20-Aug-2015Source: HIOWAA
Since the news that the Air Ambulance has helped to achieve a higher survival rate of patients across the county, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) can now reveal that they have reached 6000 missions in the eight years that it has been operating. Over the years of operating, the Air Ambulance has... Read more
18-Aug-2015Source: CTV News
Critics say the Ontario government should pay the bill when patients are forced to take air or ground ambulances because their local hospital doesn’t offer the service or treatment they need. See Full Story... Read more
18-Aug-2015Source: Spectrum
Spectrum Aeromed announced today that they have been listed on the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for the fourth time in five years. Spectrum Aeromed was ranked number 4384 on the list with 61% growth, and is ranked number 6overall in the State of North Dakota and number 1 in manufacturing. “Appearing on the... Read more
14-Aug-2015Source: WAA
WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance (WAA) held a public consultation event yesterday (Wednesday August 12th) for local residents and businesses to find out about its proposed new home to base the charity’s helicopter, aircrew and office staff. The charity has been searching for a site for its new home for over a year and its preferred location... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: STARS
Celebrations are taking place across Saskatchewan today following the announcement of the 2015 STARS Saskatchewan LOTTERY WINNERS. This is the first sell-out in the event’s four-year history and organizers are grateful to supporters for helping them reach a milestone for the annual lottery. The Lottery offered 2,100 prizes worth more than $4.1 million and netted... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: DAAT
As a child, Richie Tate recalls seeing helicopters delivering hay to snowbound cattle near his South Molton home and resolving that one day he would be a helicopter pilot. He achieved his ambition by learning to fly in a 23 year army career and has now landed his dream job as a pilot with the... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: Philips Search And Rescue Trust
Philips Search and Rescue Trust’s Tauranga-based rescue helicopter performed the first air transportation of a spinal injury patient under the new Ministry for Health and ACC Spinal Cord Impairment Plan introduced to New Zealand on 1 August 2015. The Spinal Cord Impairment Plan includes the introduction of the St John Spinal Cord Destination Policy, giving... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: Modern Healthcare
Legislation that would significantly raise Medicare rates for emergency air medical providers is working its way through both chambers of Congress. See Full Story... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: The Randolph Leader
Roanoke City Council heard a second presentation on a helicopter service from Brent Wilson, clinical base supervisor of Air Methods Corp., which flies the LifeSaver air ambulance, and Rebecca Lipham, flight nurse out of Carrollton. It was in a public hearing. See Full Story... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: biz journals
With a critical approval now in hand from the Federal Aviation Authority, Kaleida Health officials are hopeful city officials will issue a speedy okay for a helipad on the new John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. See Full Story... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: Third Sector
The Charity Commission has concluded that there were serious governance failings at the Air Ambulance Charity after it ran a fundraising event that lost £111,000 and made a loan of £27,000 to its deputy chief executive. See Full Story... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: nj
After a years-long battle, a state appeals court has ruled that Overlook Medical Center can build a rooftop landing pad for helicopters even though the city board of adjustment rejected the plans. See Full Story... Read more
11-Aug-2015Source: NEMSPA
NEMSPA (National EMS Pilots Association) is encouraging all air crews and pilots who operate in the low level environment to attend a one day “Flying in the Wire and Obstruction Environment and Crew Resource Management” seminar on Sunday, October 18, in Long Beach, California. This highly acclaimed presentation by Robert (Bob) Feerst, of Utilities Aviation... Read more
11-Aug-2015Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
The company began in West Plains, Mo., on August 1, 1985, with one helicopter and a dream to provide air medical service to citizens in the small southern Missouri community. Today, Air Evac Lifeteam has more than 115 air medical bases across 15 states, and is the nation’s largest independently owned and operated air medical... Read more
10-Aug-2015Source: My Record Journal
The roar could be heard minutes before the blue helicopter appeared above the treetops from the east, rustling trees and bushes before touching down on the marked pavement. See Full Story... Read more
10-Aug-2015Source: Era Group
Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) today reported net income of $11.3 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for its second quarter ended June 30, 2015 (“current quarter”) on operating revenues of $70.7 million compared to net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 (“prior year quarter”) of $5.2 million, or $0.26 per diluted share,... Read more
10-Aug-2015Source: PHi
PHI, Inc. (The Nasdaq Global Market: PHII (voting) PHIIK (non-voting)) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. Consolidated operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2015 were $198.5 million, compared to $212.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $13.6 million. Oil and Gas... Read more
6-Aug-2015Source: Gazette & Herald
Wiltshire Air Ambulance may have found a new base in the county after a year-long search. See Full Story. ... Read more
6-Aug-2015Source: Bath Chronicle
Beer lovers will soon be able to support the local air ambulance while enjoying their favourite tipple.See Full Story.... Read more
6-Aug-2015Source: Therolla Daily New
Phelps County employees could receive a discount on an air ambulance service offered by Mercy. See Full Story. ... Read more
5-Aug-2015Source: Chillicothe Gazette
Paxton Township residents now have an Air Evac Lifeteam membership when they need a medical helicopter for a life- or limb-threatening emergency anywhere in Ross County, thanks to a purchase by Paxton Township officials. See Full Story... Read more
3-Aug-2015Source: Metro Aviation
Metro recently delivered its 75th H145 completion and the first H145 T2 in North America to Dare MedFlight, a leading air medical provider serving North Carolina’s Dare County. As the launch customer for the H145 T2, Dare County worked closely with Metro Aviation to ensure the new airframe fit their exact mission profile. The H145... Read more
3-Aug-2015Source: Reuters
Two Colorado flight nurses critically injured in the fiery crash of a medical transport helicopter that killed the pilot earlier this month sued the aircraft’s manufacturer and operator on Friday, court records showed. See full story... Read more
31-Jul-2015Source: DRF
At 30 HEMS bases in Germany and Austria DRF Luftrettung is operating helicop-ters for emergency rescue and the transport of intensive care patients between clinics, at eight HEMS bases 24/7. In addition to that, DRF Luftrettung operates two ambulance aircraftwith specialized crews for worldwide repatriations. In the first half of the year 2015 its crews... Read more
31-Jul-2015Source: Australian Helicopters
Australian Helicopters, one of Australia’s leading providers of mission-critical helicopter services, has unveiled one of the new AW139 air ambulances which will be used to support Ambulance Victoria when the 10-year contract starts next January. One of the new aircraft was on display in conjunction with one of the existing aircraft to demonstrate the change... Read more
27-Jul-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, provided an update on second quarter results. While community-based patient transports for the second quarter 2015 increased 7.4% to approximately 16,105 from the prior-year quarter, patients transported for community bases in operation greater than one year decreased an estimated 318 transports, or 2.2%.... Read more
24-Jul-2015Source: Devon Air Ambulance Trust
This week saw the end of an era for Devon’s Air Ambulances, with the final operational flight flown by Captain Rob Mackie, before he retires. One constant at Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) over its 23 years of operation is Rob, who has flown with the service since April 1993. He is thought to be the... Read more
22-Jul-2015Source: ABC News
Cameron Ewan McIvor is facing 14 charges, most relating to the possession of various drugs, and one for damaging two safes at a CareFlight storage centre in Darwin. See full story ... Read more
20-Jul-2015Source: NEMSPA
NEMSPA (National EMS Pilots Association) is encouraging all pilots and crewmembers that operate in a low level environment to attend a one day wire strike prevention seminar on October 18 in Long Beach, California. Robert (Bob) Feerst, a globally recognized expert in specialized crew resource management and pilot techniques in the wire environment, will represent... Read more
17-Jul-2015Source: The Randolph Leader
The Roanoke City Council heard a presentation from Jason Monday, regional director of Air EVAC Lifeteam Monday in a public hearing, were impressed, and will probably take action in the Jan. 27 council meeting. See full story... Read more
17-Jul-2015Source: STARS
The STARS organization is thrilled to announce their annual lottery in Saskatchewan has sold out for the first time in the event’s four year history. The lottery provides significant funding for STARS’ bases in Saskatoon and Regina. “Approximately 50 per cent of the funding for our two bases in Saskatchewan comes from local supporters. Each... Read more
16-Jul-2015Source: Irish Health Dept
The Ministers for Defence and Health, Simon Coveney and Leo Varadkar, have announced the establishment of the Emergency Aeromedical Support Service on a permanent basis. This very valuable service ensures that seriously ill or injured people in remoter areas have timely access to appropriate high quality clinical care. The National Ambulance Service (NAS) and the... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The London Evening Standard newspaper recently ran an article saying that their MD Explorer G-EHMS has been unavailable 50 days so far this year. As with many mainstream media, their level of accuracy is often in question when they attempt to write a story of a technical nature when the author has no experience of the... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: TAAS
The Children’s Air Ambulance, part of Warwickshire-based charity The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS), is delighted after the Chancellor announced during the budget that they will receive help to get a second helicopter off the ground. The charity is a national service that flies critically ill children from local hospitals to specialist paediatric intensive care units.... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: Murfreesboro
LifeFlight 5 is officially operating from the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport from a temporary location until a permanent pad can be constructed. See full story... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: Erlanger
Erlanger Health System announced today that LIFE FORCE plans to add a fifth helicopter to its fleet of air ambulances in September. The new helicopter will be based at the Winchester, Tenn., airport, which is located in Middle Tennessee. “LIFE FORCE is pleased to have the opportunity to move into Middle Tennessee,” said Kevin M.... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
It was a close call Sunday after a Georgia man drove his car almost directly into the path of a medical helicopter about to take off from St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon with a newborn infant on board. See full story... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) and authorized MDHI Sales Agent AeroPartners, Inc. join in congratulating Aero-Asahi corporation (AAC), the largest helicopter operator in Japan, and Chiba Hokusoh Hospitalfor the achievement of 10,000 EMS missions flown exclusively by the MD 902. Aero-Asahi is an authorized MDHI Service Center and operates nine (9) MD 900/902 Explorers, with six (6)... Read more
14-Jul-2015Source: Lifeflight Eagle
In the high-consequence environment of air medicine, things can change in an instant. Carefully designed systems and routine activities are subject to failure. It can happen to any of us at any time. It’s with that understanding that the LifeFlight Eagle Safety Symposium calls together leaders, safety officers, medical crew members, communications specialists, pilots, and... Read more
14-Jul-2015Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces that it is building Level D qualified full flight simulators for single-engine helicopters operated by many law enforcement and other public safety agencies. The Airbus AS350 B3, Airbus EC130T2, and Bell 407GX simulators will be installed at the new Learning Center FlightSafety is building adjacent to the Denver International Airport in Colorado.... Read more
13-Jul-2015Source: Toronto Sun
Summer’s here and you’re heading to the cottage. See full story... Read more
13-Jul-2015Source: Westfield Health
A £2 million fundraising appeal to build a new helipad at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital has been given a major boost from Westfield Health. We donated £250,000 to Sheffield Hospitals Charity’s Helipad Appeal and construction work has since started on the project. The new helipad will be located close to the Major Trauma Centre at... Read more
10-Jul-2015Source: The Salem News Online
In 2008, Missouri Baptist Medical Center partnered with Salem Memorial District Hospital to develop a program for the rapid identification, treatment, and transport of patients with a certain type of heart attack. See full story... Read more
9-Jul-2015Source: Flathead Beacon
The crew with Two Bear Air search and rescue completed a milestone recently with its 2,200th hoist operation, an achievement the team carried out over the past 18 months through a combination of rescue missions and training exercises.See Full Story.... Read more
9-Jul-2015Source: Munson HealthCare
Spectrum Health and Munson Healthcare officials today signed an agreement to form a joint venture between Aero Med’s northern operations and North Flight EMS Air Division. The new organization will enhance critical care air emergency transport services in northern Michigan. Aero Med will continue to serve West Michigan from its operations based at the Gerald... Read more
9-Jul-2015Source: AAA
The Association of Air Ambulances is today calling on all of the UK’s air ambulance community to nominate an individual or team for this year’s Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence. These prestigious, independent awards honour the exceptional contributions of staff and volunteers in the UK air ambulance community. The Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence have... Read more
8-Jul-2015Source: Toronto Sun
Ornge is the new black hole in northern Ontario, as the troubled air ambulance company now refuses to land on many helipads in isolated communities. See full story... Read more
8-Jul-2015Source: Llanelli Star
WORK has begun on an exciting £1.6 million project bringing the Air Ambulance home to Llanelli. See full story ... Read more
8-Jul-2015Source: DAAT
Trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters across Devon are celebrating after Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) was named as the PWC West of England Business of the Year with a turnover of less than £30 million at a gala dinner at Brunel’s Old Station in Bristol last night. DAAT was the first charity ever to be... Read more
7-Jul-2015Source: PA homepage
Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services (CHEMS) and Air Methods will host a Hangar Day on Sunday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Seamans Airport, 727 Windsock Lane, Factoryville. See Full Story... Read more
7-Jul-2015Source: Toronto Sun
Ornge is the new black hole in northern Ontario, as the troubled air ambulance company now refuses to land on many helipads in isolated communities. See full story... Read more
6-Jul-2015Source: Northern Star
A NEW procedure introduced this week into the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter may have played a big part in the saving of Ballina body boarder Mathew Lee’s life yesterday.See Full Story... Read more
2-Jul-2015Source: MKWEB
Thames Valley Air Ambulance’s (TVAA’s) life-saving emergency medical doctors, paramedics and pilots, have been awarded for their commitment to delivering the highest level of emergency medical care to those that need it across Milton Keynes. See Full Story... Read more
1-Jul-2015Source: BizJournals
Sutter Medical Center staff are in training to handle air ambulance transports from the helistop atop midtown Sacramento’s tallest building — the Anderson Luchetti Women’s and Children’s Center — to a neonatal intensive care unit on the seventh floor. See Full Story... Read more
30-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Airbus Helicopters is on the point of delivering the 1,000th Dauphin 2 – by which we are including the 365N models including the EC155 (technically the AS365N4). Starting at serial 6001, the authorities in Japan have issued the registration JA08AR to an AS365N3+ with serial 7001. That marks the passing of the 1,000th delivery and... Read more
30-Jun-2015Source: Belfort Instrument
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, installed their AWOS at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (8OH9), Cincinnati, Ohio. Metro Aviation, Inc. is the aviation services provider for the medical center. The Belfort Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) provides pilots with FAA certified Altimeter Setting, visibility measurements... Read more
29-Jun-2015Source: Llanelli Star
CALLS have been made for the public to get behind a £500,000 fundraising campaign for the new Wales Air Ambulance headquarters and a helicopter base in Llanelli. See Full Story... Read more
29-Jun-2015
Lord Mayor of Sheffield Talib Hussain was on hand to officially mark the start of building work on the Northern General Hospital’s brand new helipad, which hospital bosses say will save lives. See Full Story... Read more
23-Jun-2015Source: CBC
The only night-approved helipad for air ambulances in the Lappe area, near Thunder Bay, Ont., will soon be back in service after vandals caused nearly $4,000 in damage about a year ago. See Full Story... Read more
23-Jun-2015Source: News Castle Star
LAKE Macquarie Airport will soon become home to a Westpac Rescue Helicopter base. See Full Story... Read more
17-Jun-2015Source: Turbomeca
Norwegian Air Ambulance (Norsk Luftambulanse AS) has selected Turbomeca’s (Safran) Arrius 2B2Plus engine to power its three new Airbus Helicopters H135. Signed at the Paris Airshow, this agreement marks the first step of a new collaboration with one of Europe’s major medical airlift service provider. Franck Saudo, Turbomeca Executive Vice President Support & Services, said:... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: STARS
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural) announced a gift of $2.5 million to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) at the STARS Calgary base today. This reinforces the company’s ongoing support of the service, helping to ensure that STARS can continue to maintain its vital service of providing time, hope and life-saving transport to... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: YAA
The rapid response emergency charity has worked closely with Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust to develop the intensive, three-week technical crew members course. The intake, all experienced paramedics with Yorkshire Ambulance Service, was chosen for the two-year secondment following a rigorous selection process. New recruit Paul Holmes said: “The first day’s training was underwater escape... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: The Jackson Sun
The Jackson Air Evac Lifeteam base has a new addition, and Paul Stutsman, base pilot supervisor, could not be happier. The base, opened in July 1998, recently welcomed a brand new aircraft. See Full Story... Read more
11-Jun-2015Source: LifeFlight Eagle
Safety experts, crew members, pilots, mechanics and leaders from air-medical programs throughout North America are invited to converge at the 5th Annual LifeFlight Eagle Safety Symposium in Kansas City, Mo., September17-18. The symposium, which is provided free of charge, features presentations by world-class safety experts, as well as an opportunity for representatives from air-medical organizations... Read more
10-Jun-2015Source: ComputerWeekly
The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust (KSSA) has signed an agreement with wireless supplier Tactical Wireless (TWL) to jointly research and develop a backpack-mounted version of TWL’s existing Omni-Hub multi-mode communications unit. See full story.... Read more
8-Jun-2015Source: The Murray Valley Standard
A Development application for the Mannum District Hospital helipad has been lodged with the Mid Murray Council following the completion of site survey works and the establishment of a design plan. See Full Story.... Read more
8-Jun-2015Source: NHS
Derriford Hospital celebrated the official opening of our life-saving helipad, which took place today (Friday 5 June) with its first ever landing of a Search and Rescue helicopter. Special guests attended the event, along with key members of the hospital, ambulance and building staff to celebrate the great impact that the helipad will have on... Read more
5-Jun-2015Source: Cov News
As the city of Covington looks toward expanding its airport, a new tenant will help pave the way. See Full Story... Read more
5-Jun-2015Source: The Bucks Herald
Plans for a £1million helipad at Stoke Mandeville Hospital have been submitted to the district council. See Full Story... Read more
4-Jun-2015Source: WHOtv
Unity Point Health has expanded to a second Life Flight helicopter, this one based in Fort Dodge. The service began on June 1 to serve the Fort Dodge and north central Iowa area. See Full Story... Read more
3-Jun-2015Source: Plymouth Hospital
With only seven days to go until the official opening of our new helipad on Friday 5th June, which is co-funded by County Air Ambulance HELP Appeal, all checks are being completed to ensure it is safe to use. Last week, a ‘trolley dash’ took place with Julie Richards, Associate Director of Estates, playing the... Read more
3-Jun-2015Source: WBIW
A new helicopter landing pad on SpringHill’s property in northern Jackson County could help save lives in the event of a medical emergency. See Full Story... Read more
2-Jun-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods recently announced it will sponsor the 2nd Annual Great American Safety Drive – MedEvac Foundation International’s major fundraising initiative for 2015 – commencing in June during National Safety Month. “Air Methods is proud to say that we have supported the MedEvac Foundation since its inception,” said Howard Ragsdale, senior vice president at Air Methods. “Safety... Read more
2-Jun-2015Source: FCC
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) today announced a $500,000 contribution over five years to STARS air ambulance, providing life-saving transportation to patients in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “STARS provides critical care and transportation for rural residents who don’t have quick or easy access to health care in emergency situations,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO.... Read more
