Uniflight win US Park Police maintenance contract
Source: Uniflight LLC, 24-Apr-13
Uniflight LLC of Grand Prairie Texas is very pleased to announce the award of a contract by the US Department of the Interior for Helicopter maintenance services in support of the U.S. Park Police. The contract awarded to Uniflight is for one base year and four additional option years. The contract is for the maintenance [...]
Cabell Huntington Hospital introduces EC130
Source: Cabell Huntington Hospital, 20-Mar-13
Cabell Huntington Hospital and HealthNet Aeromedical Services today unveiled a new aircraft with features to enhance the care of patients who are transported to and from the hospital by air. The new helicopter is a Eurocopter EC-130 that includes more space for patient care and the latest technology to aid flight nurses and crew members. [...]
Carilion Clinic adds third helicopter – an EC135 with Med-Trans
Source: Carilion Clinic, 03-Feb-12
Carilion Clinic will add a third helicopter to its fleet of medical aircraft serving southwest and central Virginia and sections of West Virginia and North Carolina. The helicopter, called Carilion Life-Guard 12, will be based in the Rockbridge County area. Its presence will further extend Carilion’s ability to serve the region, which includes Allegheny County, [...]
HealthNet celebrates 25 years in West Virginia
Source: Gazette Mail, 16-May-11
Small spaces and high speeds are a normal part of Becky Oakley’s day. The program director for HealthNet’s Charleston and Beckley service areas, Oakley oversees the emergency helicopter service that has transported more than 600,000 people since its start in 1986.
HealthNet adds EC130 in West Virginia
10-Jan-11
The new airborne emergency medical service is a joint effort by HealthNet Aeromedical Services, West Virginia University Hospitals, WVUH-East and Air Methods. The EC130 is based at Eastern Regional Airport
MD Helicopters and Allegheny LifeFlight at AMTC 2010
Source: MD Helicopters, 20-Oct-10
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) joined with Allegheny General Hospital’s LifeFlight at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Allegheny General Hospital’s LifeFlight had on display its MD Explorer which they use to provide regional emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation services for critically ill and injured patients who need immediate [...]
HealthNet utilizes Eurocopter fleet to expand operations
Source: American Eurocopter, 11-Oct-10
Grand Prairie, TX – American Eurocopter today announced that HeatlhNet Aeromedical, long-time customer and program with aircraft operated by Air Methods, continues to expand its operations utilizing the company’s industry leading helicopters. HealthNet has already placed an EC135 and an EC145 into service this year and it has further expansion planned for the fourth quarter. [...]
Potomac Valley Hospital dedicates helipad
Source: News Tribune, 16-Aug-10
The helipad behind Potomac Valley Hospital, which got its first use when 3-year-old Jacob VanPelt was flown out to Morgantown after being mauled by a dog in April, was officially dedicated recently as the Guy Arnold Helipad.
Air Methods seeks to move Hagerstown base to Martinsburg
Source: Herald Mail, 21-Jul-10
Air Methods, has been in negotiations with West Virginia’s air medical service to provide service out of Martinsburg after commencing service from Hagerstown Regional Airport last fall. No deal has yet been struck
First EC145 goes into service for HealthNet Aeromedical
Source: American Eurocopter, 26-May-10
American Eurocopter announced today that HealthNet Aeromedical has placed its first EC145 into service. The aircraft, which was ordered in August of 2009, joins a fleet of eight other Eurocopter helicopters that include three EC135s and five AS350s. The EC145 will be based at HealthNet’s Morgantown, West Virginia facilities. HealthNet has been a Eurocopter customer [...]
HealthNet Unveils New Helicopter
Source: WBOY, 27-Apr-10
The new Eurocopter EC135 has been completed by Metro Aviation
Air Evac Lifeteam add base at New Martinsville, West Virginia
Source: WBOY channel 12, 23-Mar-10
Air Evac opened up its new facility on the grounds of Wetzel County Hospital over the weekend.
Air Evac Signs Lease With Wetzel County
Source: Wetzel Chronicle, 17-Dec-09
Air Evac will be relocating its local base of operations to Wetzel County Hospital. The Wetzel County Commission and Wetzel County Building Authority executed a lease with the emergency air transportation company Dec. 8
Wood County officials looking to refurbish sheriff’s helicopter
Source: News and Sentinel, 09-Dec-09
Wood County Sheriff’s Department officials said they have applied for a $95,000 grant to refurbish the department’s helicopter. Wood is the only county in the state that has a helicopter as part of its sheriff’s department.
FAA in Keyser to inspect new helipad at Potomac Valley Hospital
Source: Mineral Daiy News Tribune, 05-Nov-09
Representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration were in Keyser Thursday to inspect the new helipad at Potomac Valley Hospital.
American Eurocopter delivers new EC135 and EC145 to HealthNet Aeromedical Services
Source: American Eurocopter, 28-Oct-09
HealthNet Aeromedical Services of Charleston, W.V., will soon expand its fleet of American Eurocopter helicopters by taking delivery of its third EC135 and first EC145. Both aircraft are scheduled to be delivered on Nov. 6 and will enter service next March.
Metro Aviation to complete air medical EC135 and EC145 for Healthnet
Source: RotorNews, 14-Oct-09
Metro Aviation, Inc. has been awarded a completion contract to finish two air medically configured helicopters for HealthNet Aeromedical Services based in Charleston, West Virginia. HealthNet, a longtime air medical provider, will receive the new EC135 and EC145 as additions to their current operating fleet.
HealthNet Orders New EC135 and First EC145 for Air Medical Operations
Source: American Eurocopter, 14-Aug-09
HealthNet Aeromedical Services of Charleston, W.V., Is again expanding its fleet of American Eurocopter helicopters, ordering its third EC135 and first EC145. Both aircraft will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2009.
