20-Jun-2018Source: South Carolina National Guard
Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard headed to Texas May 21, 2018, in support of Operation Guardian Support, President Trump’s mission to secure the southern border. One UH-72 Lakota helicopter from the 2-151 Aviation Battalion, along with three crew members departed from the Donaldson Flight facility in Greenville, after being delayed by weather... Read more
8-Nov-2017Source: Med-Trans
A community partnership began recently in South Carolina between Med-Trans Corporation and Colleton County Fire Rescue to form the recently launched CARE Flight program on June 15th, 2017. The hybrid partnership between Med-Trans and Colleton County Fire Rescue is a first in the state of South Carolina and is different from conventional HEMS programs across... Read more
1-May-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Colleton County has recently signed an employee leasing agreement with Med-Trans Corporation. The agreement will ensure that the county provides the paramedics for the new emergency medical helicopter at Colleton Medical Centre. The contract will begin in June this year. Med-Trans is going to cover the costs of assigning a paramedic to the crew, reports... Read more
12-May-2015Source: Scnow
Raptor 1, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, has flown several missions since the agency acquired it from the federal government this spring, but with no substantial funding the new aviation program is still up in the air. See Full Story File photo... Read more
15-Apr-2015Source: Carolina Live
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office has a new helicopter. See Full Story... Read more
24-Nov-2014Source: Islandpacket
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office now has eyes in the sky — and they come free to local taxpayers. See Full Story File photo... Read more
8-Aug-2014Source: The State
South Carolina’s law enforcement agency is asking permission to buy a new two-passenger helicopter that can assist with state and local investigations. “See Full Story“... Read more
5-Aug-2014Source: HeliHub.com
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (or SLED as it’s known locally) has put in a request for a new MD500E. As explained in the agenda for yesterday’s meeting released very recently, SLED currently operates a 1964 UH-1H, a 1968 OH-6A and two MD500Es from 1987 and 1989. Their aim in buying a new aircraft is... Read more
30-Jul-2014Source: The State
The $27.5 million Army Aviation Support Facility is home base for 10 helicopters — six Chinooks and four Lakotas — and 75 full-time soldiers. See full story... Read more
25-Feb-2014Source: Kaman
Kaman Aerospace Group announced today at the 2014 HAI HELI-EXPO that its subsidiary, Kaman Engineering Services, has opened a new office at the Clemson University Restoration Institute Campus (CURI) in North Charleston, S.C. Kaman Engineering Services recognizes the growing aerospace requirements in the Southeast United States and the new regional office will support that demand,... Read more
30-Oct-2013Source: WBTW
Air Methods has held its Open House/Ribbon Cutting/Barbeque on the grounds of the Conway Airport . See full story... Read more
2-Oct-2013Source: WBTW
Huffman Helicopters gets their lease renewed despite noise concerns at the location of their heliport in Myrtle Beach see full story... Read more
23-Jul-2013Source: News Channel 15
A helicopter company that for years has been taking off and landing near Myrtle Beach International Airport has an uncertain future on county land. See full story... Read more
27-Jun-2013Source: US DoD
Head Inc.*, Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded a $10,984,000 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a simulated landing helicopter dock (LHD) flight deck at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The work to be performed provides for construction of a LHD flight deck consisting of high temperature resistant concrete material, a new landing officer safety officer tower... Read more
8-May-2013Source: The TandD
Regional Medical Center trustees voted Tuesday to purchase a manufactured home for the hospital’s helicopter staff. (See Full Story)... Read more
28-Mar-2013Source: Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Every second matters when a patient is rushed to a hospital during a medical emergency, especially in cases of a heart attack or stroke. Now patients transported to the Charleston peninsula via helicopter will receive medical intervention 15 to 20 minutes faster by landing on Charleston’s first hospital rooftop helipad at Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s... Read more
12-Feb-2013Source: Myrtle Beach Online
The ongoing legal battle that could put a new helicopter tour company out of business in the Myrtle Beach area heads back to court this week. (see full story)... Read more
29-Jan-2013Source: Post and Courier
A new $1.8 million helipad on top of Roper Hospital’s South Tower will open for air traffic next month. (see full story)... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: Daily News-Sun
The helicopter was dedicated to James Pratt, an aviation anti-submarine warfare technician 1st class, and to pilots Lt. Thomas Vincent and Lt. Charles Moran, who were aboard an H-3 heading off on a night combat mission on Feb. 25, 1965. (see full story)... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corporation and AirMed of Augusta, Georgia announced today a newly formed partnership between the twoorganizations to operate the AirMed air medical services.  The newly formed partnership will work in unison to manage the highly regarded AirMed flight program well into the future. The two organizations recently joined forces as AirMed was looking to establish a... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: Myrtle Beach Online
Horry County is considering creating new zoning rules for future helicopter tours after complaints from residents about noise from a new tour company that opened near their neighborhood (see full story)... Read more
4-Jun-2012Source: Helicopter Adventures
Helicopter Adventures, the nation’s first and only attraction offering helicopter tours from a shopping, dining and entertainment complex is now offering flights from Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Free shuttles have pick up points on the north and south sides of the 350-acre complex, while the helicopter launch site is located on... Read more
11-Jan-2012
A 26-year-old man who jumped from an SUV on Interstate 95 near Walterboro later tried to leap from the helicopter transporting him to the hospital Saturday evening, forcing the aircraft to land. Â A LifeNet helicopter later started to transport Alveriz to Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston when he became combative with paramedics... Read more
26-Sep-2011Source: Charlotte Observer
Insurance company claims that EMS flight was “not medically justified” and passed Omniflight’s $58,477 invoice to the patient – who has a counter-claim on his hands after a neurologist has confirmed in writing that it was an emergency. The figure is made up of $249 per “loaded mile” for the 173 mile trip, plus a... Read more
23-Sep-2011Source: Live 5 News
Lifenet 4, a Eurocopter AS350 registered N103HN, is the newly arrived air ambulance at Colleton Medical Center in South Carolina (full story)... Read more
24-Aug-2011Source: WCSC
Following their announcement of the contract with MUSC, Med-Trans have recently started operations of a new EC135P2+, registration N452MT and Eurocopter serial 0974 out of Charleston. A profile of the new operation can be found here... Read more
22-Jun-2011Source: Med-Trans
MUSC Medical Center, located in Charleston, S.C., has finalized an agreement with Med-Trans Corp. for them to become their new aviation partner for their regional helicopter ambulance service. Terms were reached after an exhaustive selection process looking at significant factors such as aviation safety, complete customization of the program and excellent customer service. The region... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: WPDE NewsChannel 15
“We actually bring in the aircraft and let them take a look at it, let them see how to operate around it, and that way when they go out into the field and they’re taking care of patients in the streets, they’ll know the basics on how to get us in safely and how to... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: Richland County Sheriff
During a news conference this week, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott unveiled the newest addition to the Department’s efforts in making our communities safer – A.I.R. Aerial Intelligence and Response. Intelligence gathering, surveillance, search and rescue or special responses to critical incidents are now made easier through the use of radio controlled (RC) technology. Sheriff Lott... Read more
25-Feb-2011Source: Herald Online
The S.C. Army National Guard will break ground within two months on a $26M facility in Greenville County to house six CH-47 Chinook and four UH-72 Lakota helicopters... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: Hendrick Construction
Hendrick Construction won a $26 million contract to build a 111,000-square-foot aviation support facility for South Carolina National Guard helicopters. The project, which is on the west end of the existing South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center in Greenville, S.C., features two helicopter hangars and a central support area to facilitate flight operations. The 30-acre... Read more
7-Jan-2011Source: US Air Force
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets,under the control of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, intercepted an unknown civilian helicopter entering North American airspace in the vicinity of Charleston, S.C.today at approximately 9:00 a.m. MST. The helicopter was not in communication with air traffic control. The fighter jets, from the 20th Fighter Wing at... Read more
23-Nov-2010Source: Omniflight
ADDISON, Texas, November 22, 2010 — Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., a leading national provider of air medical services, has launched its OmniAdvantage family membership program in eight of the 18 states in which it offers service. Omniflight is introducing OmniAdvantage as a supplemental insurance offering to give the millions of families in its service regions the... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: Med-Trans
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A long-time partnership between Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) and Med-Trans Corp. has a new face and address – as well as a 2,700-pound royal blue helicopter. GHS has worked with Med-Trans for 10 years, but now has partnered to locate GHS Med Trans, a dedicated helicopter, at GHS’ flagship... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – The MedCenter Air Program at Carolinas Medical Center is now operating an all-EC135 fleet, with the latest aircraft entering service in May. The aircraft include state-of-the-art cockpit technology as well as the latest medical equipment. In addition to accommodating one or two litters, the EC135s are equipped with a neo-natal sled,... Read more
9-Aug-2010Source: The Sun News
The company has renewed a request to build a helicopter pad for a private helicopter tour company to be placed on George Bishop Parkway. The request asks that the zoning be changed on the property from highway commercial to outdoor commercial amusements.... Read more
7-May-2010Source: The Sun News
The Horry County Council is considering a zoning change that would allow a helicopter company to open up a tourist attraction across the street from the rollercoaster at Freestyle Music Park. The proposal has met with mixed reactions... Read more
11-Mar-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that three new EC135s have entered service with the MedCenter Air Program at Carolinas Medical Center. The aircraft, which were purchased in late 2009, were completed by Metro Aviation and include state-of-the-art cockpit technology as well as the latest medical equipment. In addition to accommodating one or two litters,... Read more
21-Jan-2010
LifeFlight uses a Bell 206 L4. This helicopter is a single engine aircraft that can handle up to four people, including the patient. LifeFlight’s Bell 206 will be upgraded to a Bell 407 later in 2010.... Read more
9-Jan-2010Source: Med-Trans Corp
When faced with an emergency, Upstate and northeast Georgia residents will now have even faster access to the life-saving care they need. Through a partnership with AnMed Health, Med-Trans Corp. is launching a helicopter program called LifeFlight, which will improve the timeliness of care for heart attack, stroke and trauma patients outside the city of... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: Carolina Live
Carolina Lifecare is close to resuming medical helicopter service to the Grand Strand.... Read more
11-Oct-2009Source: SCNow
A new Lifecare helicopter is expected to be back up in the air in Horry County within the next three days, perhaps as early as Friday evening, according to Matthew Smith, Chief of Medical Operation... Read more
2-Oct-2009Source: American Eurocopter
The EC135s are to be delivered this fall and will subsequently be customized to meet the specific needs of the MedCenter Air program at Carolinas Medical Center. As they enter service, the new EC135s will replace an existing fleet of helicopters. The aircraft will serve North and South Carolina, providing 24/7 coverage from three separate... Read more
9-Sep-2009Source: Charlotte Observer
New craft will cost less to operate, and net outlay will be $3 million after selling old ones.... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: WCBD
In the past, emergency helicopters were forced to land across the highway at Charleston Southern University... Read more
28-Aug-2009Source: RotorNews
A South Carolina feasibility study committee will give a go-ahead this week for offshore natural gas and oil exploration while federal regulators in September are expected to put some protections of thousands of square miles of the potential drilling area where valuable deep sea coral is found.... Read more
24-Aug-2009Source: WRAL
Sky 5 was the first TV news helicopter in the state, and former WRAL-TV General Manager John Greene beat other stations to the punch by snapping up a new Hughes 500 helicopter after a sale to the Middle East was canceled.... Read more
