FirstGroup pledges £100K to London’s Air Ambulance
Source: London’s Air Ambulance, 15-May-13
FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America is providing our charity, with £100k worth of support over four years. Last month one of FirstGroup’s brand new hybrid buses, which is one of 23 which has just entered service in Essex, went head to head with our aircraft at RAF Northolt to [...]
Budget freezes US Army Armed Aerial Scout program
Source: HeliHub.com, 14-May-13
The US Army has issued the following statement on helicopter procurement as part of a wider statement on how it responds to cuts in the military budget. It refers to the lack of “viable candidates” for the US Army Armed Aerial Scout program, which we read as “No candiates falls within our newly-tightened Budget constraints” [...]
Yorkshire Air Ambulance MD902 AOG for 7 months
Source: HeliHub.com, 10-May-13
Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is in a state of flux at present with a combination of issues all happening at the same time. Their older MD Explorer G-SASH went in for its annual in mid March, and needs a new flexbeam in the rotor system to make it airworthy again. However, MD Helicopters have told [...]
Yorkshire Air Ambulance paramedics help design revolutionary kit bags
Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, 03-May-13
Paramedics and doctors at Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) have helped design their own medical kit bags that are now being used to treat patients both on the ground and inflight. The medical teams have worked with manufacturers to produce the revolutionary pouch design bags already attracting interest from other helicopter emergency services. The new bags, [...]
London’s Air Ambulance – new offices are rent-free
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Apr-13
It has come to our notice by scanning property websites that the new 4,000 sq.ft (371 m²) are rent-free, courtesy of landlords Land Securities. That fact was missed from the press release issued by London’s Air Ambulance, which merely said “the office move has been prompted by continuous growth”. Checking the report on the CoStar [...]
London Air Ambulance founder Alastair Wilson retires
Source: BBC News, 25-Apr-13
They help save lives and can get to anywhere in Greater London within six minutes, but 25 years ago London’s Air Ambulance did not even exist except as an idea in the mind of A&E consultant Alastair Wilson. (See Full Story)
Yorkshire Air Ambulance paramedics get approval to use powerful painkiller
Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, 24-Apr-13
Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) paramedics treating trauma patients in severe pain can now administer the powerful analgesic drug ketamine. The helicopter medics, who provide a life-saving service to over five million people in Yorkshire and the Humber, have been given the green light to use the very strong painkiller. Until recently, only doctors were able [...]
London’s Air Ambulance to use 4G to enhance service
Source: London’s Air Ambulance, 24-Apr-13
London’s Air Ambulance, the charity that delivers an advanced trauma team to critically injured people in London, has formed a strategic partnership with mobile operator EE, to develop new systems that will use 4G technology to enhance its service and cut vital minutes off mission times to benefit its patients. London’s Air Ambulance has already [...]
London’s Air Ambulance moves charity office
Source: London’s Air Ambulance, 23-Apr-13
London’s Air Ambulance is delighted to announce that our charity office is moving to the City of London on 29th April 2013. After many years of residency at The Royal London Hospital, our charity team is to relocate to 7/8 Philpot Lane, EC3M 8AA. Telephone 020 7220 5470 The office move has been prompted by [...]
London’s Air Ambulance partners with International SOS
Source: London’s Air Ambulance, 17-Apr-13
International SOS and London’s Air Ambulance today announced a strategic partnership for 2013. The partnership will focus on securing additional funding for London’s Air Ambulance to sustain the vital life-saving services it delivers across the capital and support a number of key enhancements being made by the charity. London’s Air Ambulance, the charity that delivers [...]
London’s Air Ambulance in TV series starting Thursday
Source: London's Air Ambulance, 10-Apr-13
Our team will be followed in Channel 5’s Trauma Doctors in four 60 minute programmes, beginning on Thursday 11th April 2013 at 9pm. Shadowing London’s Air Ambulance and the UK’s leading trauma centre, The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, Trauma Doctors allows the audience to witness this specialist group of clinicians making the split second [...]
London’s Air Ambulance Turns To City For Funding
Source: Londonist, 05-Apr-13
London’s solitary air ambulance could gain a companion if plans to seek funding from the City are successful.Unlike our urban counterparts, Paris, New York and Sydney who have at least four air ambulances each, we rely on just one (see full story).
Cornwall Air Ambulance switches operator away from Bond
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-Mar-13
Cornwall Air Ambulance, one of the early pioneers of EMS helicopters in the UK, will move away from Bond Air Services after working with them for 27 years. From December 2014, the charity will stop flying a red EC135 and move over to a pair of MD Explorers, operated for them by Medical Aviation Services. [...]
SkyBOOKS to be offered on all MD Helicopters 2013 Deliveries
Source: SkyBOOKS Inc, 08-Mar-13
SkyBOOKS Inc., a subsidiary of Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is pleased to announce all new 2013 MD Helicopter deliveries will receive a complimentary 12 month subscription to the SkyBOOKS Flight Operations and Maintenance Tracking Program. “The agreement between MD Helicopters, SkyBOOKS and our customers allows us to offer enhanced services to [...]
MD540F Armed Scout to be powered by new Rolls-Royce M250-C47E
Source: MD Helicopters, 07-Mar-13
MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI), a Lynn Tilton company and leading manufacturer of commercial, air-rescue, military and law enforcement helicopters, announced that it has selected the Rolls-Royce M250-C47E engine to power its MD 540F armed scout helicopter. “The M250-C47E is decisively matched with the performance capabilities of the MD 540F,” said Carl Schopfer , President of MDHI. “This engine will [...]
Polk County Florida Sheriff orders a 500E
Source: MD Helicopters, 07-Mar-13
MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI), a Lynn Tilton company and leading manufacturer of commercial, air-rescue, military and law enforcement helicopters, announced a new order for a MD 500E helicopter from the Polk County Florida Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). The new MD 500E is the first order in a program to replace an aging fleet of three military surplus OH58′s. “We are [...]
MD announces Next Generation of Technology Advancements for Explorer
Source: MD Helicopters, 07-Mar-13
MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI), a Lynn Tilton company and leading manufacturer of commercial, air-rescue, military and law enforcement helicopters, announced that next generation enhancements to the MD Explorer platform and its performance capabilities are in active development. Significant upgrades to the avionics and electrical system, along with advanced development to increase flight distance and payload are all [...]
FAA approves MD902 gross weight increase to 6,770 pounds
Source: MD Helicopters, 07-Mar-13
MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI), a Lynn Tilton company and leading manufacturer of commercial, air-rescue, military and law enforcement helicopters, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the MD Explorer 902 certification at an increased maximum gross weight of 6,770 lbs. (3,070 kg.). The extra payload of 270 lbs. (122 kg.) allows operators in every market [...]
Yorkshire Air Ambulance praised by top children¹s doctor
Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, 04-Mar-13
Specialist child doctors have praised the work of Yorkshire Air Ambulance in helping to save the lives of critically ill babies and children across the county. Over the last year Yorkshire Air Ambulance has worked with Embrace – the Yorkshire and Humber infant and children’s transport service – to rapidly get specialist medical teams and [...]
Airexcell Sells first MD902 Into Canada to Ascent Helicopters
Source: Airexcell, 01-Mar-13
Mark Campolong of Airexcell in Pennsylvania sold a MD902 Explorer to Ascent Helicopters of Parksville, BC Canada. This is the first MD902 certified by Transport Canada to operate in Canada. The helicopter will be used for a variety of applications, including utility work in B.C. and across Western Canada. The MD902 has proven to be [...]
Qatar – Hamad Medical to buy three larger EMS helicopters
Source: HeliHub.com, 21-Feb-13
Qatari EMS operator Hamad Medical Corp has announced that they will be buying three new helicopters for their Lifeflight fleet. The aircraft will be operational before the end of 2013 and provide additional cover to the pair of MD Explorers they currently fly. Part of the imperative for the new aircraft is the desire for [...]
Exclusive – London’s Air Ambulance new livery
Source: HeliHub.com, 12-Feb-13
Gone are the big sponsor logos – but the theme is still very much red. The MD Explorer of LAA (London’s Air Ambulance) G-EHMS has appeared from the paint shop at Gloucestershire Airport in new red paint with a yellow and pale blue “dog tooth” pattern to the aft of the cabin area and to [...]
London’s Air Ambulance to move base
Source: HeliHub.com, 05-Feb-13
London’s Air Ambulance are reportedly moving base to Northolt in the very near future, having overnighted their helicopter – currently an MD Explorer, plus the Dauphin before that – for 24 years at Denham. There are two possible reasons for this – either their contract was with Premiair (who ceased operating from Denham late last [...]
Big Interview: New CEO at London’s Air Ambulance
Source: East London Advertiser, 03-Feb-13
“his long-term mission is to have two helicopters flying simultaneously both day and night. At present the helicopter only operates during daylight hours from around 8am in the morning to around 4pm in winter and 8pm in summer.” Read the full article
New Zealand – Heli Tours adds second aircraft
Source: Heli Tours, 23-Jan-13
Heli Tours new 2nd Helicopter has arrived! ZK-HOI is a H369D modern turbine Helicopter from USA, it is a very fast, very agile type of Helicopter and can fit up to 4 passengers. It also has a large, long cargo pod that fits neatly underneath the Helicopter too. It is polished and ready for work. [...]
London’s Air Ambulance appoints CEO and looks to 2nd helicopter
Source: London's Air Ambulance, 14-Jan-13
London’s Air Ambulance, the Charity that delivers an advanced trauma team to critically injured people in London, is delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Hodgkin to the role of Chief Executive Officer. He joins at an exciting time of rapid transition for the Charity and will lead the service through its next stages of [...]
Yorkshire Air Ambulance to benefit from five-year corporate donation commitment
Source: SICL, 10-Jan-13
After 5 years sponsoring Yorkshire Air Ambulance SICL has committed to a further 5 years and increased the donation. SICL has provided the YAA Charity with corporate sponsorship including free-of-charge IT support, services and infrastructure for the last five years but it has now re-committed until 2018 and increased the level of sponsorship. The YAA has long been SICL’s [...]
Monroe County Sheriff takes on OH-6A from Kansas City Police
Source: Monroe News, 09-Jan-13
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has added a second military helicopter to its aviation unit – a no-cost aircraft from the Kansas City Police Department (see full story) File photo
CALSTAR sells two night-capable MD Explorers to UK
Source: HeliHub.com, 07-Jan-13
Specialist Aviation Services have imported a pair of MD Explorers from California, which have been purchased from EMS operator CALSTAR. The two have been registered as G-HMDX and G-KSSA and are serials 900-00121 (previously N902RN) and 900-00123 (previously N902CS) respectively. G-HMDX is for Magpas Helimedix, a more recent addition to the UK EMS scene. Magpas [...]
Bank staff raise over £50,000 for London’s Air Ambulance
Source: London’s Air Ambulance, 06-Jan-13
Coutts has exceeded its annual target of raising £50,000 for this year’s chosen charity, London’s Air Ambulance. Coutts’ Products, Services & Marketing team dug deep to raise more than double last year’s charity donation, culminating in a grand total of £51,705.60. Numerous fundraising activities were organised throughout the last twelve months, including comedy nights, a [...]
Lynn Tilton announces she has won another award
Source: Patriarch Partners, 19-Dec-12
Diversity Woman Magazine, at its National Diversity Woman Business Leadership Conference today awarded Lynn Tilton, Founder and CEO of Patriarch Partners, LLC, the Mosaic Woman Legend Award. According to Shelia Robinson, Founder and Publisher of Diversity Woman Magazine, the Mosaic Woman Legend Award recognizes the woman whose many stellar accomplishments, inspiration and brilliance have impacted [...]
Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance sign up for 24×7 ops
Source: Medical Aviation Services, 17-Dec-12
Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust (KSSAAT) has signed a contract with air ambulance operator Medical Aviation Services (MAS) which heralds the introduction of a full 24/7 helicopter service in the UK’s South East from early next year. KSSAAT works in conjunction with the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) in the delivery of [...]
Yorkshire Air Ambulance granted its own AOC
Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, 12-Dec-12
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is breaking new ground in the Air Ambulance industry having just become the first Air Ambulance in the UK to apply for and obtain their own Air Operators Certificate (AOC) from scratch. The Yorkshire based charity, which owns and operates two MD 902 Explorers, learned last week that after nearly [...]
St Louis Metro Air Support buys new 500E
30-Nov-12
In addition to a new mobile equipment storage truck and armored vehicle, the St. Louis County Police Department has purchased a new helicopter for its Metro Air Support Division. (see full story) file photo
NZ tour operator Heliview buys MD600N
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Nov-12
New Zealand operator Heliview has bought an MD600N from Simm Samm Airways in India, primarily to use as a tour helicopter. Bought in September, but only registered locally on 20th November and is expected to join the active fleet imminently. Heliview is run by husband and wife Richard and Jolanda Foale, who bring complimentary skills [...]
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust donate life-saving equipment to Hungarian HEMS
Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, 28-Nov-12
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) having recently upgraded to state of the art ZOLL® X Series™ Patient Monitors is delighted to donate two older generation Schiller patient monitors to Dr Peter Temesvari, Medical Director of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Hungary. Before being appointed Medical Director of Hungarian HEMS, Peter Temesvari was a HEMS Doctor [...]
UK 500E owner wins another helipad planning appeal
Source: Daily Mail, 25-Nov-12
MD500E owner Jeremy Paxton said: “The council says that landing on the turntable might damage the a tree, but I could land on that spot if the turntable was not there. Would I really want to land too close to a tree in a helicopter?” (see full story)
World class cardiac care for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, 23-Nov-12
Thanks to an appeal over the summer which raised over £14,000, the people of Essex and Hertfordshire are now benefiting from some of the highest standard pre-hospital cardiac care the World has to offer with new state of the art equipment on board the Essex & Herts Air Ambulances. Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust [...]
Atlanta Police return to the air
19-Nov-12
The Atlanta Police Department’s small fleet of helicopters is scheduled to return to the air Monday, two weeks after the crash of their OH-6A N368PD that killed two law enforcement officers. (see full story) File photo
Sequoia Helicopters selects Becker emergency beacon locator for SAR ops
Source: Becker Avionics, 19-Nov-12
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the selection of its new airborne BD406 Beacon Decoder by Sequoia Helicopters for their MD 530F Helicopter. Sequoia Helicopters, located in El Dorado County, CA volunteers its MD 530F Helicopter for use in conjunction with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department Aero Squadron, under the command of Sheriff John [...]
Essex Air Ambulance happy as fraudulent charity shop closed
Source: Essex Air Ambulance, 13-Nov-12
After four years of investigations into a Charity Shop in Walton-on-the-Naze; Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) is delighted to confirm the closure of the Charity Shop and that the proprietor Nigel Philpott-Jones has pleaded guilty of fraud by false misrepresentation. His official sentencing has taken place today at Chelmsford Crown Court and Mr [...]
Belgian Police grounded by budget issues?
Source: HeliHub.com, 04-Nov-12
Multiple media oulets, including the La Dernière Heure website, have filed a story in recent days saying that the helicopters of the Belgian Federal Police are grounded by budgetary issues. The problem reportedly covers the refuelling of the helicopters at airfields where a fuel card would be used – and the fuel card has no [...]
Staff for Life celebrates 30 years by adding MD902
Source: University of Missouri, 02-Nov-12
The newest helicopter in University Hospital’s Staff for Life fleet went into service Oct. 31 – a McDonnell Douglas MD902 equipped with the latest medical equipment, including in-flight cardiac monitoring, mobile blood testing and ultrasound, as well as state-of-the-art aviation equipment, including night vision and autopilot for the helicopter pilots. The new black-and-gold helicopter was [...]
MD’s Lynn Tilton named “Role Model & Mentor of the Year”
Source: Patriarch Partners, 25-Oct-12
The Women’s Business Enterprise Council – Great Lakes (WBEC – Great Lakes) has recognized Lynn Tilton, Founder and CEO of Patriarch Partners, LLC as their “Role Model & Mentor of the Year” for her leadership of DURA Automotive Systems at their 12th annual Women’s Business Conference, held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan [...]
MD Helicopters donates scholarship to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Source: Embry-Riddle, 18-Oct-12
One very accomplished student enrolled in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Helicopter Specialty degree program will be even more prepared to enter the helicopter industry when they graduate. MD Helicopters generously donated an MD 500 Transition Scholarship to students from the Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science Rotary-Wing program. The transition course takes five days and [...]
Yorkshire Air Ambulance gain planning approval for new base
16-Oct-12
A vacant site within the Nostell Priory estate, near Wakefield, has been granted planning permission by Wakefield Council. It will have a hangar and aircrew accommodation for one helicopter. (see full story)
London’s Air Ambulance supports “medical skills for young offenders” project
Source: London's Air Ambulance, 23-Sep-12
As London saw this year’s youngest victim of knife crime, 14-year-old Kevin Ssali, sadly die on Sunday, the need to ensure immediate, on the scene medical aid for victims of violent attacks seems to be more urgent than ever. The Liverpool project aims to train young offenders, who are often present at the scene of [...]
Buyer wins suit over defective ex-police helicopter
Source: Columbus Dispatch, 21-Sep-12
Purchaser awarded C$380,000 in damages against City of Columbus over faults in a helicopter they sold in 2009. (see full story) HeliHub.com research suggests (but NOT confirmed) that the aircraft was serial 0540E, sold ex FAA registration N553CR to Canada in 2009 and first registered to Versatile Helicopters as C-FZHS. It has since been sold [...]
London’s Air Ambulance supports ‘medical skills for young offenders’ project
Source: London's Air Ambulance, 19-Sep-12
We are pleased to announce our collaboration with The Liverpool Project, that has been set up to teach young offenders the basic medical skills necessary to manage victims of violent attacks. Young offenders, who are often present at the scene of violent incidents are trained to provide immediate haemorrhage control in the vital minutes after [...]
Aero Dynamix delivers MD500E NVG upgrades for Kansas City Police
Source: Aero Dynamix, 18-Sep-12
Aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for three MD500E helicopters operated by the Kansas City Police Department. These aircraft are the newest addition to the KCPD fleet of airborne law enforcement assets. The NVG upgrades encompass internal NVIS avionics modifications, edge lit panels, instrument overlays and all other internal and external [...]
MD installs first updated Onboard Systems MD500/600 attach point
Source: Onboard Systems, 17-Sep-12
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that MD Helicopters has recently performed the first installation of its redesigned attach point kit for the MD500 aircraft at their facility in Mesa, Arizona. Onboard’s updated MD500 attach point kit was developed with assistance from MD Helicopter’s engineers with the goal of providing MD operators with [...]
London’s Air Ambulance trials pocket-sized visualization devices
Source: GE Healthcare, 03-Sep-12
Five portable, pocket-sized visualization devices that can help physicians identify fluid presence as well as other life threatening conditions are being trialed by London’s Air Ambulance charity. London’s Air Ambulance, which provides pre-hospital medical care to victims of serious injury throughout London, has experienced increased demand during the Olympic Games and expects similar during the Paralympic [...]
London’s Air Ambulance launches “Wear Red” day
Source: London’s Air Ambulance, 31-Aug-12
Wear Red Day launches on Friday 28th September, for the first time in its history and it is a day which we hope will become an annual fundraising event. Simply by wearing red to the office, school or on a night out, you can raise awareness and money for our life-saving service. ‘Wear Red Day’ will become [...]
Boeing demonstrates autonomous ship-based capability of Unmanned Little Bird
Source: Boeing, 14-Aug-12
The Boeing [NYSE: BA] Unmanned Little Bird H-6U successfully performed 14 autonomous takeoffs and landings from a ship during flight tests in July, a significant milestone for a medium-size vertical-takeoff-and-landing unmanned airborne system (UAS). For the tests, conducted from a private ship off the coast of Florida, Boeing integrated a commercial-off-the-shelf takeoff-and-landing system with Unmanned [...]
Aero Dynamix delivers NVG upgrades to Latin American Military
Source: Aero Dynamix, 03-Aug-12
Aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for three MD500 helicopters owned by a Latin American military operation. The NVG-equipped helicopters will be used primarily as training assets for night vision operations. The NVG upgrades encompass internal NVIS avionics modifications, edge lit panels, instrument overlays and all other internal and external illuminated [...]
Arco keeps Yorkshire Air Ambulance flying high
Source: Arco, 30-Jul-12
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company and provider of workwear, personal protective equipment and workplace safety products, has announced a three-year deal to support the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The deal will help to enable the charity to continue providing a life saving rapid response emergency service to over five million people across Yorkshire. With its [...]
Duke of York to become Patron of Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, 27-Jul-12
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is delighted to announce that His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KG has kindly agreed to become the Royal Patron of the Charity. The announcement comes after The Duke of York, KG visited and officially opened the YAA’s northern airbase at RAF Topcliffe near Thirsk on Monday 9th July. During [...]
London’s Air Ambulance providing advanced care for the Olympics
Source: London’s Air Ambulance, 17-Jul-12
London’s Air Ambulance, the Charity which runs London’s helicopter emergency medical service, is proud to announce that it is the designated air ambulance for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (“the Games”). In addition to providing Major Incident and serious injury cover for London during this time, London’s Air Ambulance medical teams will provide [...]
MD Helicopters awarded $40M for 12 MD530Fs for Saudi Arabia
Source: US DoD, 16-Jul-12
MD Helicopter, Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a $40,674,920 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of MD 530F aircraft and related equipment in support of foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia. Work will be performed in Mesa, with an estimated completion date of July 30, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid [...]
MD Helicopters reports order for one MD500E at ALEA Convention
Source: MD Helicopters, 16-Jul-12
MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI), a leading manufacturer of commercial, military and law enforcement helicopters, today announced a new order for a 500E helicopter from the Metro Air Support Unit in St. Louis, Missouri. The order adds to the unit’s existing fleet of helicopters which includes three MD 500E models. “We are excited about the newest [...]
Hawaii’s first helicopter operator celebrates 50 years
26-Jun-12
A blessing and dedication was held Thursday at the Lihu‘e Airport Heliport, officiated by Lady Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira of Ke Akua Mana Church. (see full story) The company’s website has a great page on its history – from which the following early photo comes – Jack Harter on the left in this shot standing next to [...]
Ahlers Aerospace wins MD contract for Engine Power Out Monitors
Source: Ahlers Aerospace, 25-Jun-12
Ahlers Aerospace has been selected by MD Helicopters as the supplier of the Engine Power Out Monitor (EPO) for the 369E, 369FF, and the 500N. Ahlers designs and manufactures new instruments and electronic devices for the aviation industry. Ahlers is also a certified repair station for instruments and accessories. For more information contact Ahlers at [...]
MD boss Lynn Tilton looks for Executive Assistant to Satisfy “Needs and Desires”
Source: PE Hub, 19-Jun-12
This person will “manage the daily health and well-being of Ms. Tilton,” the story says. He or she must also anticipate the “needs and desires” of the unorthodox CEO, Dealbreaker says. (see full story)
Costa Rica Police learn to use helicopter in chases
Source: InsideCostaRica.com, 12-Jun-12
Previously, the Costa Rica Police only used their two MD500Es for surveillance tasks. Now they have extended their role to chases. (see full story)
ASU receives Transport Canada approval for MD Explorer
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 06-Jun-12
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) have received Transport Canada approval for cockpit modifications on the MD900. ASU completed a cockpit modification for Yukon Territory based Horizon Helicopters. The MD900 will be used for Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue missions. “We chose ASU because they came highly recommended from a pilot that knew their work [...]
UK – Herts Air Ambulance adds new response vehicle
Source: Herts Air Ambulance, 28-May-12
Herts Air Ambulance is being backed up with a new response vehicle thanks to the region’s emergency vehicle services and repair specialists, Essex Emergency Services 2000 Ltd in Romford, Essex. Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust Clinical Manager, Stuart Elms took delivery of the Volvo 4×4 on Friday 4th May at North Weald Airfield, home of the [...]
Chilton County Sheriff acquires OH-6
Source: Clanton Advertiser, 28-May-12
Chilton County Sheriff Kevin Davis acquired a plane and helicopter for the department to use. Ken Gilliland of B&G Flying Service Inc (which operates out of the Chilton County Airport) was named a reserve deputy, and will pilot and maintain the aircraft (see full story)
Specialist Aviation Services add another MD Explorer
Source: HeliHub.com, 23-May-12
Specialist Aviation Services has added another MD Explorer to its fleet – a lease from sister company European Support Centre bvba in Belgium. SAS’s Nigel Lemon told HeliHub.com that they see greater market opportunity for the Explorer in the UK and have thus transferred it from the Belgian register – where it was OO-EMS – [...]
YAA paramedics to take on Guinness World Record challenge
Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, 16-May-12
Seven of the YAA Paramedics, who will be joined by nine more colleagues from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and friends and family, will attempt to break the ‘Longest marathon playing five-a-side football record’. The current record stands at 40 hours, however the team are determined to break this record by aiming for at [...]
MD Helicopters hires Washington lobbyists
Source: HeliHub.com, 15-May-12
Pulic-access disclosure records from the US Sentate show that MD Helicopters has been hiring two lobbyists recently. One is named as Lawrence C Grossman (of “The Grossman Group LLC”), who set up on his own in 2003 after spending ten years with governmental relations firm Cassidy & Associates according to his LinkedIn profile. Prior to [...]
Calstar appoints new Director of Medical Operations
Source: CALSTAR, 15-May-12
California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) has named Cordelia Resident Scott Wallace, R.N., C.C.R.N., C.F.R.N., as its new Director of Medical Operations, CALSTAR COO Tad Henderson announced. In his new position, Wallace will have direct responsibility for all medical operations of CALSTAR, the largest non-profit air ambulance provider on the West Coast. “Scott is a [...]
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance paramedic receives award
Source: Saffron Walden Reporter, 14-May-12
ESSEX & Herts Air Ambulance Trust Critical Care Paramedic Laurie Phillipson was surprised this morning live on ITV’s Daybreak by Dr Hilary who presented him with a Health Heroes Award. (see full story)
Cobham to supply critical helicopter components for Afghan pilot training
Source: Cobham, 08-May-12
Cobham has announced that three of their business units will provide critical components for six MD530F training helicopters bound for Shindand Air Base in Afghanistan in 2012. Via their partner, EDMO Distributors, Cobham Aerospace Communications will supply four N301A audio controllers, Cobham Antenna Systems will provide VHF Communications, VOR/LOC/GS V-Dipole, DME, and Navigation Splitter Antennas, and Cobham [...]
Vineyard owner lends helicopter to Albemarle County Sheriff
Source: Newsplex.com, 07-May-12
A Hughes 500C is being used as a new rescue tool for the Albemarle County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team. The aircraft and its services are being provided by David King, co-owner of King Family Vineyard. (see full story)
London’s Air Ambulance trialling brain-cooling device
Source: London’s Air Ambulance, 02-May-12
London’s Air Ambulance, the Charity which runs London’s Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, has become the first in the UK to trial a novel device for directly cooling the brain using evaporative, nasal spray technology, the RhinoChill® IntraNasal Cooling System in pre-hospital cardiac arrest patients. London’s Air Ambulance will conduct this study on its Physician Response [...]
