region has now announced this following an EU-wide tender. The new contract with a term from April 1, 2025 to March 31,... Read more
22-Apr-2024Source: Air Methods
For the third year in a row, the Air Methods of Kentucky program organized its Battle of the Bases blood drives across the state of Kentucky, including its base in Corydon, IN. This friendly “battle” among the six bases has garnered more than 300 blood-unit donations in the past two years, and this year, they... Read more
22-Apr-2024Source: EliFriulia
On April 2, we had the honour of participating in the official opening ceremony of the new Croatian Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), held in the city of Rijeka, that marked the beginning of a vital service that will save lives and enhance emergency response in Croatia. The event included a demonstration of a unique combined... Read more
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
