RBC makes C$500K donation to STARS
Source: Leader~Post, 16-May-13
Lacy Panno, a flight nurse with the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS), is excited. (See Full Story)
Great Slave Helicopters introduces BK117
Source: Eurocopter Canada, 03-May-13
Great Slave Helicopters (GSH) has taken delivery of a BK117 from the Eurocopter Canada Service Center after customization. The BK117 was originally purchased in Germany, with Eurocopter Canada performing various modifications to customize the aircraft. Great Slave Helicopters BK117 complements their existing fleet of twenty-four Eurocopter aircraft. Their extensive Eurocopter fleet consists of the following [...]
Regular sightseeing tours start in London
Source: The London Helicopter, 01-May-13
The UK’s first public helicopter service to sell individual seats online launches on 1st May when The London Helicopter introduces regular sightseeing flights from The Barclays London Heliport in Battersea. This innovative offering at www.thelondonhelicopter.com allows passengers to pre-book seats for helicopter sightseeing trips over the Capital taking off from London’s only commercially licensed Heliport. The new [...]
STARS begins night missions from Saskatoon base
Source: STARS, 28-Feb-13
STARS Air Ambulance begins 24-hour-a-day operations at its Saskatoon base. Since launching service in mid-October, the Saskatoon base has been providing service 12-hours per day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. “Safety is always our priority,” says Ron Dufresne, vice-president of Saskatchewan operations. “Now that the majority of clinical and aviation staff have had time [...]
Alberta Health Services moves STARS BK117 to Edmonton Airport
Source: Alberta Health Services, 21-Jan-13
Patients living in northern Alberta will continue to have access to rapid, reliable, and safe emergency care when the new air ambulance base is relocated to the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) in March. Alberta Health Services air ambulance operations are moving to a new 3,600 square-metre hangar at the Edmonton International Airport, immediately adjacent to [...]
Funding boost for Queensland’s EMS operations
Source: Queensland Government, 03-Jan-13
Increased funding for community-based emergency helicopter operators has been granted as the Newman Government considers plans for lasting change in their financial support. A new funding model for these essential services is detailed in the Summary Report of the Review of Aeromedical Helicopter Services in Queensland – November 2012, released for consultation by Health Minister [...]
CareFlight to fly more children across New South Wales
Source: CareFlight, 28-Nov-12
National aeromedical charity CareFlight has been selected by the NSW Government to fly medical teams from the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS) from January next year. Starting on 1 January, CareFlight will provide two helicopters to fly the NETS teams and patients from all over NSW to leading metropolitan hospitals in Sydney, Newcastle [...]
Aeromed to establish base in Punta Gorda
Source: NBC2, 28-Nov-12
Charlotte County commissioners in Florida gave Aeromed the green light to base a medical helicopter in Punta Gorda. (see full story) Aeromed currently has two EC135s and three BK117s – operated for them by Air Methods
New Zealand – Waikato Region upgraded from Bell 222 to BK117SD2
Source: Philips SAR Trust, 27-Nov-12
After a two-year quest, a new rescue and air ambulance helicopter has been purchased for the Waikato and King Country community. The multi-role BK117 is a multi-million dollar investment for Philips Search & Rescue Trust, operator of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter based in Hamilton. “The capabilities that this BK117 adds to our rescue portfolio are [...]
Telecoms company Telus passes $1M barrier in STARS donations
25-Nov-12
The Telus logo was added to the STARS helicopter in a ceremony on Wednesday morning for surpassing the $1 million mark in giving to the charity. (see full story)
ARHT helicopter to carry ultrasound equipment
Source: Voxy, 13-Nov-12
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter (ARHT) is the first rescue helicopter service in New Zealand to carry portable ultrasound equipment, giving it the potential to save more lives. (see full story)
STARS expanding flight hours in Manitoba
Source: Winnipeg Sun, 29-Oct-12
We understand the importance of the life-saving service that STARS provides and the need for this vital assistance to be available 24/7 (see full story)
PennSTAR to replace a BK117C1 with EC145
Source: American Eurocopter, 24-Oct-12
The University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) is boosting its PennSTAR AMS (Air Medical Services) fleet with the purchase of a new EC145. PennSTAR currently flies three BK117s and four EC135s. The new EC145 is scheduled to be in service by summer 2013, replacing one of the BK117 C1 aircraft. “PennMedicine and PennSTAR are always [...]
STARS begins night missions from Regina base
Source: STARS, 31-Jul-12
July 30, 2012 - Today STARS air ambulance is beginning 24-hour-a-day operations at its Regina base. Until now, the STARS Regina base has only operated 12-hours per day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Now that the majority of clinical and aviation staff have had time to become comfortable with the terrain and providing service in [...]
STARS founder steps down, but not away
Source: Calgary Herald, 04-Jul-12
Dr. Gregory Powell and wife Linda retire but remain ambassadors for pioneering Alberta emergency service (see full story)
NSW Government gives Au$1.5M to Westpac Life Saver Rescue
Source: Westpac Life Saver Rescue, 27-Jun-12
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher recently announced $1.5million in funding for Surf Life Saving NSW to assist the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter. “This funding will ensure this vital search and rescue helicopter service continues to provide a 24/7 service in the Greater Sydney Region and a [...]
South African Air Force buys 6 Particle Separators
Source: Airwork, 26-Jun-12
In May 2012 the South African Air Force took delivery and installed the first of six Airwork BK117 Particle Separators (Sand Filters), seen above in grey. The Airwork particle separator replaced an existing Eurocopter design and early indications are that the SAAF is extremely happy with its performance. With the new filters fitted a decrease [...]
STARS officially launches operations in Saskatchewan
Source: STARS, 01-May-12
Regina, SK, April 30, 2012 – As of noon today, the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) was ready to provide helicopter air ambulance services for critically ill and injured patients in southern Saskatchewan. Following a brief ceremony involving dignitaries and former patients, the organization opened its base in Regina. “This is a historic day for [...]
Enerplus passes $500,000 milestone in donations to STARS
Source: STARS, 27-Apr-12
Enerplus Corporation, who have been strong supporters of STARS since 1992, have reached the $500,000 giving milestone. A celebration, which included a logo unveiling on the STARS helicopter, was held on April 25 for the independent oil and gas producer at the STARS Calgary hanger. “Enerplus has been in business for over 25 years, and [...]
STARS sets date for Saskatchewan start
Source: STARS, 12-Apr-12
The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) is pleased to announce it will launch its first Saskatchewan base on Monday, April 30 in Regina. Beginning at 12 p.m. (noon), STARS will be ready to provide safe, rapid medical transport for critically ill and injured patients in southern Saskatchewan. “We’re very excited that helicopter air medical [...]
EASA approves 850hp engine BK117 upgrade
Source: Airwork NZ, 22-Mar-12
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the BK117-850D2 engine upgrade. This STC allows for the replacement of the standard BK117-B2 750hp engines with upgraded 850hp engines. This increase in power significantly improves One Engine Inoperative (OEI) performance, allowing the BK117-850D2 to achieve true Category A standard. The [...]
CCS Corp donates $100,000 to STARS
Source: CCS, 29-Feb-12
The essential, life-saving services STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) provides will now be further supported in western Canada thanks to a $100,000 donation from CCS Corporation. “Many of our employees live and work in rural communities, so there is a natural link to support an organization such as STARS,” said John Gibson, president and [...]
STARS launches in Manitoba with new crew of 14
Source: STARS, 23-Feb-12
A permanent Manitoba crew of 14 paramedics, nurses and pilots is now responding to emergency calls across the province with the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) helicopter ambulance, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced today. “These paramedics, nurses and pilots are a critical link in patient care and their training and expertise will truly help [...]
DRF signs 10-year full-fleet power-by-the-hour Eurocopter service agreement
Source: Eurocopter, 15-Feb-12
Germany’s DRF Luftrettung today signed a power-by-the-hour service agreement with Eurocopter, ensuring optimized technical support with fixed maintenance costs and minimized downtime for this air rescue organization’s large helicopter fleet. DRF Luftrettung currently operates 45 Eurocopter helicopters for emergency medical services, composed of the EC145, EC135 and BK117 versions. In 2011, the company agreed to [...]
Summit Aviation appointed Eurocopter Service Center
Source: American Eurocopter, 12-Feb-12
Summit Aviation added as service center in key northeast region From Eurocopter booth #1917 at the 2012 Heli-Expo, American Eurocopter announced today that it has reached an agreement that will add Summit Aviation, based in Middletown, Delaware, to its extensive network of independent service centers across North America. “Providing our customers with the service and [...]
Air Care of Cincinnati selects EC145 – needs “two, possibly three”
Source: American Eurocopter, 12-Feb-12
From Heli-Expo 2012, American Eurocopter has announced that Air Care, which serves Cincinnati’s University Hospital and West Chester Hospital in Butler County, has chosen the EC145 to upgrade its fleet of BK-117 helicopters. Since its inception in 1984, the Air Care flight team has completed more than 28,000 accident-free patient care flight missions. They currently [...]
DRF signs Turbomeca support contract for EC145/BK117 engines
Source: Turbomeca, 12-Feb-12
Turbomeca (Safran group) sign a five-year support contract at the time of flight with its DRF Luftrettung * EMS missions in Germany, Austria and Denmark. Proposed by Turbomeca SBH ® contract provides customers with offers tailored to their operational needs. Recently, DRF Luftrettung ordered 25 EC145 helicopters T2, which will be equipped with the latest [...]
STARS Lottery launches with prize fund of $5.2M
Source: STARS, 17-Jan-12
The 19th annual STARS Lottery officially launches today with 3,200 prizes worth over $5.2 million retail. The STARS Lottery raised over $10 million net during the 2011 campaign and continues to be the single largest source of funding to keep STARS in the sky. “STARS flies an average of four missions a day in Alberta, [...]
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust adds BK117
Source: Voxy, 04-Jan-12
The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust has taken delivery of a BK117 rescue helicopter just as the region moves into the busiest time of the year. It joins the AS350 they already operate, more than doubling their capabilities (see full story)
PSNI to build helipad in Enniskillen police station
23-Dec-11
Police Service of Northern Ireland say that having a helipad in County Fermanagh will mean the aircraft can be refuelled at any time without having to return to its base. Two other remote landing pads are in operation – at Mahon Road in Portadown and Maydown, near Londonderry. (see full story) CAA photo
Boston Medflight creates third base to provide faster service
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-Dec-11
Lawrence Municipal Airport is the location of a new base for Boston Medflight, a satellite location to help provide a better service from Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. The airport is located off Route 125 in North Andover, and operations began there on 21st November with a helicopter moving in from Hancom Field in [...]
Hartford Hospital’s Life Star wins AAMS award
Source: Hartford Hospital, 22-Nov-11
It’s the life-saving medical helicopter that has been saving lives since 1985, and its team just received a great honor. The LIFE STAR program, owned and operated by Hartford Hospital, has been selected as a recipient of the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Program of the Year for 2011. The Program of the Year [...]
STARS announces 2011 charity dinner/auction
Source: STARS, 26-Sep-11
Join us for the 8th Annual Bragg Creek Benefit Dinner & Auction for STARS on Saturday, October 15, 2011. The evening will include a three-course roast beef dinner catered by locally-owned The Steak Pit Restaurant and a chance to bid on a wide array of live and silent auction items. Tickets are $75 each or [...]
Air Ambulance raises $1.3M from one event
Source: STARS, 07-Sep-11
The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) is pleased to announce that CEO Rescue in the Rockies for STARS raised the single largest dollar amount ever in one day for STARS with a record-breaking $1.3 million. STARS partnered with five prominent Calgary-based CEOs and dropped them in Kananaskis Country, 25 kilometres northeast of Canmore, just [...]
Ohio’s University Air Care limits night flights until NVG is installed
Source: WLWT, 11-Aug-11
The helicopters will still be able to fly to airports and hospital helipads in the dark, flights that do not require NVG use. (full story) University Air Care operates BK117s from two bases in Ohio
Life Star staying at Norwich hospital despite state cuts
Source: Norwich Bulletin, 24-Jul-11
Hartford Hospital officials have renewed their commitment to keeping the Life Star program at The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT (Full story)
Air Methods returns to Trimble County, Kentucky
Source: Madison Courier, 30-Jun-11
Air Methods returned to Trimble County on June 3 and wasted no time meeting the public. On June 4 the company, located next to the Bedford Fire and Rescue building between Bedford and Milton, had an open house that included food, drinks, music and a showing of the BK117 helicopter. (Full article)
Manitoba Government makes STARS contract permanent
Source: Govt of Manitoba, 28-Jun-11
The province has signed a memorandum of understanding with the non-profit Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) to make the helicopter ambulance program permanent in Manitoba, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced today. “The STARS team has made a real difference in Manitoba’s flood fight and we thank them for their hard work,” said Oswald. “Helicopter [...]
Precision Drilling donates $1 million to STARS
Source: STARS, 28-Jun-11
Precision Drilling achieved a cumulative giving milestone of $1.8 million when they presented STARS with $1 million to be donated over the next five years. The organization is the first oil and gas service company to reach this level of giving to STARS. Precision Drilling’s logo was relocated on the STARS helicopter from the upper [...]
STARS receives Can$5M donation from Crescent Point Energy
Source: STARS, 15-May-11
STARS is celebrating a $5 million donation from Crescent Point Energy (CPE) toward the establishment of a STARS program in Saskatchewan in 2012, and at a recent presentation, STARS presents a model AW139 helicopter to CPE. STARS signed an agreement with the government of Saskatchewan to develop a helicopter emergency medical services program in the [...]
ATP adds coverage for Eurocopter BK 117 C-1
Source: ATP, 09-May-11
ATP has added coverage for the Eurocopter Deutschland BK 117 C-1 and the Arriel 1E engine. The new models will also be added to appropriate libraries as listed below Product Code Library Description Effectivity, Library Change B163 BK117C-1 & Arriel 1E BK117 C-1, Arriel 1E, 1E2 B367 Arriel 1 Series Add Arriel 1E, 1E2 B160 [...]
Cambridge Airport opens operations centre for East Anglian Air Ambulance
Source: Cambridge Airport, 12-Apr-11
Cambridge Airport will be bolstering the full time presence of the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) service when a new, dedicated operations centre is officially opened on 19 April 2011. The “Archie Morson Centre” has been equipped and decorated courtesy of The Marshall Group, and will be at the heart of all EAAA operations in [...]
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center choses Native Air
Source: Omniflight, 05-Apr-11
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center has chosen Native Air as its air ambulance provider. This partnership will ensure that lifesaving air transport is readily available for the Sun City West and surrounding communities. “There are a number of reasons we chose Native Air,” said John Harrington, Jr., CEO, of the nonprofit hospital located at [...]
Westpac rescue helicopter to remain in Narooma district skies
Source: Narooma News, 02-Mar-11
The Westpac Life Saver has completed its first summer on the NSW south coast, finishing its season on Monday night. But word has come through of government funding that will keep rescue chopper 3 in Narooma district skies.
Western Coal donates C$500K to STARS
Source: STARS, 24-Feb-11
Western Coal Corp today announced a five-year, $500,000 commitment to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS). Mr. Keith Calder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Coal, is presenting a cheque to STARS Grande Prairie Base Major Gifts Manager Glenda Farnden in the community of Tumbler Ridge on February 23, 2011. “In December 2010, [...]
East Anglian Air Ambulance provide update on “operational issues”
Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance, 21-Feb-11
The NHS Ambulance Trust has praised the ‘remarkable speed’ in which the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) solved a potentially difficult air operations issue this weekend. Late on Friday afternoon the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) temporarily suspended the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) of Norwich-based firm Sterling Aviation due to procedural issues. This meant the two [...]
Sterling Helicopters “operational issues” temporarily ground East Anglian Air Ambulance
Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance, 20-Feb-11
The East Anglian Air Ambulance has activated a contingency plan due to operational issues with the current supplier of its aircraft, Sterling Aviation. Sterling is temporarily unable to provide the EAAA with an air ambulance service, so, as an interim measure the charity will continue to operate using alternative aircraft from a different supplier, Bond [...]
Oil and gas producer Apache presents $400,000 cheque to STARS
Source: STARS, 17-Feb-11
Apache Corporation presented the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) with a $400,000 cheque today at the STARS Calgary Base. The cheque presentation elevates Apache’s total cumulative financial support of STARS to more than $1 million since 1990. Approximately $200,000 is being directed to the STARS Emergency Link Centre (ELC) work site registration program. The [...]
Dortmund EMS helicopter makes changes
Source: HeliHub.com, 13-Feb-11
DRF has announced that it’s Dortmund base has recently changed callsign to “Christoph Dortmund” with agreement of the local police and fire/rescue services. All public safety radio communciations will now use this new tag. The Dortmund EMS base flies a Eurocopter BK117, operated by HSD for the Federal Ministry of the Interior. The BK117 is [...]
Mercy Flight selects Becker Avionics’ DVCS6100 Digital Audio System for B429 and BK117
Source: Becker Avionics, 11-Feb-11
Becker Avionics’ DVCS6100 Digital Audio System was recently selected by Mercy Flight Inc. of Buffalo, NY, for integration into their newly purchased Bell 429 light-twin helicopter and one of their existing BK117 EMS helicopters. The new aircraft will be delivered by Bell Helicopter Tennessee (formally Edwards and Associates) to Edwards and Associates during the first [...]
New Zealand – Geon to sponsor Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Source: HeliHub.com, 10-Feb-11
Leading print and communications company Geon has recently been announced as the latest sponsor of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Run by the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter operates throughout the greater Auckland region, including the Hauraki Gulf and Great Barrier Island, and in Thames/Coromandel over the summer season. The new sponsorship follows [...]
DRF selects Becker DVCS6100 Digital Audio System for its BK117s
Source: Becker Avionics, 07-Feb-11
Becker Avionics DVCS6100 Digital Audio System was recently selected by the German Air Rescue organization DRF Luftrettung for integration into three BK117 helicopter. The aircraft are currently undergoing retrofit modification at DRF Luftrettung’s own maintenance facility at its Operation-Center at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport. The new Becker Avionics airborne digital audio and intercom system will replace the [...]
Fatal BK117 crash footage sent to the US for analysis
Source: Eyewitness News, 26-Jan-11
The Pretoria News has reported that CCTV footage and Global Positioning System (GPS) data has been sent overseas for forensic analysis. See HeliHub.com accident page at 23-Jul-10 ZS-HMY Eurocopter BK117 Witbank, South Africa (7F) [File photo]
Police Service of Northern Ireland adds BK117
Source: Police Aviation News, 17-Jan-11
A month ago it looked as if the Devon & Cornwall BK117C-1 was destined to join the Avon Fire Brigade but then the hand of fate stepped in and the PSNI messed up their leased AS355F2 G-SEWP flying in bad weather in the Mourne Mountains. The Veritair supplied Squirrel was easily replaced by one of [...]
STARS Lottery launches with $5.1 million in prizes
Source: STARS, 14-Jan-11
The 18th annual STARS Lottery officially launches today with 3,200 prizes worth over $5.1 million. The STARS Lottery is the single largest source of funding to keep STARS in the sky. “Last year’s STARS Lottery sold out generating over $10 million,” says Dr. Greg Powell, President and CEO of STARS. “Every individual who purchases a [...]
East Anglian Air Ambulance says future is assured
Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance, 14-Dec-10
In response to media coverage suggesting that there may be no air ambulance service in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire by Christmas, the East Anglian Air Ambulance has moved to reassure the public that its enhanced service has in fact now been launched and will be ready to help those caught up in medical emergencies and accidents [...]
East Anglian Air Ambulance moves second base from Wyton to Cambridge
Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance, 08-Dec-10
The East Anglian Air Ambulance has moved its Western operational base to Cambridge Airport as it launches an enhanced and more sustainable service which it believes will help save more lives across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The charity has worked closely with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) in developing the new service [...]
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust celebrates 40 years of rescues
Source: NZ Herald, 29-Nov-10
The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, which administers the service, is extending its operations, with one of the Westpac choppers to be based in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula from December 26 to Anniversary Weekend at the end of January
New South Wales rescue helicopter gets Au$500,000 and new base
Source: ABC, 26-Nov-10
The Premier, Kristina Keneally, has announced $500,000 for the region’s rescue helicopter. Ms Keneally made the announcement at the official opening of the new $2.3-million headquarters for the service at Tamworth Airport.
East Anglian Air Ambulance Chief Executive to leave
22-Nov-10
The East Anglian Air Ambulance has announced that the charity’s Chief Executive Simon Gray will be leaving the charity at the end of January 2011. Andrew Egerton-Smith, Chairman of the charity’s board of trustees, commented: “We’re hugely indebted to Simon for the commitment he has shown to making the charity one of the most effective [...]
East Anglian Air Ambulance responds to trial by media
Source: EAAA, 27-Oct-10
[The Magpas statement referred to was run by HeliHub.com here] The East Anglian Air Ambulance was dismayed to read the press statement issued by Magpas which made many erroneous statements about the EAAA’s work and future direction. We have detailed below a more accurate view of our aims and strategy and are happy to provide [...]
East Anglian Air Ambulance partner brings internal argument out in the open
Source: Magpas, 26-Oct-10
Following news enquiries today regarding the “privatisation” of the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity, Multi Award Winning charity Magpas, issues the following statement: We are grateful that matters that have long concerned our board of trustees are now being brought into the public domain by the media. We hope that this will now open the [...]
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital solicits public donations to replace BK117
Source: Virginian-Pilot, 01-Sep-10
For the first time, Sentara is soliciting donations to help pay the bill – at the same time the company continues to pursue new projects worth millions
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust adds second helicopter
Source: NZ Herald, 12-Aug-10
The new machine, a new generation BK 117, was unveiled in front of media and sponsors this morning when it and the current helicopter landed on Auckland’s Queens Wharf
Bristow Australia signs Au$50m deal with Apache Energy
Source: WA Business News, 05-Aug-10
Bristow Helicopters Australia has been awarded a contract worth $50 million to support Apache Energy’s drilling and production operations in WA.
New Westpac Lifesaver helicopter to fly December to February
Source: Milton Ulladulla Times, 23-Jul-10
The Westpac Lifesaver helicopter will conduct surveillance, shark patrols and search and rescue operations from Mollymook south to the Victorian border. The trial is proposed to begin in December through February and then again for the same period each year until 2013.
Eurocopter and Kawasaki extend cooperation for another 15 years
Source: Eurocopter, 21-Jul-10
At the Farnborough Air Show today, Shigeru Murayama, President of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Aerospace Company (KHI) and Lutz Bertling, President and CEO of Eurocopter, signed a new cooperation agreement for the EC145, a new evolution from the BK117 helicopter family. After more than 30 years of successful cooperation in the BK117/EC145 programme, today’s signature will [...]
New rescue helicopter for Sydney
Source: Southern Courier, 05-Jul-10
Westpac Life Saver Helicopter Rescue Service adds second BK117 to provide additional cover and maintenance backup
Hartford Hospital’s Life Star turns 25
Source: Hartford Hospital, 21-Jun-10
Dr. Cathryn Fogel has seen it all. An anesthesiologist at Hartford Hospital, Dr. Fogel is often working in the level 1 Trauma center when some of the most critical calls come in. But she never expected to hear her own daughter was a patient flown in on LIFE STAR. “That particular evening around 10 o’clock, [...]
STARS equips BK117 fleet with AKV Cycle Counters from Dart Helicopter Services
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 04-May-10
Oceanside, CA, May 4, 2010 — The Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) recently equipped its fleet of five Eurocopter BK117s with AKV engine cycle counters from DART Helicopter Services (DHS). Engine manufacturers require engine cycle counting for maintenance purposes, and turbine engine cycle counters are an efficient, effective alternative to relying on pilots [...]
Hartford Hospital’s Life Star Off Critical List — For Now
Source: Hartford Business Journal, 21-Mar-10
The state has made it clear that they have no plans to reduce the program’s funding as part of budget planning for the 2010 or 2011 fiscal years.
WellmontOne medevac helicopter gets permanent base at Bristol Motor Speedway
Source: TimesNews, 19-Mar-10
Wellmont has served as the official health care provider for Bristol Motor Speedway for over a decade, and track legal counsel and Vice President Julie Bennett said the agreement for a medevac presence for the health system was easy to accomplish.
Clarian Expanding LifeLine Service in Central Indiana
Source: Clarian Health, 18-Mar-10
INDIANAPOLIS – In a continuing effort to provide premier critical care transport services to communities throughout Indiana, and to better align with Clarian Health regionally, LifeLine Critical Care Transport will soon expand service to Lafayette and Muncie. Beginning July 2010, LifeLine, which operates 24-hours a day, will offer six base locations in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie, [...]
East Anglian Air Ambulance Celebrates 10th Anniversary
31-Jan-10
THE East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and plans a series of special events.
Ibaraki Prefecture Orders Kawasaki KB117C-2 Firefighting Helicopter
Source: Rotorhub, 22-Dec-09
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced that the Ibaraki Prefectural Government has signed a deal for its latest BK117C-2 helicopter.
