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
18-Apr-2024Source: HELP Appeal
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust officially opened its new upgraded hospital landing site for air ambulances today. The helipad was funded by a £321,000 donation from the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding hospital helipads. Senior executives from the Trust, Wiltshire Air Ambulance, the HELP Appeal and other stakeholders attended the... Read more
17-Apr-2024Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has taken a step forward in its pursuit to relocate its airbase and charity operations to new headquarters at a proposal site at George Curl Way in Eastleigh. The charity has submitted a planning application to make changes to the site, including a helipad, parking spaces including electric... Read more
16-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, announced the appointment of Philip Bartlett as Director, Irish Search and Rescue (SAR), effective immediately. With over 33 years’ experience in Irish and U.K. aviation, Bartlett brings a thorough understanding of the Irish... Read more
15-Apr-2024Source: Ecocopter
In this new cycle CLC will have a complete solution based on an Airbus EC-135 helicopter, in addition to a highly trained and experienced crew, constant preventive maintenance service, availability of the helicopter every day of the year and at any time (based at the heliport of Clínica Las Condes) and a contract adapted to... Read more
12-Apr-2024Source: The Air Ambulance Service
The CEO of The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS), Peta Wilkinson, is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge in honour of her late friend – whilst also raising vital funds for the lifesaving air ambulance charity. The Air Ambulance Service operates the local air ambulance services for Warwickshire & Northamptonshire and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, as... Read more
12-Apr-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Ireland teams have passed another major milestone towards delivering next generation Search and Rescue aviation services in the country. Following a robust application process and a series of detailed assessments Bristow Ireland is now recognised at Paramedic level as a Clinical Practice Guideline Service provider by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council. This means medical... Read more
12-Apr-2024Source: Corewell Health
North Flight Aero Med, a joint operation between Corewell HealthTM (formerly Spectrum Health) and Munson Healthcare, has added a Sikorsky S-76 C++ helicopter to its fleet. The aircraft will be available to the media on Tuesday, April 9, from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. at the North Flight Aero Med Hangar at 1840 Stultz Drive, Traverse City,... Read more
11-Apr-2024Source: LifeFlight Australia
LifeFlight Australia CEO, Ashley van de Velde OAM, has thanked RACQ for its dedication to the network over the past 30 years. The RACQ naming rights sponsorship of LifeFlight Rescue will come to an end on 30 June after the State Government last year announced additional 10-year funding of $586.1 million to LifeFlight’s rescue service.... Read more
11-Apr-2024Source: HELP Appeal
Thanks to a £270,000 donation from the HELP Appeal, the only helipad charity in the country – which has this year already funded new funded emergency helipads on the Isle of Gigha and Mull – the construction of the Campbeltown Hospital helipad on the Kintyre peninsula in the west of Scotland, became complete and operational... Read more
11-Apr-2024Source: The Irish Times
A company which last year failed to stop the lifting of a suspension on the award of an €800 million contract for the Irish Coast Guard air search and rescue service has brought a new High Court challenge. CHC Ireland, the current provider of the service, says a decision of the Minister for Transport to... Read more
9-Apr-2024Source: Air Idaho Rescue
The Air Idaho Rescue rotor wing and fixed wing bases in Idaho Falls are proud to announce they now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every air medical transport. Their bases in Driggs and Salmon already carry whole blood, so now the entire Air Idaho Rescue fleet can utilize this improved resource. Having whole... Read more
9-Apr-2024Source: Lakeland TODAY
County of St. Paul will continue its partnership with STARS Air Ambulance, increasing its annual contribution to a fixed rate of $14,000 for 2024 and 2025. The County previously had a $2 per capita agreement with STARS, which equalled an annual contribution of about $13,000. Over 90 per cent of Alberta municipalities are partnered with... Read more
5-Apr-2024Source: Air Methods
While Waco is expected to be an ideal place to view the coming eclipse, the AirLift Texas crew knows that 100,000 visitors in the city could cause problems in case of a medical emergency. When jammed streets make it difficult for ground ambulances to reach people injured in car accidents or suffering from heart attacks... Read more
4-Apr-2024Source: Air Ambulance Kent Surrey & Sussex
Air Ambulance Kent Surrey & Sussex we are launching an urgent £1 million fundraising appeal, ‘Buy it for Life’, to raise the final funds we need to secure the future of our lifesaving helicopter and enable us to reach more patients and save even more lives across Kent Surrey and Sussex. Until now we have... Read more
3-Apr-2024Source: Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has welcomed a new leadership team with the appointment of a new Chair of the Board of Directors, Mr John Fenwick and new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Steven Underwood. Steven Underwood served for 25 years in the Royal Air Force (UK) as a pilot, flying multiple Helicopter and Fast Jet aircraft, and has... Read more
2-Apr-2024Source: Hampshire IOW Air Ambulance
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Millstream Productions have thanked its “remarkable supporters” for crowning them the People’s Choice Award at the Smiley Charity Film Awards on Wednesday 20 March 2024. The life-saving charity received enough votes from the public to ensure it took Gold ahead of Havens Hospice and Born Free, who... Read more
28-Mar-2024Source: Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance’s first decade of life-saving service was marked at a special Scottish Parliamentary Reception at Holyrood this week. Hosted by John Swinney MSP, the reception brought together major funders, supporters, trustees, charity staff, helicopter crew, volunteers and former patients who have all played a part in helping SCAA raise over £50 million... Read more
26-Mar-2024Source: LifeFlight
The Maranoa region is now home to a brand-new interactive attraction, giving visitors and locals not only a taste of the Queensland Outback, but a behind-the-scenes experience of what it takes to run LifeFlight – Queensland’s leading aeromedical organisation. Guests can wander through the exhibit, interact, explore and learn about the world of aviation and medicine... Read more
20-Mar-2024Source: STARS
STARS announced that TD Bank Group has committed $600,000 over the next three years to support the replacement of its Computer Aided Dispatch system (CAD). TD’s generosity will help STARS reach, treat, and transport more patients as safely and quickly as possible. Thanks to TD’s donation, funded through the TD Ready Commitment, STARS will move... Read more
14-Mar-2024Source: STARS
Critical patients can now receive care quicker than ever before, with the launch of a virtual care trial by STARS in partnership with Saskatchewan Health Authority. STARS Virtual Care allows Transport Physicians to be connected to local providers during active missions via a secure video connection. The trial is underway across the province of Saskatchewan.... Read more
14-Mar-2024Source: Air Methods
Wyoming Life Flight, based in Casper and serving the entire state of Wyoming, is proud to announce they now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every air medical transport. Wyoming Life Flight is the first and only community-based air ambulance service in the state with this capability. Having whole blood aboard their helicopter and... Read more
13-Mar-2024Source: Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria (AV) has extended its contract with Babcock Australasia (Babcock) to continue providing air ambulance operations to support paramedics in providing Best Care to patients across Victoria. The five-year extension of the existing arrangement for the Air Ambulance helicopter fleet, valued at more than $370 million, will come into effect from 1 January 2026.... Read more
13-Mar-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance
Members of the Devon Air Ambulance fundraising team were delighted to receive the Exeter Living Award for local charities on behalf of the organisation on Thursday evening. The team was up against some worthy competitors locally and were thrilled to have been awarded the accolade. Jo Rigby, Head of Fundraising at Devon Air Ambulance said:... Read more
8-Mar-2024Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Dr Reid, a highly regarded Consultant in Emergency Medicine joins YAA taking up a brand-new role, with emphasis on clinical care delivery, evaluation and clinical governance. His responsibilities will umbrella patient safety and clinical quality provided by YAA clinical crew alongside leading the strategy for medical innovation and development. Mike Harrop, YAA Chairman commented on... Read more
8-Mar-2024Source: AdventHealth West Florida Division
The AdventHealth West Florida Division has officially launched AdventHealth AirStar 1, a medical helicopter set to redefine the landscape of patient transfers within the Tampa Bay region. AdventHealth AirStar 1 is a significant investment and commitment by AdventHealth to enhance the efficiency and safety of hospital-to-hospital transfers, minimizing delays in critical care transport. This state-of-the-art twin-engine... Read more
7-Mar-2024Source: Priority 1 Air Rescue
Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), a world leader in providing full spectrum mission training and operational services, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 5-year training contract with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to provide instructor-led basic aircraft systems training, hoist search and rescue (SAR), helicopter external sling load operations (HESLO), fast-rope/rappelling,... Read more
7-Mar-2024Source: Leonardo
The Leonardo AW189 super medium helicopter’s success grows stronger in Malaysia and Asia. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has selected the type for its long range search and rescue requirement. Four aircraft will be delivered under a contract signed with Galaxy Aerospace Malaysia Sdn Bhd between 2025 and 2026, adding to a fleet of... Read more
7-Mar-2024Source: Priority 1 Air Rescue
Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) is celebrating its 25th anniversary dedicated to providing rear-crew centric mission training and operations with the expansion of its Search and Rescue Tactical Training Academy (SART/TAC) located in Mesa, Arizona by building and implementing a second Hoist Procedural Tower (HPT) that is currently employed with two Advanced Aircrew Mission Simulators... Read more
6-Mar-2024
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) reported net loss attributable to the Company of $7.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for its quarter ended December 31, 2023 (the “Current Quarter”) on operating revenues of $329.6 million compared to net income attributable to the Company of $4.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the quarter... Read more
5-Mar-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Thai Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has said he would appeal a funding request rejection for two Kamov Ka32 helicopters for the ministry’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM). Mr Anutin, who also serves as deputy prime minister, said the DDPM needs two more Ka32s and the first purchase should come from the 2024 fiscal... Read more
4-Mar-2024Source: Heli Austria
Heli Austria, a leading operator in mission-critical helicopter services across Europe, has announced a strategic partnership with TracPlus, equipping their entire fleet of 37 aircraft with the advanced tracking, communications, and fleet management solutions. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in operational safety, efficiency, and responsiveness for Heli Austria’s wide array of services, including heavy... Read more
4-Mar-2024Source: HELP Appeal
For the first time, the Corps of Royal Engineers, and the HELP (Helicopter Emergency Landing Pads) Appeal, the only helipad charity in the country, will be working together to build a much-needed emergency helipad on the community owned Isle of Gigha. Gigha is located on the most southerly Hebridean Islands, three miles west of the... Read more
1-Mar-2024Source: Air Methods
LifeNet 7-14 announced its official relocation from its sister location in Watertown, NY to Westernville, NY—where life-saving service continues to the Mohawk Valley region and beyond. The LifeNet team partnered with the Town of Western and the Fire Company to break ground on the new location in October 2023. The newly built helicopter pad, hangar,... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo orders recently signed for a total of three AW139s, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with over... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: DRF Luftrettung
In 2023, numerous patients benefited from rapid rescue from the air: DRF Luftrettung helicopters and aircraft were alerted a total of 36,413 times to provide seriously ill or injured people with highly professional medical assistance as quickly as possible. Last year, DRF Luftrettung helicopters were called out on 28,191 emergency missions and 7,857 intensive care... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Equinor
One person has died following the helicopter crash outside Bergen in Norway on the night of Wednesday 28th February. The helicopter was on a training assignment for Equinor ’s SAR service for the Oseberg area in the North Sea. “This is a deeply tragic incident. Today is a difficult day for many, and our thoughts... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Following the Bristow SAR S92 accident off Norway last night, we observe that practically every offshore flight involving Sikorsky S92s has been cancelled. As this story is published, one Bristow S92 G-CKXL is on long finals for Aberdeen and one Offshore Helicopter Services S92 G-VINP is outbound north-east from Aberdeen to a rig No S92s... Read more
29-Feb-2024
February 28, 2024 — Earlier today, Bristow Group Inc. confirmed that one of its search and rescue helicopters, registration LN-OIJ with six crew members onboard, was involved in an accident during a training exercise approximately 15 nautical miles west of Bergen, Norway. It is with deep sadness that we can report one fatality has been confirmed.... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced a framework agreement including firm orders for 10 AW189 super medium helicopters plus 10 options. Bristow is currently operating 21 AW189 helicopters globally with another five due off the assembly line in 2024. The new framework... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results after market close on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. In connection with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, March 6, 2024, to begin at 9 a.m. ET (8... Read more
27-Feb-2024
Flightcell and Guardian Mobility proudly announce that Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has selected the Flightcell DZMx and Guardian Mobility G6 Certus 100 terminal for its S-92 search and rescue (SAR) helicopters operating in Norway. The Flightcell DZMx is an innovative and all-in-one satellite... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Spectrolab
Spectrolab, Inc. is introducing its newest Nightsun® airborne searchlight at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim this week. The Nightsun® SXP-10 features a new innovative searchlight design which builds on more than 50 years of high intensity searchlight design and manufacturing heritage. State-of-the-art solid-state Laser Excited Phosphorus (LEP) lighting technology was combined with the latest in... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America’s AeroSync Max, a wireless air-ground communications system (AGCS), has been selected by Nova Systems for more than 20 additional installations on its airborne C4ISR mission systems solution for Leonardo AW139/189 and Sikorsky S-92 helicopters deployed in a search and rescue (SAR) role with customers in Europe. For the Nova Systems application,... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: Vita Inclinata
Vita AerospaceTM, part of Vita Inclinata Technologies, an innovator in intelligent lifting solutions for rescue crews and other field safety applications, unveils today the new PELICAN Rapid Extraction Device (R.E.D.), a full-capture hybrid rescue product, developed by Air Rescue Systems® (ARS), alongside its expanded training program. The company is showcasing these groundbreaking advancements for the... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: NEMSPA
The National EMS Pilot Association (NEMSPA) proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedication to advancing the professionalism, safety, and advocacy of Air Medical Pilots nationwide. Founded in 1984, NEMSPA has played a pivotal role in shaping the Air Medical Transport industry, championing excellence and ensuring the highest standards of patient care for... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation will be at the HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim on February 27-29 at Booth #2922. This year’s booth will feature an EC145C2e from Benefis Mercy Flight. The aircraft marks the first EMS aircraft in Metro’s fleet to be outfitted with the Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom Extension system, allowing flight crews to maintain continuous communication even when... Read more
22-Feb-2024Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Southwest Technical College has selected Air Methods Ascend’s Critical Care Review and EMS Review online programs to integrate into the curriculum for students in their public safety programs. Located in Cedar City, UT, Southwest Technical College is a local, accredited technical college that... Read more
21-Feb-2024Source: BALPA
The British Airline Pilots’ Association has given notice to Bristow Helicopters that it will call on its members to strike in March. BALPA has been in negotiation with the company for months, but Bristow has failed to put forward any offer that its pilots and tech crew could support. Following a strong ballot result of... Read more
19-Feb-2024Source: Naval Air Station
Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West was recognized as the 2023 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Search and Rescue (SAR) Model Manager Aviation Unit of the Year during a SAR Symposium held aboard Naval Base Coronado. The Marlin SAR team at NAS Key West consists of 57 personnel: eleven officers, ten enlisted aircrew and corpsmen,... Read more
16-Feb-2024Source: Priority 1 Air Rescue
Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), a world leader in helicopter Search and Rescue (SAR) and Tactical mission operational training and support, is pleased to announce the award of a multi-year contract by French Ministry of Armed Forces Command to provide virtual SAR, Tactical, Aerial Use of Force/Gunnery , and NVIS simulation and training support services... Read more
15-Feb-2024Source: US Air Force
The 101st Rescue Squadron, assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard, won the Top Squadron award at a competition for combat search and rescue, also known as CSAR, at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, November 2023. The 101st Rescue Squadron competed against six other squadrons from across the... Read more
15-Feb-2024Source: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue
They have been flipped upside down, blindfolded and experienced a simulated crash in the middle of the night – all to become an RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Critical Care Doctor. There are 26 new graduates from LifeFlight Australia’s specialist training academy in Brisbane, set to join aeromedical crews across the state. While some of the latest... Read more
14-Feb-2024Source: Air Methods
While the new year is a time for looking forward, the emergency air medical team at CareFlight 5 in Santa Fe is reflecting on the accomplishments of one of their own. Flight Paramedic Cory Myers recently celebrated two important milestones—15 years in the profession and 1,400 air medical transport flights. “I look back at that... Read more
13-Feb-2024Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Yates County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online programs to provide additional training for its emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and medics. Located in the Finger Lakes Region of the State of New York, midway between Pennsylvania and Lake Ontario,... Read more
12-Feb-2024Source: Cambridge Design Technology
Cambridge– and Suffolk-based CAD and product design specialists Cambridge Design Technology (CDT) have just delivered their latest pro bono charitable project. The project involved the creation of large, detailed, scale replica models of the new fleet aircraft to be used by Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT), the Augusta Westland AW169, twin-engine helicopter. To create... Read more
8-Feb-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), marking a significant step towards the next generation of Coast Guard search and rescue aviation services in Ireland. “Gaining an... Read more
7-Feb-2024Source: STARS
A Saskatchewan newborn baby needing critical care was recently helped by STARS as the organization completed its first ever helicopter neonatal intensive care transport in Saskatchewan. A major accomplishment for STARS, the new equipment used in the mission received approval late last year, and when the need arose in December 2023, STARS crews were able... Read more
7-Feb-2024Source: GoAERO
Today, at the Vertical Flight Society’s 2024 Transformative Vertical Flight conference, GoAERO announced the launch of its three-year, global competition – the GoAERO Prize, which aims to inspire the creation of portable, versatile and autonomy-enabled Emergency Response Flyers. Throughout the competition, teams will compete for more than $2 million in total prizes. The competition is a global call to... Read more
6-Feb-2024Source: Centum
CENTUM will present at the Airborne Public Safety Association Rescue Summit in Anaheim at the end of February, talking about how Lifeseeker can save lives. The conference, running in conjunction with HELI-EXPO 2024, will focus on the vital role VTOL aircraft play in rescue operations. Héctor Estévez, CENTUM CEO, will show how Lifeseeker helps search and rescue professionals... Read more
6-Feb-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance
Devon Air Ambulance’s (DAA) Community Landing Site Network has achieved a major milestone launching its 200th Community Landing Site at Tews Lane Playing Field, Fremington. DAA’s extensive network of 200 surveyed landing sites have allowed their aircraft to land in many towns and villages across Devon during the ‘hours of darkness’ enabling their specialist medical crew to... Read more
5-Feb-2024Source: Bulgarian Government
[electronic translation] The first hospital heliport in Sofia is already registered according to the requirements for HEMS. It is located at St. Anne’s UMBAL and will be included in the air medical emergency system. This was announced by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Georgi Gvozdeikov, during the presentation of the registration documents at the... Read more
5-Feb-2024Source: FAA
In response to a biennial request from Helicopter Association International (HAI), the FAA has issued a two-year extension of Exemption 6002, permitting properly trained air ambulance/medical evacuation pilots employed by HAI member companies to remove and reinstall liquid oxygen (LOX) system containers under certain conditions. This extension, titled 6002O, is effective 01 February 2024 and,... Read more
