Ems News

Life Flight Network closes McCall base in Idaho

Life Flight Network closes McCall base in Idaho

6-Jan-2012Source: Idaho Statesman

Life Flight Network  closed its McCall base on Dec. 31. Emergency air service by the medical transportation provider in the McCall area will come from Treasure Valley bases instead. (see full story)... Read more

First medical evacuation by French NH90 completed

First medical evacuation by French NH90 completed

4-Jan-2012Source: French Navy

[electronic translation]  December 31, 2011, the Cayman NH90 NFH of the flotilla of 33F-Lanvéoc Poulmic conducted its first medical evacuation, one of the missions assigned to this new helicopter for the Navy. December 31 at 8 am 30, the operational center of the Navy in Brest contacts the driver alert fleet 33E of the BAN-Lanvéoc... Read more

Surf Life Saving takes on AW119Ke in Western Australia

Surf Life Saving takes on AW119Ke in Western Australia

4-Jan-2012Source: SLSWA

Surf Life Saving WA’s new Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter has commenced patrols of Perth’s metropolitan coast. The aircraft arrived last week from New Zealand and was purchased by SLSWA who have now moved to an owner operator model for the service, thanks to the philanthropic support of Tim Roberts. “The assistance and support of Tim... Read more

Ornge release statement on behalf of three executives

Ornge release statement on behalf of three executives

2-Jan-2012Source: Ornge

Below is an internal memo released on December 23, 2011. Sent on behalf of Tom Lepine, Maria Renzella and Rick Potter (HeliHub Editor note – click here to see profiles of these executives) We know that over the past few weeks, many of you, valued members of the Ornge family, have been upset and concerned... Read more

Partnership between Halo-Flight and Christus Spohn Hospital

Partnership between Halo-Flight and Christus Spohn Hospital

2-Jan-2012Source: Christus Spohn Hospital

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-South celebrates a brand new Halo Flight Landing Pad with a Helo Pad blessing. Previously, Halo Flight landed on a flat grassy area behind the hospital. That area has now been paved and outfitted with special lighting to help guide Halo Flight to the hospital. This enhancement to the hospital will... Read more

Germany: DRF base at Dresden exceeds 1,500 missions in 2011

Germany: DRF base at Dresden exceeds 1,500 missions in 2011

30-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

On 17th December, the DRF base at Dresden – known in Germany as “Christoph 38” – flew its 1,500th mission. The particular incident was a road accident were a 46-year old female driver sustained serious pelvic and leg injuries after her car left an icy road and hit a tree.  Onsite assessment by local paramedics... Read more

Austria: Salzburg EMS base marks 10,000 missions

Austria: Salzburg EMS base marks 10,000 missions

30-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

On 29th December, the Austrian OAMTC organisation flew the 10,000th mission from its base at Salzburg.  A 44 year old female driver skidded on icy roads and ended up against a tree, resulting in the milestone call-out 10 minutes flight from Salzburg for “Christoph 6”, a Eurocopter EC135.  The team involved were emergency physician Josef... Read more

UK: Frimley Park Hospital opens helipad

UK: Frimley Park Hospital opens helipad

27-Dec-2011Source: Frimley Park Hospital

Frimley Park Hospital has taken delivery of an early Christmas present in the form of a new helicopter landing pad for its £22m emergency department development. Sections of the helipad are now going into place on the roof of what will be one of the biggest and most modern emergency departments in the country when... Read more

US-NY: Suffolk County approves funds for another EC145

US-NY: Suffolk County approves funds for another EC145

27-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Suffolk County legislature has approved $7.5 million for a new helicopter for rescues on the east end, according to media reports.  HeliHub.com believes this would equate to a Eurocopter EC145 to match the existing aircraft on EMS duties, although it is likely they will go through the expected procurement process with multiple types before... Read more

NEMSPA President issues letter

NEMSPA President issues letter

23-Dec-2011Source: NEMSPA

To: All NEMSPA Members, Corporate Partners, and All Others affiliated with Air Medical Transport. First, I want to say “Thank you” to our members and corporate partners for your involvement and commitment to safety in the HEMS industry and for your support of the National EMS Pilots Association. Second I want to express my sincere... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance depends on Versapak bags

London’s Air Ambulance depends on Versapak bags

23-Dec-2011Source: Versapak

When it comes to saving lives, having the best preparation and equipment available is paramount to a successful rescue. For London’s Air Ambulance, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) charity that provides 24-hour specialist trauma care to the people of London, this understanding is what allows them to provide their patients with the best possible... Read more

Residents’ lawsuit seeks to block construction of Chicago EMS helipad

Residents’ lawsuit seeks to block construction of Chicago EMS helipad

23-Dec-2011Source: CBS Chicago

The lawsuit was filed by SOAR, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. The group is seeking to have a judge reverse the October ruling by the Illinois Department of Transportation that approved the heliport. (see full story)... Read more

Air Evac Lifeteam reaches landmark 1,000,000 members

Air Evac Lifeteam reaches landmark 1,000,000 members

23-Dec-2011Source: Air Evac Lifeteam

One million members! The Air Evac Lifeteam air ambulance company reached a milestone today with the announcement they have signed up their one millionth Air Evac Lifeteam member. “This is a great achievement for the company overall,” said Vice President of Membership Keith Hovey. “But more importantly, it means that a million people will not... Read more

ORNGE spinoff received $6.7M from AgustaWestland

ORNGE spinoff received $6.7M from AgustaWestland

23-Dec-2011Source: The Star

AgustaWestland’s American office struck a $6.7 million deal to hire a Toronto firm made up of ORNGE executives to provide it with “sales and marketing services.” (see full story)... Read more

Statement from Chairman of ORNGE board

Statement from Chairman of ORNGE board

23-Dec-2011Source: Ornge

Dr. Mazza will be on an indefinite medical leave and in his absence, Tom Lepine will be the interim President and CEO of Ornge and Maria Renzella will be the interim President and CEO of Ornge Global. I ask that everyone respect his privacy and that of his family during this time. Requests from Minister... Read more

Shortage of paramedics leaves ORNGE helicopter idle

Shortage of paramedics leaves ORNGE helicopter idle

21-Dec-2011Source: TheSpec

The air ambulance helicopter at ORNGE’s Thunder Bay base was grounded hundreds of times this year because no paramedics were available for emergency flights. (see full story)... Read more

Costa Rica issues RFI for pair of 6-seat helicopters

Costa Rica issues RFI for pair of 6-seat helicopters

20-Dec-2011Source: FedBizOpps

Solicitation Number:  W58RGZ-12-R-0135 Notice Type:  Sources Sought Synopsis: Added: Dec 07, 2011 4:24 pm Synopsis: The Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) is seeking information to identify potential sources which may possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to meet the requirements for production and delivery of two (2) new Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) rotary... Read more

Boston Medflight creates third base to provide faster service

Boston Medflight creates third base to provide faster service

20-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

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... Read more

UK: Yorkshire Air Ambulance finds new base to replace Bagby

UK: Yorkshire Air Ambulance finds new base to replace Bagby

20-Dec-2011Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

“The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) can confirm that they will be relocating one of their air ambulances in the North area of Yorkshire to RAF Topcliffe. RAF Topcliffe offers the YAA an established airfield and infrastructure in North Yorkshire, providing a stable and long term future for one of their air ambulances and crew members.... Read more

UK: Children’s Air Ambulance transfer service to fly in 2012

UK: Children’s Air Ambulance transfer service to fly in 2012

20-Dec-2011Source: The Air Ambulance Service

The Children’s Air Ambulance is delighted to announce to all our supporters that our dream of providing a national bespoke helicopter transfer service for seriously ill children is soon to be a reality. Nicola Howkins said: “This progress is really exciting news and thanks to a new partnership with the team behind the Warwickshire &... Read more

UK: 900 mission milestone for Herts Air Ambulance

UK: 900 mission milestone for Herts Air Ambulance

20-Dec-2011Source: Herts Air Ambulance

More lives are being saved in Hertfordshire thanks to the Herts Air Ambulance (HAA). Since its launch in November 2008 this vital Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) has flown over 900 life-saving missions. The landmark call-out was on Tuesday 13th December to a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on the QE2 Bridge in Thurrock. The... Read more

ORNGE executive salaries under scrutiny

ORNGE executive salaries under scrutiny

19-Dec-2011Source: EMS World

Report says at least five top executives are shielded from the “sunshine list” published annually by ONtario to help make government accountable. (see full story)... Read more

Norsk Luftambulanse to expand fleet with another EC135

Norsk Luftambulanse to expand fleet with another EC135

19-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Norsk Luftambulanse has confirmed to HeliHub.com that they will take delivery of a new EC135P2+ on 20th January 2012.  Serial 1033 from the production line at Donauworth, the new aircraft will add to the fleet which provides EMS cover throughout Norway, and now includes a base in Denmark as well.  The helicopter will be registered... Read more

Whistler Medical Centre helipad fails inspection (again)

Whistler Medical Centre helipad fails inspection (again)

19-Dec-2011Source: Pique

After a time when Transport Canada closed a batch of EMS helipads to force certain upgrades, it gave the hospital management teams opportunities to get all the upgrades done.  However, the upgraded pad at Whistler Health Care Centre failed its inspection Thursday (see full story)... Read more

Spectrum Aeromed hires VP Project Manager

Spectrum Aeromed hires VP Project Manager

17-Dec-2011Source: Spectrum Aeromed

Michael Gallagher has joined Spectrum Aeromed as Vice President, Project Manager. In his new role, Gallagher will direct the activities of systems analysis, design, product development and sales in the implementation of air medical equipment solutions. “Mike Gallagher is a highly-skilled professional and proven leader. His outstanding background in mechanical engineering, lean manufacturing and customer... Read more

Convio brands Children’s Air Ambulance charity

Convio brands Children’s Air Ambulance charity

17-Dec-2011Source: Convio

Design consultancy Convio has completed a rebrand and website design project for charity The Children’s Air Ambulance. The Children’s Air Ambulance provides helicopter transfer sevice and life-saving treatment to critically ill children thorughout the UK. The rebranding is in line with the recent takeover of the charity by the umbrella organisation The Air Ambulance Service.... Read more

Yorkshire Air Ambulance launches iPhone app

Yorkshire Air Ambulance launches iPhone app

16-Dec-2011Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) have launched an official iPhone App to enable supporters to keep even more up to date with the latest news and activity from the life-saving Charity. The brand-new App, which is now available to download via the iTunes App store for £1.99, enables supporters to track HM98 & HM99 across... Read more

University of Utah moves AirMed base from Orem to Payson

University of Utah moves AirMed base from Orem to Payson

16-Dec-2011Source: University of Utah Healthcare

With the goal of better serving southern and central Utah regions, University of Utah Health Care’s AirMed and Mountain View Hospital welcomed guests today to celebrate AirMed’s new 24-hour aircraft base at Mountain View Hospital in Payson. The new base in Payson was a strategic move for AirMed, as the crew relocated to Mountain View... Read more

Nishi Nippon Airlines orders Kawasaki-built EC145

Nishi Nippon Airlines orders Kawasaki-built EC145

16-Dec-2011Source: Kawasaki

Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced that it has received an order for a BK117C-2 helicopter from Nishi Nippon Airlines Co., Ltd. The helicopter, to be used as medevacs in Oita prefectures, is slated for delivery starting in May 2012 . The Kawasaki BK117 helicopter was developed jointly by Kawasaki and European helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter Deutschland (ECD),... Read more

Bell delivers first 429 with multi-mission configuration

Bell delivers first 429 with multi-mission configuration

16-Dec-2011Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has delivered the first Bell 429 with a multi-mission configuration to Fairfax County, Virginia. This is the first of two Bell 429s being delivered to Fairfax County. Their second Bell 429 is expected to deliver in the second quarter of 2012. This multi-role Bell... Read more

Air Methods EMS pilots ratify agreement

Air Methods EMS pilots ratify agreement

16-Dec-2011Source: OPEIU

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) helicopter pilots, members of Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 109 employed by Air Methods Corporation based in Denver, Colorado have ratified a new agreement covering more than 1,000 pilots. AMC operates in 45 states transporting close to 100,000 patients annually as the nation’s largest provider of air medical... Read more

New EC135 delivered to Romanian Ministry of Health

New EC135 delivered to Romanian Ministry of Health

16-Dec-2011Source: Eurocopter

A ceremony was held in Bucharest today for the delivery by Eurocopter Romania, a subsidiary of Eurocopter – the world’s leading civil and parapublic helicopter manufacturer – of an EC135 helicopter to Romania’s Ministry of Health. The ceremony was attended by the Romanian Minister of Health Ladislau Ritli, the Secretary of State in the Romanian... Read more

Summit Air Ambulance expands into Montana

Summit Air Ambulance expands into Montana

15-Dec-2011

Summit Air Ambulance is expanding its business with a new base in the Montana city of Belgrade, which they expect to have up and running by 1st January.  (see full story).  The company is based in Idaho and has a base at Boise in their home state of Idaho, as well as bases at Las... Read more

Foundation donates $25,000 to CALSTAR base at Ukiah

Foundation donates $25,000 to CALSTAR base at Ukiah

15-Dec-2011Source: CALSTAR

The Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation has donated $25,000 to the California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) base in Ukiah. It is the ninth year in a row that the foundation has made a substantial donation to the base, known as CALSTAR 4. According to Deborah Pardee, R.N., M.S., North Bay Regional Director for CALSTAR, the donations... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance moves to new rooftop helipad

London’s Air Ambulance moves to new rooftop helipad

15-Dec-2011Source: London's Air Ambulance

Today marked a moment in history when London’s Air Ambulance, the world’s leading air ambulance, began operating from its new home on top of the new Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.  The helicopter landed at 8.05am for service.  At 284ft high, the helipad is one of the highest in Europe and is almost the same... Read more

REACH and Methodist Healthcare launch second Texas base

REACH and Methodist Healthcare launch second Texas base

15-Dec-2011Source: REACH

REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) and Methodist Healthcare (Methodist) announce the expansion of their partnership providing emergency helicopter service to include a second base in Pearsall, Texas, called Methodist AirCare 2. Service began on December 12, 2011. AirCare 2 will provide life-saving 24/7 emergency medical helicopter service from a base located 50 miles southwest of... Read more

Construction begins at STARS base in Saskatchewan

Construction begins at STARS base in Saskatchewan

14-Dec-2011Source: STARS

Saskatchewan Health Minister Don McMorris, STARS representatives and local media received a phase-one project briefing today at the site of the future STARS helicopter base at the Regina International Airport. Construction is progressing on schedule in advance of the anticipated spring 2012 launch of operations. “We’re very excited to move a step closer to introducing... Read more

INAER opens a new HEMS base in Chile

INAER opens a new HEMS base in Chile

12-Dec-2011Source: INAER

In the city of Puerto Varas has been installed an emergency helicopter operations center for southern Chile. At the base, a Bell 212 helicopter will operate, equipped with a mobile ICU and medical equipment for the patient to receive the first care, stabilization in the accident site and care during transport to hospital. “The use of helicopters to evacuate critically... Read more

Rega Foundation appoints new President

Rega Foundation appoints new President

11-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The current President of the board of Trustees of Rega Foundation stands down at the end of December 2011.  Albert Keller has served for 10 years having taken over the role at the beginning of 2002.  He has had an eventful time as a President, including the procurement of new helicopters, introduction of a new... Read more

UK: First EC135P1 registered for WPD

UK: First EC135P1 registered for WPD

9-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

WPD Helicopter Unit have now registered their first EC135P1 as G-WPDB.  Previously D-HAIT with German EMS operator ADAC, it is expected to be joined by sister ship G-WPDA from the same source within days.  As recently as 22nd November, the helicopter was still in its ADAC yellow scheme at Bonn-Hangelar airport, but it is expected... Read more

Southeast Texas Air Rescue named Air Medical Service of the Year

Southeast Texas Air Rescue named Air Medical Service of the Year

8-Dec-2011Source: Med-Trans

Med-Trans Corp., a leader in the air medical industry is pleased to announce that their Southeast Texas Air Rescue program was recently named the Texas EMS Air Medical Service of the Year. The Department of Health and Human Services recently presented the award to the Air Rescue team at the Texas EMS Conference in Austin,... Read more

Ornge sets record straight, responding to Toronto Star article

Ornge sets record straight, responding to Toronto Star article

7-Dec-2011Source: Ornge

On behalf of Ornge’s Board of Directors, Ornge management and staff, Ornge is compelled to respond to the Toronto Star story of December 5, 2011. We are setting the record straight. Ornge compliant with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996. Ornge is in compliance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996. The following... Read more

REACH Air Medical Services expands through merger

REACH Air Medical Services expands through merger

6-Dec-2011Source: REACH

REACH Air Medical Services and Cal-Ore Life Flight announce the merger of the two privately-held companies, creating the most comprehensive network of medical air and ground transportation in the Western United States. REACH, with 13 helicopter bases and one airplane base, and Cal-Ore, with two airplane and two ground ambulance bases, have been collaborators in... Read more

New Jersey State Police auction five S76Bs

New Jersey State Police auction five S76Bs

6-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

As New Jersey State Police take delivery of their new fleet of AW139s, their retiring fleet of S76Bs are up for auction.  Rightly or wrongly, they have chosen to sell all five S76Bs as one lot.  All are EMS configured with dual litter capability, four attendant/cabin seats, suction system, LOX, shore power, plug-type sliding cabin... Read more

Finland: SHT wins 10 year contract for three EMS bases

Finland: SHT wins 10 year contract for three EMS bases

2-Dec-2011Source: SHT

SkärgÃ¥rdshavets Helikoptertjänst Ab (SHT) has been awarded the contract to operate 3 HEMS bases in Southern Finland.  The board of Directors at FinnHEMS Ltd. has chosen SHT to act as their HEMS operator at the bases situated in Vantaa, Tampere and Turku. The contract period is 7 + 3 years. The long contract with FinnHEMS... Read more

United Rotorcraft Solutions to complete Halo-Flight’s third 407

United Rotorcraft Solutions to complete Halo-Flight’s third 407

30-Nov-2011Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions

United Rotorcraft Solutions, located in Decatur, TX, recently secured the completion contract to outfit HALO-Flight, Inc’s third Bell 407 Helicopter. In late October, HALO-Flight purchased an additional aircraft to meet the needs of its 26-county service area. “We selected United Rotorcraft for the task because of our past experience with the company and their new... Read more

Valero donates £100K to Wales Air Ambulance

Valero donates £100K to Wales Air Ambulance

30-Nov-2011Source: Western Telegraph

The Wales Air Ambulance has received a massive lift with the news Valero’s Pembroke Refinery has donated £100,000 to the lifesaving charity, after it was  elected “charity of the year” by employees (see full story)... Read more

Great North Air Ambulance makes £90K from car raffle

Great North Air Ambulance makes £90K from car raffle

30-Nov-2011Source: InCumbria

GNAA has so far sold more than 80,000 tickets for the fundraiser, which will be drawn on December 14. (see full story)... Read more

Metro Aviation to complete two EC145s for Duke Life Flight

Metro Aviation to complete two EC145s for Duke Life Flight

29-Nov-2011Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, Inc. attracts first-time customer, Duke Life Flight, with their extensive custom aircraft completion options. After operating two EC135’s for several years, Duke Life Flight decides to replace the EC135’s with two EC145’s completed by Metro Aviation, Inc. “The larger cabin of the EC145 combined with the state of the art medical interior and... Read more

EMQ Helicopter Rescue gets Au$10M sponsorship

EMQ Helicopter Rescue gets Au$10M sponsorship

29-Nov-2011

Rio Tinto’s sponsorship of $1M a year over the next 10 years will be in addition to what the State Government provides.  EMQ are looking at using the first year of the Rio Tinto funds to increase the fuel capacity (and thus range) of their three AW139s.  (see full story) Photos reproduced with prior permission... Read more

Indiana Guardsmen train in new medevac procedures

Indiana Guardsmen train in new medevac procedures

29-Nov-2011Source: US Army

KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Calling for air medical evacuation on the battlefield is a skill required before it’s needed. For Indiana Guardsmen with the 4-19th Agribusiness Development Team and pilots from the Wyoming National Guard’s Company C, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, training on Forward Operating Base Salerno, Nov. 18, honed their proficiency for medevacs.... Read more

Sanford Lifeflight benefitting from night vision technology

Sanford Lifeflight benefitting from night vision technology

28-Nov-2011Source: ASU

The military has realized the benefits of night vision technology for years. Now pilots with Sanford’s Life Flight have been trained and are now using the helmet mounted night-vision goggles. The goggles are especially important for medical emergencies in our rural areas. Life Flight pilot Tim Vreeman is no stranger to birds. He’s been flying... Read more

STARS celebrating 5th anniversary in Grande Prairie

STARS celebrating 5th anniversary in Grande Prairie

25-Nov-2011Source: STARS

Former STARS patients, media, and members of the public are invited to a special five-year anniversary celebration at the STARS Grande Prairie base on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event will acknowledge the incredible support from the community, while reflecting upon major milestones that have taken place over the past... Read more

Air Evac Lifeteam 71 base upgrades to Bell 407

Air Evac Lifeteam 71 base upgrades to Bell 407

25-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Air Evac Lifeteam have upgraded their base at Carrizo Springs Airport in Texas – about 125 miles south-west of San Antonio.  Known as “Lifeteam 71”, this base previously flew a LongRanger, they now have a Bell 407 in the same colour scheme Photos were released on AEL71’s Facebook page William P Johnson – HeliHub.com US... Read more

Air Methods receives SEC guidance on accounting for aircraft leases

Air Methods receives SEC guidance on accounting for aircraft leases

23-Nov-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) announced today that the Company will restate its financial results after receiving a response from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC responded to the Company’s previous request for guidance concerning the appropriate GAAP interpretation of the maximum amount that the Company could be required to pay as described... Read more

Hartford Hospital’s Life Star wins AAMS award

Hartford Hospital’s Life Star wins AAMS award

22-Nov-2011Source: Hartford Hospital

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... Read more

Air ambulance hit by industrial action

Air ambulance hit by industrial action

22-Nov-2011Source: ABC

The Health and Community Services Union’s Tim Jacobson says the $3.20 an hour members get on top of a base wage for helicopter shifts is not enough to recognise the extra training and work. (see full story)... Read more

Finnish government to fund all air ambulances nationally

Finnish government to fund all air ambulances nationally

21-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Broadcaster MTV3 reported last week that the Finnish government will fund all air ambulance operations from 1st January 2012.  Currently hhalf of air ambulance flights are funded through the Slot Machine Association, a government-controlled monopoly, with charities funding the other half. Maria Guzenina-Richardson, the health and social services minister, told MTV3 that money for air... Read more

STARS Foundation appoints Executive Vice President

STARS Foundation appoints Executive Vice President

19-Nov-2011Source: STARS

The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) is very pleased to announce that Mr. Rod Gantefoer has accepted the position of Executive Vice President for the STARS Foundation. Reporting to STARS’ Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gantefoer will provide leadership to the STARS Foundation team and work to develop community partnerships and fundraising initiatives to enhance... Read more

Yorkshire Air Ambulance forced out of Bagby base

Yorkshire Air Ambulance forced out of Bagby base

18-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

In an incredulous decision, Hambleton District Council has served an enforcement notice on Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) to move off Bagby Airfield due to noise issues – hands up those who genuinely think MD Explorers are noisy…  YAA has also been served with a notice to dismantle its flight crew room, toilet and shower block.... Read more

Two birdstrikes in two days create holes in two Eurocopters

Two birdstrikes in two days create holes in two Eurocopters

18-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Bird strikes are not that uncommon with helicopters as most are operating at relatively low level.  But to have two EUrocopters make emergency landings on consecutive days with holes created by those bird strikes is unusual. On Wednesday a news gathering AS350B2 in Scottsdale, Arizona took a dove into the cockpit.  The helicopter is operated... Read more

UK: Southampton Hospital helipad opens

UK: Southampton Hospital helipad opens

18-Nov-2011Source: Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance

A long awaited event for Southampton General Hospital, and for HIOWAA, took place today.  The new Helipad, which has been built on the multi story car park, opened with the first landing by the HIOWAA aircraft.  There were many people there to see it, including members of the Hampshire media, and individuals from both SGH... Read more

UK air ambulance charity scam companies closed down

UK air ambulance charity scam companies closed down

17-Nov-2011Source: Insolvency Service

Three connected companies that operated a charity collection scam were last week closed down in the public interest by the High Court in London, following an investigation by Company Investigations of the Insolvency Service. The companies are Air Ambulance Support Community Interest Company (“Air Ambulance Support CIC”), St Anthony (Trading Co) Ltd (formerly Air Ambulance... Read more

Air Methods adds EME’s Portable Aluminum Gantry Crane

Air Methods adds EME’s Portable Aluminum Gantry Crane

17-Nov-2011Source: EME

Mercy Air, a division of Air Methods Corporation (http://www.airmethods.com), needed to find a better and safer way to remove, transport and install motors and transmissions in its helicopters. Renting fork lifts was proving to be cumbersome, expensive and dangerous as the components, often costing in the high six figures were in danger of being damaged... Read more

EagleMed adds Garden City helicopter service

EagleMed adds Garden City helicopter service

17-Nov-2011Source: Wichita Eagle

Wichita-based EagleMed and St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City have a new partnership to provide critical-care air medical transport services. (see full story)... Read more

Woman’s Hospital of Texas contracts REACH for EC135

Woman’s Hospital of Texas contracts REACH for EC135

17-Nov-2011Source: REACH

The Woman’s Hospital of Texas (Woman’s) and REACH Air Medical Services, LLC (REACH) announce a collaboration to provide life-saving 24/7 emergency medical helicopter service to Houston and outlying areas. The service will provide air transport exclusively for high-risk maternal and neonatal patients to Woman’s for specialized care. Woman’s and REACH are combining resources to provide... Read more

STAT MedEvac to add two EC145s and three EC135s

STAT MedEvac to add two EC145s and three EC135s

16-Nov-2011Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, Inc. recently entered into a contract with STAT MedEvac for three EC135 and two EC145 aircraft completions. The latest order will be a continuation of business between Metro Aviation, Inc. and STAT MedEvac that began with the introduction of the first EC135 aircraft in the United States, which was completed by Metro Aviation,... Read more

DRF Luftruttung commits to 25 EC145T2s over 11 years

DRF Luftruttung commits to 25 EC145T2s over 11 years

15-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter and the German air rescue organisation DRF Luftrettung signed a purchase agreement last night for 25 helicopters of the newest generation – the EC145 T2. This purchase makes the air rescue organisation Europe’s largest customer for this type of helicopter. With the purchase of these aircraft, the DRF Luftrettung will successively replace the BK... Read more

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center adds an AirLife Denver helicopter

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center adds an AirLife Denver helicopter

14-Nov-2011Source: Cheyenne RMC

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is expanding its emergency care across the region with the addition of an AirLife Denver medical helicopter service in Cheyenne. The new service is a partnership between Cheyenne Regional and HCA-HealthONE, which operates AIRLIFE Denver. Cheyenne Regional’s new blue and sonic green helicopter will be stationed in Cheyenne and will provide air ambulance... Read more

Rega disappointed at Federal Court decision

Rega disappointed at Federal Court decision

14-Nov-2011Source: Rega

electronic translation…. The Air Rescue Service is committed to ensuring that the contributions of patrons can be used in full for the air rescue and not subject to VAT.Disappointed, she takes the decision of the Federal Court noted that the sponsor contributions are still subject to VAT. Since June 2008, the VAT paid on the... Read more

NEMSPA publishes heliport survey results

NEMSPA publishes heliport survey results

10-Nov-2011Source: NEMSPA

The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) has published the results of their recent national survey of active helicopter pilots regarding their opinions and experiences with the current infrastructure of heliport design, management and safety. The intent of these results is to help the helicopter industry and the federal agencies that have oversight of the industry... Read more

Air Methods Reports 3Q2011 Results and 4Q2011 Update

Air Methods Reports 3Q2011 Results and 4Q2011 Update

10-Nov-2011Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Revenue increased 20% to $185.2 million from $153.9 million in the year-ago quarter. For the nine-month period, revenue increased 14% to $467.2 million, up from $411.6 million in the prior-year nine-month period. For the quarter, net income decreased slightly to $18.5 million,... Read more

Sanford Health contracts Metro Aviation for more EC145s

Sanford Health contracts Metro Aviation for more EC145s

10-Nov-2011Source: Metro Aviation

With their first Eurocopter EC145 approximately 50 percent completed, Sanford Health (based in Sioux Falls, SD and Fargo, ND) entered into an agreement for the completion of two additional Eurocopter EC145’s. The first of the two additional aircraft arrived at Metro Aviation, Inc. on November 6th, with the third shipment scheduled for the middle of... Read more

MedEvac Foundation releases public education publication

MedEvac Foundation releases public education publication

9-Nov-2011Source: MedEvac Foundation

MedEvac Foundation International is pleased to release the public education publication Air Medical Services: Critical Component of Modern Healthcare Systems. This is an updated version of Air Medicine: Accessing the Future of Healthcare, an award-winning publication translated into 11 languages. The intended use is to educate public policy makers, regulatory agencies, healthcare system leaders, and... Read more

AAMS congratulates 2011 Program Director of the Year

AAMS congratulates 2011 Program Director of the Year

8-Nov-2011Source: AAMS

Alexandria, VA. – The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is proud to announce its 2011 Program Director of the year, Thomas P. Judge, CCT-P, Executive Director, LifeFlight of Maine. The Program Director of the Year Award, sponsored by Bell Helicopter, recognizes Mr. Tom Judge for his superior level of knowledge and management prowess, quality... Read more

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