Metro Aviation hosts first Turbomeca training class
Source: Metro Aviation, 19-Jun-13
Metro Aviation recently hosted its first of 3 Turbomeca Level 1 classes for 2013 at its new training facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. Turbomeca USA is providing factory training courses on Arriel and Arrius engines in the Metro Aviation Training Center. Since completing its new comprehensive Training Center at the beginning of the year, Metro Aviation [...]
Metro Aviation delivers EC145 to Memorial Hospital
Source: Metro Aviation, Inc, 03-Jun-13
Beacon Health System’s Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Indiana recently received their new Eurocopter EC145. The aircraft was chosen for the larger cabin, payload and range as compared to their current EC135. The aircraft coincides with a rebranding of the air services to include Memorial Children’s Hospital and a slightly different color scheme. Memorial MedFlight [...]
06-May-13 N911SV Eurocopter EC135 Reed Point, US-Montana
06-May-13
Bird strike broke windshield while flying over Reed Point under NVG conditions. The pilot determined that the aircraft was safe to continue the flight to base at the Billings airport. No injuries.
Metro Aviation Pilot Recognized for Safety
Source: Metro Aviation, 01-May-13
Metro Aviation conducted annual training for 34 lead pilots last week. Pilots gathered at the company’s new training facility at its Shreveport, Louisiana headquarters. During the culminating dinner, Metro recognized Joseph “Woody” Woodard, Lead Pilot for the First Flight program in Melbourne, Florida. Woodard was honored for his quick thinking and commendable actions during a [...]
Metro Aviation delivers AS350 to EagleMed
Source: Metro Aviation, 25-Apr-13
Metro Aviation recently delivered a new Eurocopter AS350 to EagleMed as the result of a base expansion in Cody, Wyoming. The aircraft was completed at Metro’s headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana. The AS350 is equipped with Metro’s EMS kit that includes the transfill oxygen system with two outlets, medical inverter system, flip up seats, and LEMS [...]
Metro Aviation delivers new EC135 to CALSTAR
Source: Metro Aviation, 18-Apr-13
Metro Aviation recently delivered the third of eight new EC135s to California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR). The new aircraft are part of a comprehensive fleet upgrade and standardization plan for the helicopter emergency medical service based in McClellan, CA. Metro will provide eight EC135s to replace the program’s older fleet, making it an all-Eurocopter [...]
Metro Aviation Enters Level III status in FAA’s SMS Pilot Project
Source: Metro Aviation, 17-Apr-13
For safety to exist, it must be a way of life.” Those words are familiar in the Metro Aviation family and reiterated in a new safety video featuring Metro’s CEO Mike Stanberry. The video speaks directly to employees and customers and reaffirms Metro’s commitment to sustaining an active Safety Management System (SMS). The incorporation of [...]
15-Apr-13 N262MH Eurocopter EC145 Highland Heights, US-Ohio
15-Apr-13
Precautionary landing and maintenance team called out after unexpected torque split
Metro Aviation begins completion of Boston MedFlight EC145
Source: Metro Aviation, 04-Apr-13
Metro Aviation visited with representatives from Boston MedFlight and American Eurocopter recently to begin production of MedFlight’s new EC145. The new aircraft will replace one of their two BK117 C1s. The new fleet configuration will include the EC145, BK117, and the S76. “We are excited about operating our very first EC145 and look forward to [...]
Metro Aviation to complete EC155 for second HEMS user in US
Source: Metro Aviation, 03-Apr-13
After completing the first three EC155s to be used for HEMS operations in the US early last year, Metro Aviation is preparing to complete another Eurocopter EC155, this time for Shands at the University of Florida’s ShandsCair. The ShandsCair aircraft will be the fourth EC155 used for HEMS in the country. Metro Aviation received an [...]
Metro Aviation launches innovative app
Source: Metro Aviation, 19-Mar-13
Metro Aviation recently released an innovative smart phone app that has the potential to decrease response time by up to five minutes. When air transport is needed, hospitals and first responders can use Metro Alert to instantly notify one of Metro Aviation’s bases and send GPS coordinates using the helo alert function. Metro Alert users [...]
Metro Aviation begins configuration of EC145 for Memorial MedFlight
Source: Metro Aviation, 18-Mar-13
Metro Aviation recently received a new Eurocopter EC145 for Memorial MedFlight, the air medical and critical care transport team for Beacon Health System’s Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Metro Aviation is performing the completion of the new aircraft at its main facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. “While working with Metro Aviation, everyone has made me [...]
Metro Aviation debuts new training center
Source: Metro Aviation, 07-Mar-13
Air medical transportation and helicopter completions leader, Metro Aviation has announced the completion of a new comprehensive training center co-located at the company’s main offices in Shreveport, Louisiana. The 12,000 square foot facility is complete with the latest generation learning tools dedicated to safety and efficiency through training. The company will provide advanced training presentations [...]
Metro Aviation announces new Director of Marketing
Source: Metro Aviation, 06-Mar-13
Metro Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Kristen King as the company’s new Director of Marketing. Ms. King brings a wealth of experience and diversity to the Metro family. Most recently, Ms. King was Director of Communications for the Bossier City Chamber of Commerce in Bossier City, La., where she was responsible [...]
PAC International, Metro Aviation enters Brasilian completions market
Source: Metro Aviation, 05-Mar-13
Metro Aviation, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, PAC International, a market leader in helicopter technical services, announces a marketing partnership with Sierra Aeronautica of Sao Paulo, Brasil. Under the marketing agreement, Sierra Aeronautica, through its CEO, Marcos Braga, will provide marketing and sales leadership for customization of helicopters entering Brasil. Mike Stanberry, Metro’s CEO [...]
Metro Aviation to showcase new air medical EC145 during Heli-Expo
Source: Metro Aviation, 04-Mar-13
With the helicopter world soon to descend on Las Vegas for the 2013 HAI Heli-Expo, Metro Aviation has announced that it will showcase a recently completed EC145 as part of the company’s exhibit during the event. The featured aircraft is based in Cincinnati, Ohio at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Health Air Care and Mobile [...]
PAC International to feature AMS EC135 in Las Vegas during the Heli-Expo
Source: Paradigm Aerospace, 04-Mar-13
Paradigm Aerospace Corporation, International (PAC), a Metro Aviation company, has announced that they will showcase a recently reconfigured EC135P2+ on exhibit C3111 during the HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada beginning on 5 March. The featured aircraft is one of three EC135s recently reconfigured by PAC and was previously operated as an offshore support helicopter. During the reconfiguration process, [...]
YES Communications renews contract with Metro Aviation
Source: YES Communications, 26-Feb-13
YES Communications, Inc. (YES), a professional tradeshow, event and media management agency based in Dallas, TX has signed a contract extension with premier air medical transportation and helicopter completions provider, Metro Aviation, Inc. YES Communications has provided comprehensive tradeshow, event, advertising, and media planning to the Shreveport, LA based Metro Aviation since 2007. Company president, [...]
Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital to add EC145
Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 23-Jan-13
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is expanding their critical care transport services by establishing a fully dedicated helicopter for neonatal and pediatric transports. The state-of-the-art EC145 helicopter, named Monarch 1, features the best in size, performance and technology allowing for the safe transportation of critically ill patients. With approximately 30 percent of all neonatal admissions to Nationwide [...]
Air Care of Cincinnati put first EC145 in service
Source: American Eurocopter, 24-Oct-12
The first of two new American Eurocopter EC145s are now in service for Air Care & Mobile Care, which serves Cincinnati’s University Hospital, West Chester Hospital in Butler County and the Greater Cincinnati region. Air Care purchased the new aircraft at Heli-Expo 2012 to upgrade its fleet of BK117 helicopters, which it had flown for [...]
Metro Aviation announces new Director of Training and new Training Facility
Source: Metro Aviation, 15-Oct-12
Metro Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Terry Palmer has joined the company as the new Director of Training. Ms. Palmer brings with her over 20 years of experience in developing and marketing new training and technology products for aviation. She has demonstrated her success in the training arena for several years, and some [...]
Metro Aviation announces new Customer Configuration Coordinator
Source: Metro Aviation, 10-Oct-12
Metro Aviation is pleased to announce that Amy McMullen has joined the company as its Customer Configuration Coordinator. Ms. McMullen’s primary focus is to assist customers with aircraft configuration, equipment selection, and layout in addition to wide-ranging support during the entire completion process. She has spent most of her career in the air medical industry [...]
Metro Aviation to feature latest Texas DPS completion at ALEA
Source: Metro Aviation, 12-Jul-12
Metro Aviation will be exhibiting again this year during the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) 42nd Annual Conference and Exposition at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from 11-14 JUL 2012. The company will be featuring their latest AS350B3 law enforcement completion provided to the Texas Department of Public Safety Aviation Section. The aircraft is the first [...]
Metro Aviation announces the passing of Russell K. Garner
Source: Metro Aviation, 06-Jul-12
It is with great sadness that Metro Aviation announces the passing of the company’s production manager and longtime employee, Russell K. Garner. Mr. Garner died suddenly in the Shreveport, LA area on 26 JUN 2012. Garner was instrumental in the success of the company with several achievements related to equipment integration and supplemental type certificate [...]
Metro Aviation delivers second EC135T2+ to Massachusetts State Police
Source: Metro Aviation, 28-Jun-12
Metro Aviation Inc. recently delivered the second EC135T2+ to the Massachusetts State Police. The first aircraft was delivered late last year at which time the unit received pilot and mechanic training from American Eurocopter. The second aircraft is similar to the first with the exception of the complete HELINET Downlink system and a Eurocopter Deutschland [...]
Metro Aviation on record pace during 30th year
Source: Metro Aviation, 25-May-12
Celebrating 30 years in business, Metro Aviation continues on a record pace both with their aircraft completions business unit as well as the air medical operations division. The company has recently integrated the GPS Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability into their existing EC145 Single/Dual Pilot IFR (SP/DPIFR) STC utilizing the Garmin GNS 200 Multi-function Display, [...]
Metro Aviation begins EC145 deliveries to Duke Life Flight
Source: Metro Aviation, 18-May-12
Nationwide air medical operator and helicopter completions specialist, Metro Aviation, Inc. has delivered the first of two EC145 helicopters to longtime air medical program, Duke University Life Flight. Life Flight Administrative Director, Henry Ward accepted the aircraft during a delivery ceremony at the Metro Aviation main facility in Shreveport, Louisiana this month. Attending the event was the [...]
North Flight Data Systems receives FAA STC for EC155 LARS system
Source: North Flight Data Systems, 24-Apr-12
NORTH Flight Data Systems, LLC( NORTH FDS) is pleased to announce they have received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of their Lightweight Aircraft Recording (LARS) system in the Eurocopter EC155 series helicopters. In cooperation with Metro Aviation, Inc., NORTH FDS integrated their voice, video and flight data recording system into the [...]
American Eurocopter’s AS350 simulator added to Metro Aviation’s training program
Source: American Eurocopter, 15-Feb-12
Metro Aviation has signed an agreement with American Eurocopter to use the AS350 Flight Simulator as part of the operator’s pilot training program. American Eurocopter owns the only AS350 Level B full motion flight simulator in the world. “We are strong advocates of simulator training for EMS pilots,” said Mike Stanberry, President of Metro Aviation. [...]
Metro Aviation orders five more EC145s
Source: American Eurocopter, 13-Feb-12
From Heli-Expo 2012, American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that Metro Aviation has signed for five more EC145® helicopters. The agreement is for three firm orders with an additional two options. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in March and it will be joining a fleet that currently includes 17 EC145s. “We are [...]
YES Communications debuts improved press release format to aviation industry
Source: YES Communications, 11-Feb-12
YES Communications is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced press release platform that will be used to submit news and announcements for their customers to a worldwide audience. This new format will provide a standardized look for YES Communications and their discerning client base. YES Communications is a leader in distributing news for [...]
Tanis announces preheat system for EC155
Source: Tanis Aircraft Products, 26-Jan-12
Tanis Aircraft Products has announced the availability of its aircraft preheat systems for the Eurocopter line of helicopters, a manufacturer of civilian and military models. Eurocopter manufactures the EC155 helicopter, a long-range twin-engine medium-lift passenger transport helicopter, along with many other models. Collaborating with Metro Aviation, Inc. at their corporate headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana, representatives [...]
Metro Aviation completes first EC145 for Sanford Health
Source: Metro Aviation, 12-Jan-12
Metro Aviation, Inc. delivered the first of three EC145’s to Sanford Health at the end of last week. On hand for delivery was Kerry Berg, Director of Operations, Thomas Kitterman, Director of Maintenance and Orlen Tschetter, Vice President of Facilities & Planning from the Sanford Health-Sioux Falls Region. The aircraft is complete with a full [...]
Metro Aviation receives FAA STC for EC155B1
Source: Metro Aviation, 10-Jan-12
Metro Aviation, Inc. received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate SR09591RC (STC) for a complete Emergency Medical System kit and associated options for the Eurocopter EC155B1. This is the first EC155B1 to be equipped with an EMS package in the United States. Metro Aviation, Inc. received approval late December after five months of completing the STC [...]
Metro Aviation to complete two EC145s for Duke Life Flight
Source: Metro Aviation, 29-Nov-11
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 [...]
STAT MedEvac to add two EC145s and three EC135s
Source: Metro Aviation, 16-Nov-11
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, [...]
Sanford Health contracts Metro Aviation for more EC145s
Source: Metro Aviation, 10-Nov-11
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 [...]
Metro Aviation – Record revenue projections heading into its 30th year
Source: Metro Aviation, 18-Oct-11
On the heels of the first air medical EC155 completions in North America for the University of Michigan Survival Flight, Metro Aviation continues to book new aircraft completions and sign new operating customers for what will undoubtedly be a record year for business. The company has recently signed contracts to complete two new EC145 helicopters [...]
Indiana University Health adds fifth EC145
Source: American Eurocopter, 17-Oct-11
From its booth #321 at the 2011 Air Medical Transport Conference, American Eurocopter announced today that Indiana University Health LifeLine will add its fifth EC145 to the fleet of four that were purchased in late 2008. The first four went into service throughout 2010 and the fifth is expected to go into service this week. [...]
Metro Aviation to feature an IU Health LifeLine EC145 at AMTC
Source: Metro Aviation, 17-Oct-11
Longtime air medical transportation provider and helicopter completion specialist, Metro Aviation, Inc. will feature an Indiana University (IU) Health LifeLine critical care transport Eurocopter EC145 during the AMTC hosted in St. Louis, Missouri from 17-19 October 2011. The sophisticated critical care transport helicopter includes an extensive patient care cabin configuration and single pilot IFR capability [...]
University of Michigan EC155 completion on schedule
Source: Metro Aviation, 06-Oct-11
Survival Flight conducted an initial review of the EC155 B1 aircraft last week. On the agenda for the configuration team was to approve the final paint layout and review the medical system installation. With the approval of the new paint scheme and the medical system configuration, Metro Aviation, Inc. continues to proceed with an on [...]
Metro Aviation delivers third EC135 to Korea
Source: Metro Aviation, 20-Sep-11
Metro Aviation delivered a third completed EC135 for the Republic of South Korea today. This third aircraft, delivered ahead of schedule, will join the first two delivered earlier this month for an official viewing by the customer later next week. Operational services of the first EC135 began September 1, 2011. With the delivery of the [...]
Metro Aviation completes first two Korean EMS EC135s
Source: Metro Aviation, 13-Sep-11
HeliHub.com was the first aviation news website to identify the sale of these EC135s into Korea – see story here Metro Aviation, Inc. completed two EC135 aircraft for the Republic of Korea. These aircraft are not only the first Eurocopter EC135 aircraft in country, but will become the first civilian operated EMS aircraft to be [...]
Metro Aviation to complete three EC135s for Era
Source: Metro Aviation, 13-Sep-11
Metro Aviation, Inc. has entered into a contract with ERA in Lake Charles, LA, to complete three Eurocopter EC135 aircraft. The completions will include installation of single pilot IFR kits, air conditioning, and DART emergency floatation systems. The helicopters will also include additional custom equipment installations specified by the end user. Metro Aviation, Inc. was [...]
Metro Aviation shows Virginia State Police EC145 at ALEA 2011
Source: Air Methods, 21-Jul-11
Longtime completion leader, Metro Aviation, Inc. will showcase their latest comprehensive EC145 customization for the Virginia State Police Med Flight during the upcoming Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Annual Conference and Exposition. The venue begins this week on Wednesday 20 July 2011 and runs through Friday 22 July at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center [...]
18-Jul-11 N262MH Eurocopter EC145 Cleveland, US-Ohio
18-Jul-11
Smoke started to appear out of the aft air conditioning vents inflight. Safe
Metro Aviation competes first two EC130 of eight for Medflight Ohio
Source: Metro Aviation, 24-Jun-11
Metro Aviation, Inc. recently completed two major STC programs on the Eurocopter EC130 selected by Medflight Ohio (Columbus) to replace a mixed and aging fleet. The first two completed aircraft were delivered to Medflight Ohio, on June 6th where Metro Aviation, Inc. will serve as the operator, replacing Omniflight Helicopters as the Operator. Following crew [...]
Metro Aviation completes first AS350 Cobham HeliSAS installation
Source: Metro Aviation, 25-May-11
Air medical service provider and helicopter completions specialist, Metro Aviation has recently completed the first installation of the Cobham HeliSAS autopilot system for an air medical AStar owned and operated by the company. Metro Aviation was instrumental in the development and subsequent FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the AS350 and EC130 model type helicopters [...]
02-Apr-11 N262MH Eurocopter EC145 Cleveland, US-Ohio
02-Apr-11
After landing, port side hydraulics compartment cowling was discovered open, and had contacted the main blades in flight – but only taking paint off, not damaging them. One camlock was missing from the cowling
Metro Aviation announces innovative iPad app
Source: Metro Aviation, 23-Mar-11
Metro Aviation, Inc. has announced an industry first iPad App now available to provide customers with a familiarization and training tool for installed equipment description, functionality and operation, among other uses. The company plans to include the Eurocopter AS350, EC130, EC135, EC145 and EC145T2 as well as the EC155 model type helicopters as part of [...]
17-Mar-11 N913ET Eurocopter Bo105 Athens, US-Texas
17-Mar-11
Bird strike on approach to land at base
Three US operators sign as launch customers for the EC145T2
Source: Eurocopter, 07-Mar-11
Eurocopter’s new EC145 T2 helicopter, which was unveiled with fanfare today at Heli-Expo 2011, has attracted three U.S. operators as its launch customers: Metro Aviation, Lewis Energy Group and Leading Edge. Metro Aviation signed for five of the rotary-wing aircraft to be used in emergency medical services (EMS), continuing the company’s nearly three-decade relationship with [...]
Metro Aviation develops first EMS EC155B1 interior for US customer
Source: Metro Aviation, 07-Mar-11
As the result of a recent competitive bid award, Metro Aviation, Inc. will finish three Eurocopter EC155B1 critical care transport helicopters for The University of Michigan Health System Survival Flight program. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Survival Flight will enter service with their first EC155B1 in September 2011 and will replace the current fleet of [...]
Metro Aviation appoints new assistant director of operations
Source: Metro Aviation, 06-Mar-11
Metro Aviation, Inc. has announced that Richard E. “Rich” Gross has recently been hired as the Assistant Director of Operations for the company. Gross brings with him over twenty years in the helicopter business with extensive experience with air medical and law enforcement flight operations around the country. Prior to joining Metro Aviation, Gross held [...]
EMS EC135 makes precautionary landing at Boston Logan Airport
Source: HeliHub.com, 04-Mar-11
A Eurocopter Ec135 of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Airborne Response Team “D-HART” made a precautionary landing at the busy Boston Logan Airport today after the pilot reported difficulties with one engine. Airline operations were not affected in the way that Britain’s London City Airport came to a standstill yesterday after a similar emergency. It was on its [...]
04-Mar-11 N235DH Eurocopter EC135P1 Boston, US-Massachusetts
04-Mar-11
A Eurocopter Ec135 of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Airborne Response Team “D-HART” made a precautionary landing at the busy Boston Logan Airport today after the pilot reported difficulties with one engine.
Metro Aviation lands third customer in Ohio
Source: Metro Aviation, 17-Nov-10
16 NOV 2010 — Shreveport, Louisiana U.S.A. — Longtime traditional air medical transportation provider and helicopter completion specialist, Metro Aviation, Inc. will soon be providing helicopter air medical services (AMS) to MedFlight, based in Columbus, Ohio. The AMS operation will be the third for Metro Aviation in the state of Ohio and will include a [...]
North Flight Data Systems acquires OuterLink flight data system product line
Source: North Flight Data Systems, 15-Oct-10
NORTH Flight Data Systems, LLC is pleased to announce the planned acquisition of the OuterLink Flight Data System product line. NORTH Flight Data Systems was recently formed through a partnership between Jeffery Warner, former VP of Sales & Marketing for OuterLink, and Metro Aviation, Inc. of Shreveport, LA. A binding Letter of Intent has been [...]
Metro Aviation to complete EC145 for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance
Source: Metro Aviation, 13-Oct-10
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA, home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance has chosen Metro Aviation, Inc. to perform the air medical completion for a recently purchased EC145 helicopter from American Eurocopter. Metro will finish the aircraft in an air medical configuration with a single pilot IFR and a night vision goggle compatible cockpit and [...]
Metro Aviation enhances EC145 EMS interior for better ground ambulances
Source: Metro Aviation, 13-Oct-10
Metro Aviation has announced the enhancement of the EC145 air medical interior with the capability to now use the Ferno Model 28A1 litter assembly with ground ambulances. The adaptation will allow the easy and safe transition between the aircraft mounting system to ground ambulances that utilize a Stryker or Ferno gurney system. The company developed [...]
Metro Aviation signs 12 aircraft MOU with American Eurocopter
Source: American Eurocopter, 12-Oct-10
From booth number 1423 at the 2010 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, American Eurocopter announced that Metro Aviation Inc., has entered into an MOU for 12 aircraft. The mix will include EC130’s, EC135s and an EC145 and will support the company’s ongoing growth and expansion of its Aircraft Operations Division. “Metro [...]
Sandel delivers first HeliTAWS system to Metro Aviation
Source: Sandel Avionics, 21-Sep-10
Sandel Avionics has announced the delivery of its first HeliTAWS helicopter terrain safety system to Metro Aviation, Shreveport, LA, which will install the unit in one of its fleet of Eurocopter AS350 helicopters. Adding Sandel’s proprietary TrueAlert™ nuisance-alert elimination technology, off-airport landing capability and high-resolution 3-D terrain display capabilities to its Class A HTAWS functions, [...]
MedStat aeromedical program to aid Winston County
Source: Winston County Journal, 01-Sep-10
The company based in Winona officially began the air medical program in March and recently purchased a brand new helicopter from Eurocopter
Metro Aviation continues law enforcement completion market pursuit
Source: Metro Aviation, 20-Jul-10
In the wake of another recent contract award for law enforcement completions from The State of Texas Department of Public Safety, Metro Aviation continues to refine its expertise in the market segment with new and innovative equipment integration and installation techniques. The company was also recently received competitive bid awards for law enforcement helicopter completions [...]
Metro Aviation delivers third completed EC145 to Travis County STAR Flight
Source: Metro Aviation, 28-Jun-10
Travis County, STAR (Shock, Trauma, Air Rescue) Flight based in Austin, Texas has recently received and placed into operational service a new Eurocopter EC145 completed by Metro Aviation, Inc. This latest addition to the STAR Flight Flight fleet will expand the capabilities and mission readiness to the residents of Travis County and the surrounding Central [...]
HealthNet Unveils New Helicopter
Source: WBOY, 27-Apr-10
The new Eurocopter EC135 has been completed by Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation selected to complete new Texas DPS AStars
Source: Metro Aviation, 27-Apr-10
Shreveport, LA based Metro Aviation, Inc. will again provide comprehensive new helicopter completion services for the state of Texas and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aviation Section as the result of a recent competitive bid award. The company will receive the two new AS350B3 “green” airframes from the manufacturer this month and will begin [...]
Metro Aviation completes and delivers third EC145 for Cleveland Metro Life Flight
Source: Metro Aviation, 27-Apr-10
Nationwide air medical aviation services provider and helicopter completion specialists, Metro Aviation, Inc. has recently completed and delivered the third EC145 to Cleveland Metro Life Flight in Cleveland, Ohio. Metro Life Flight is part of the MetroHealth System and is a critical care air medical transport program serving northeast Ohio and the surrounding region since [...]
Metro Aviation delivers new Massachusetts State Police EC135
Source: Metro Aviation, 23-Feb-10
After receiving a competitive bid award last year, north Louisiana based Metro Aviation, Inc. has delivered the first new law enforcement equipped Single Pilot IFR (SPIFR) EC135T2+ to the Massachusetts State Police Aviation Section. The comprehensively equipped aircraft was delivered in new “green” condition from the manufacturer to Shreveport, Louisiana where it underwent the extensive [...]
Metro Aviation launches offshore IFR, NVG, air medical EC135P2+ for Acadian Ambulance, Air Med Services
Source: Metro Aviation, 23-Feb-10
Nationwide air medical transportation service provider, Metro Aviation, Inc. recently announced the completion and delivery of an air medically equipped, dual pilot IFR offshore EC135 with NVG capability. The aircraft was finished at the Metro Aviation main facility in Shreveport, Louisiana and delivered to Acadian Ambulance, Air Med Services in Lafayette, Louisiana. The new addition [...]
MedStat EMS to base helicopter at Winona, Mississippi
Source: Clarion Ledger, 29-Dec-09
MedStat EMS will base a medical helicopter in Winona to aid victims of traumatic injuries and critical illnesses, company officials announced
Metro Aviation selects CAE Flightscape for flight data analysis
Source: CAE Flightscape, 29-Oct-09
CAE Flightscape (Ottawa) and Metro Aviation Inc. (Louisiana) are pleased to announce that Metro Aviation has selected CAE Flightscape to provide the analytical solution component for its recently established Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) program
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.
American Eurocopter Delivers EC145 to Trinity Mother Frances Hospital’s Flight For Life Program
Source: American Eurocopter, 16-Sep-09
American Eurocopter has delivered an EC145 to Trinity Mother Frances Hospital’s Flight For Life program based in Tyler, TX. The aircraft is slated for completion at Metro Aviation, based in Shreveport, Louisiana, where it will be completed and configured for its EMS mission.
AFS and Metro Aviation Collaborate on Innovative EC135 Inlet Barrier Filter Design
Source: AFS, 14-Sep-09
Aerospace Filtration Systems and division of the Aerospace and Defense Group, announces a new partnership with Metro Aviation of Shreveport, La., on the development of an innovative Eurocopter EC135 Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system.
