26-Oct-2015Source: Voce Capital Management
Voce Capital Management LLC (“Voce”), the beneficial owner of approximately 4.9% of Air Methods Corporation (“Air Methods” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:AIRM), today sent a letter to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Englewood, Colorado 80112 Attention: Corporate Secretary Lady and Gentlemen: As you are well aware, for several months Voce Capital Management LLC (“Voce”)... Read more
26-Oct-2015Source: Air Methods
National EMS Pilot Association (NEMSPA) today announced the winner of the 2015 Pilot of the Year Award – Ann Lowell of Air Methods, currently serving the Haiti Air Ambulance program in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Each year, NEMSPA accepts nominations for this award from the nationwide emergency air medical community to recognize an individual who stands out... Read more
13-Oct-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRM), the global leader in emergency air medical transportation, commenced operations under the Bayflite preferred provider agreement as of Oct. 5. In May, Air Methods announced that it was entering into a preferred provider relationship with Bayfront Health and its Bayflite air medical transport program. The County licenses have transferred and... Read more
6-Oct-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that it has acquired San Antonio Air LIFE, owned by Baptist Health System of San Antonio/Tenet Corporation, and Bexar County Hospital District doing business as University Health System. “We value our long-term relationship with San Antonio Air LIFE,” said Aaron Todd,... Read more
25-Sep-2015Source: Biz Journal
A large shareholder in Air Methods Corp. calls the company’s shares “a crummy stock” and wants the Denver-area air-ambulance company sold. See Full Story... Read more
17-Sep-2015Source: Voce Capital
Voce Capital Management LLC (“Voce”), the beneficial owner of approximately 4.9% of Air Methods Corporation (“Air Methods” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIRM), today sent a letter to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). In a detailed letter, Voce outlines the following: Voce believes the Company’s public ownership structure is increasingly problematic and has led... 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
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
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
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
3-Jul-2015
With pilot and two paramedics on board, the helicopter started spinning shortly after take off and crashed about 20 seconds later, causing fatal injuries to pilot Patrick Mahany.The helicopter hit a parked pickup truck and travel camper and the helicopter was consumed by the ensuing fire. Flight paramedic Dave Repsher was burned in the crash... 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
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
1-Jun-2015Source: FAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $91,500 civil penalty against Air Methods Corp. of Englewood, Colo., for allegedly operating a Bell 407 helicopter when it was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA alleges that Air Methods operated the aircraft on four flights in October 2014 when a... Read more
13-May-2015Source: JEMS
Medical debt weighs on many Americans, but few incidents pack a larger or more-unexpected hit than a medical-helicopter flight. See Full Story... Read more
11-May-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and provided an update on preliminary April 2015 flight volume. For the quarter, revenue increased 8% to $238.3 million from $221.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Net income from continuing operations for the... Read more
5-May-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that it is entering into a preferred provider relationship with Bayfront Health and its Bayflite air medical transport program. “Air Methods is honored to be a long-time partner of Bayfront Health and the Bayflite program,” said Mike Allen, Air Methods’ president... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015 after the close of the market on Thursday, May 7, 2015. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing (855)... Read more
23-Apr-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that Gregg Lundberg has been appointed as president of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Lundberg will succeed Blue Hawaiian Helicopters founders David and Patricia Chevalier who are transitioning into advisory roles. “Gregg is a great addition to the team and we are thrilled to... Read more
15-Apr-2015Source: FAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $1.54 million civil penalty against Air Methods Corp. of Englewood, Colo., for allegedly operating Eurocopter EC-130 helicopters on dozens of flights when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA alleges Air Methods operated two helicopters on 70 passenger-carrying flights for... Read more
7-Apr-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that it entered into a partnership with Vanderbilt University to acquire certain assets utilized in connection with the Vanderbilt LifeFlight Program, including medical equipment and three Airbus Helicopters EC-145 aircraft, as well as a 10-year agreement restructuring the program under Air... Read more
7-Apr-2015Source: Portneuf
Portneuf Medical Center is pleased to announce that we are partnering with a new air ambulance provider on April 1, 2015. We have contracted with Air Methods, an air ambulance service based in Englewood, CO. At present, they have more than 300 bases of operations serving 48 states; including service to both Eastern Idaho Regional... Read more
6-Mar-2015
Security video shows helicopter search light spinning to the left. The video shows that the helicopter entered a steep descent and impacted the side of the hospital building and parking lot at night. Operated by Air Methods for ARCH Air Medical. Pilot named here as Ronald Rector... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today an agreement for the sale of 200 Bell 407GXPs configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the largest provider of air medical transport services in the world. This order marks one of the largest commercial sales in Bell Helicopter’s... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation (“Vector Aerospace” www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) services, is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (“HS-NA”) has been selected as the primary supplier to Air Methods Corporation for all AS350 and EC130 dynamic components. This agreement will continue for a period... Read more
1-Mar-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. For the year, revenue increased 14% to $1,004.8 million compared to $879.2 million in the prior year. Income from continuing operations after minority interests increased 57% to $98.8 million, or $2.56 per... Read more
20-Feb-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation AIRM, -0.90% will report financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014 after the close of the market on Thursday, February 26, 2015. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by... Read more
19-Feb-2015Source: Research and Markets
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/scb82h/global_air) has announced the addition of the “Global Air Ambulance Market 2015-2019” report to their offering. The Global Air Ambulance market to grow at a CAGR of 9.57 percent over the period 2014-2019. Air ambulance services are sophisticated and advanced medical services provided in a mobile environment. These services have become an... Read more
3-Feb-2015
Vanderbilt LifeFlight aircraft suffered bird strike, minor damage to windshield and safe emergency landing... Read more
20-Jan-2015Source: Air Methods
United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division, announced that it received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) of an Airbus EC130 T2 Emergency Medical helicopter equipped with a next generation state-of-the-art medical interior and avionics suite. The first completed aircraft was delivered from United Rotorcraft’s facility in Englewood, Colo. The STC was completed in... Read more
15-Jan-2015Source: Air Methods
SADIF Investment Analytics, announces a new summary due diligence report covering Air Methods Corp (AIRM). The report uses SADIF’s powerful StockMarks™ stock rating system and contains important analysis for any current or potential Air Methods Corp investor. Report Summary: Air Methods Corp ($AIRM) is an above average quality company with a neutral outlook. Air Methods... Read more
13-Jan-2015Source: Local News8
Air Methods Corp. announced Thursday that it would be relocating its Air Idaho Rescue base from Idaho Falls to Driggs. See Full Story... Read more
8-Jan-2015Source: Dept of Labor
Faced one night with a trip over mountainous terrain in a medical transport helicopter with a faulty emergency locator transmitter, a pilot refused to fly the unsafe aircraft and was later terminated in retaliation for doing so. An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration followed. As a result, Air Methods... Read more
8-Jan-2015Source: DNJ
One of the mid-state’s most valuable public safety tools may soon be coming to Murfreesboro. See Full Story... Read more
15-Dec-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that Jay Francis has been appointed as president of Sundance Helicopters. Francis will succeed Bob Engelbrecht who is transitioning to the role of interim president for the Tourism Division. Prior to joining Air Methods, Francis served as managing director of leisure, lifestyle... Read more
10-Nov-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Revenue increased 10% to $277.8 million from $252.4 million in the year-ago quarter. For the nine-month period, revenue increased 15% to $759.4 million, up from $657.8 million in the prior-year nine-month period. For the quarter, net income decreased 5% to $33.7 million,... Read more
5-Nov-2014Source: Glasgow Daily Times
Air Methods hosted an open house Wednesday at Glasgow Municipal Airport to celebrate 15 years of air ambulance service in Barren and surrounding counties. See Full Story... Read more
28-Oct-2014Source: Great Plains
Great Plains Health will launch a new medical air ambulance service in the region beginning Nov.1. The new service, owned and operated by Air Methods, is called Great Plains Health LifeNet. “Our rapidly expanding medical specialty offerings at Great Plains Health and the strategic need for predictable medical air transport long term are really what... Read more
28-Oct-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, provided an update on third quarter results. While community-based patient transports for the third quarter 2014 increased 7% to 15,789 from the prior-year quarter, patients transported for community bases in operation greater than one year decreased an estimated 375 transports, or 3%. Weather... Read more
25-Oct-2014
Hit flock of ducks on practice approach, breaking the windshield. Helicopter landed with no further damage... Read more
15-Oct-2014Source: Air Methods
United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division, announced the addition of two new key team members to the Decatur, Texas team, Bob Youngreen and Everett Horst. Bob Youngreen joins United Rotorcraft as account manager within the Global Sales and Marketing department, and Everett Horst as director of Decatur operations. A 30 year industry veteran, Youngreen started... Read more
1-Oct-2014Source: St. Anthony Hospital
Kathy Mayer, Program Director for Flight For Life Colorado, has announced the delivery of Airbus AS350 B3e Emergency Medical Helicopter to Flight For Life Colorado, located at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood. The state-of-the-art helicopter was built by United Rotorcraft in Englewood, CO and is slated to begin service on Sept. 30, 2014. “The highly-anticipated... Read more
18-Sep-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Director Morad Tahbaz sold 15,000 shares of the stock on the open market on Monday 15th September. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.0083, for a total value of $824,124. Following the completion of the sale, Tahbaz now directly owns 61,799 shares in the company (approx value $3.4 Million). The... Read more
18-Sep-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Director Ralph Bernstein sold 9,600 shares of the stock on the open market on Monday 15th September.. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.57, for a total value of $533,561. Following the completion of the sale, Bernstein now directly owns 2,521,785 shares in the company (approx value $140.2 Million). The... Read more
18-Sep-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Director Mark Carleton sold 15,000 shares of the stock on the open market on Monday 15th September.. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.2367, for a total value of $828,555. Following the completion of the sale, Carleton now directly owns 12,050 shares in the company (approx value $0.67 Million). The... Read more
15-Sep-2014Source: SHHS
Sacred Heart Health System is flying a new air-ambulance helicopter that is larger, faster and has a higher patient-weight capacity. The new member of the AIRHeart team, the Bell 407 helicopter, arrived on Aug. 26 and is based in Crestview. The new bird is 20 to 30mph faster than the helicopter it replaces and holds... Read more
8-Sep-2014Source: Morris Daily Herald
The Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District has been teaming up with helicopter rescue service Lifestar to shave valuable minutes off response times in potentially fatal crashes. See full story... Read more
5-Sep-2014Source: Air Methods
United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division (Nasdaq: AIRM), recently delivered a Bell 429 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Helicopter to HALO-Flight in Corpus Christi, Texas, equipped with a customized medical interior. The aircraft completion took place at the Bell Helicopters facility in Piney Flats, Tenn. and is slated to enter service September 2014. “Our life saving... Read more
22-Aug-2014Source: Night Vision Awards
The Night Vision Awards selection committee members Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Night Flight Concepts, Vertical Magazine and RotorCraft Pro presented the Mark of Excellence Award to Air Methods Corporation and the NIGHTCON Lifetime Achievement Award to retired San Diego Police pilot Kevin Means at the 2014 NIGHTCON seminar in Dallas, Texas on August 20th in front... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that David Richardson has been appointed as senior vice president of eastern air medical services. Richardson will succeed Ed Rupert who is retiring after serving the health care industry for more than 40 years. Prior to joining Air Methods, Richardson worked at... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: Seeking Alpha
Welcome everyone to the Air Methods’ Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results Conference Call. See Full Story... Read more
13-Aug-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and provided an update on July 2014 patient transports. For the quarter, revenue increased 14% from $226.2 million to $258.5 million from the prior year quarter. For the six-month period, revenue increased 19% to... Read more
1-Aug-2014Source: Air Methods
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $428,000 civil penalty against Air Methods Corporation of Englewood, Colo., for allegedly operating two helicopters when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation regulations. The FAA alleges Air Methods, which provides emergency air ambulance services, violated its operations specifications by flying the... Read more
1-Aug-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014 after the close of the market on Thursday, August 7, 2014. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by... Read more
25-Jul-2014Source: Dallas Avionics
Priority One Air Rescue and Air Methods Corporation – the global leader in air medical transportation,successfully demonstrated the potential of the Jupiter Avionics Corporation (JAC) wiJAC Wireless Intercom system near El Paso, Texas. One member of the group was fitted with the hands-free JA68 while the other half of the system, JA69, was installed in... Read more
22-Jul-2014Source: Fast Market Research
Air Methods Corporation (AIRM) – Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The... Read more
25-Jun-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that it acquired the four bases of Baptist LifeFlight, owned by Baptist Health Care (BHC) of Pensacola, Fla. The change is effective immediately, with continued service to three states along the Gulf Coast, including the Florida panhandle, southern Alabama up to Montgomery,... Read more
23-May-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Air Methods Director David Kikumoto sold 15,000 shares of the stock on the open market on Tuesday 20th May. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.13, for a total value of $721,950. Following the completion of the sale, Kikumoto now directly owns 54,750 shares in the company (approx value $2.6 Million). The... Read more
9-May-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and provided an update on April 2014 flight volume. For the quarter, revenue increased 24% to $223.1 million from $179.2 million in the prior-year quarter. Net income for the first quarter of 2014 was... Read more
2-May-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014 after the close of the market on Thursday, May 8, 2014. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by... Read more
30-Apr-2014Source: Bryan Health
Crete Area Medical Center is pleased to partner with Air Methods, the global leader in air medical transportation. The helicopter based at Bryan Medical Center for the past 25 years will be relocated to Crete Area Medical Center on April 23. “We are proud to partner and continue our relationship with Bryan Health,” said Dan... Read more
23-Apr-2014
Tail rotor struck fence... Read more
1-Apr-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced the appointment of two key executives, Kevin Campbell and Allison Farish. Kevin Campbell joins Air Methods as Senior Vice President of Process Improvement, and Allison Farish as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Prior to joining Air Methods, Campbell, a Certified Financial... Read more
24-Mar-2014Source: HeliHub.com
Air Methods Director Ralph Bernstein sold 60,000 shares of the stock on the open market on Friday 14th March. The stock was sold at an average price of $52.88, for a total value of $3,172,800. Following the completion of the sale, Bernstein now directly owns 2,531,385 shares in the company (approx value $133 Million). The transaction was... Read more
13-Mar-2014Source: WV Record
James M. Laubach filed a lawsuit against Air Methods Corp., Healthnet Aeromedical Services, Healthnet Aeromedical Services Inc. and Keith Fletcher, citing retaliation for filing a sexual harassment complaint. See full story File photo of Healthnet EC145... Read more
2-Mar-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation AIRM +4.19% , the global leader in air medical transportation, reported financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. For the year, revenue increased 4% to $881.6 million compared to $850.8 million in the prior year. Net income decreased 33% to $62.3 million, or $1.54 per diluted share, in the current... Read more
25-Feb-2014Source: ABS
Leading air medical and offshore helicopter operators Air Methods, Metro Aviation and All American Aviation are implementing StartStick, the aviation industry’s first stowable emergency start battery. Aviation Battery Systems LLC (ABS) developed StartStick and reports recent air medical and offshore placements of this innovative, lightweight battery offering. Louisiana-based Metro Aviation has implemented StartStick at several... Read more
22-Feb-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013 after the close of the market on Thursday, February 27, 2014. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more
20-Feb-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that its United Rotorcraft Division has been awarded contracts totaling up to $5.5 million with the Ecuadorian Navy, AgustaWestland, and an unnamed customer in the Middle East to design, manufacture, certify and complete several airframes for a variety of missions. “United Rotorcraft... Read more
6-Feb-2014Source: Wilber Republican
Air Methods will move the home base for the helicopter, currently based in Lincoln, to Crete Area Medical Center. See full story... Read more
29-Jan-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, provided an update on fourth quarter results and January 2014 flight volumes. Total community-based patient transports for the fourth quarter 2013 are estimated to be 12,881, a 3% decrease from the prior-year quarter. Patients transported for community bases in operation greater than one year... Read more
24-Jan-2014
Air Methods will assume total management responsibility for the StarCare program, including employing the medical personnel, as it does at its other air bases throughout Nebraska and the region See full story... Read more
15-Jan-2014Source: WTVA
A company spokesperson says Air Methods was approached by MedStat’s program director to see if they were interested in continuing air medical service in the community. See full story... Read more
8-Jan-2014Source: Argus Observer
According to Tim Rawlings, manager of competitor Life Flight Network, both Air Methods’ bases at Ontario and La Grande closed late last week after only about three months operating. See full story... Read more
3-Jan-2014Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation, the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Haiti Air Ambulance Service, Inc. (“Haiti Air Ambulance”), a New York not-for-profit corporation, to provide air medical transportation services to the Republic of Haiti. Under the agreement, which is similar to a traditional hospital services contract, Air... Read more