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LifeNet of New York Relocates to Westernville

LifeNet of New York Relocates to Westernville

1-Mar-2024Source: Air Methods

LifeNet 7-14 announced its official relocation from its sister location in Watertown, NY to Westernville, NY—where life-saving service continues to the Mohawk Valley region and beyond. The LifeNet team partnered with the Town of Western and the Fire Company to break ground on the new location in October 2023. The newly built helicopter pad, hangar,... Read more

Southwest Technical College selects Air Methods online programs

Southwest Technical College selects Air Methods online programs

22-Feb-2024Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Southwest Technical College has selected Air Methods Ascend’s Critical Care Review and EMS Review online programs to integrate into the curriculum for students in their public safety programs. Located in Cedar City, UT, Southwest Technical College is a local, accredited technical college that... Read more

CareFlight 5 Flight Paramedic celebrates two big milestones

CareFlight 5 Flight Paramedic celebrates two big milestones

14-Feb-2024Source: Air Methods

While the new year is a time for looking forward, the emergency air medical team at CareFlight 5 in Santa Fe is reflecting on the accomplishments of one of their own. Flight Paramedic Cory Myers recently celebrated two important milestones—15 years in the profession and 1,400 air medical transport flights. “I look back at that... Read more

Yates County EMS selects Air Methods Ascend’s online programs

Yates County EMS selects Air Methods Ascend’s online programs

13-Feb-2024Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Yates County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online programs to provide additional training for its emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and medics. Located in the Finger Lakes Region of the State of New York, midway between Pennsylvania and Lake Ontario,... Read more

Court approves Air Methods financial restructuring plan

Court approves Air Methods financial restructuring plan

14-Dec-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (“Air Methods” or the “Company”), the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Court”) confirmed the Company’s prepackaged Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”). Air Methods, which has continued to operate normally throughout the court-supervised restructuring process, expects to... Read more

Air Methods’ Life Flight 2 and City of Fitchburg recognize the importance of fast EMS

Air Methods’ Life Flight 2 and City of Fitchburg recognize the importance of fast EMS

16-Nov-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods’ Life Flight 2 air ambulance program partnered with the City of Fitchburg to host a groundbreaking event at Fitchburg Municipal Airport to ceremoniously recognize the importance of fast, reliable air medical services in the community. Earlier this year, Air Methods partnered with the City of Fitchburg to ensure critical health care access to Worcester... Read more

Native Air Flight Paramedic Achieves Milestone

Native Air Flight Paramedic Achieves Milestone

15-Nov-2023Source: Air Methods

Native Air 7’s Flight Paramedic and Clinical Base Lead Josh Malia recently surpassed transporting his 1,000th patient. Flying a thousand miles can be quick and easy, but impacting a thousand lives takes hundreds of hours of training, teamwork, and meticulous effort, and Malia achieved this milestone in less than nine years. “I can remember nearly... Read more

Pennsylvania –  Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital opens new helipad

Pennsylvania –  Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital opens new helipad

13-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com

Last week Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital celebrated the official opening of their helipad, made possible by the Friends of Einstein’s 2021 Harvest Ball. The new helipad will enable air ambulance helicopters to quickly transport patients with critical medical needs to and from the hospital. Located on the south side of the main buildings, the new... Read more

Native Air holds open house to celebrate one year of service

Native Air holds open house to celebrate one year of service

31-Oct-2023Source: Air Methods

As a “thank you” for the amazing support over the past year, Native Air 18 in Show Low, AZ invited first responders, partners, and requestors to an open house event where guests had the opportunity to enjoy camaraderie and partnership with the Native Air 18 crew. When Native Air 18 opened one year ago, the... Read more

Air Methods confirms “pre-pack” Chapter 11 bankruptcy process

Air Methods confirms “pre-pack” Chapter 11 bankruptcy process

24-Oct-2023

Air Methods Corporation (“Air Methods” or the “Company”), the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., announced today that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (“RSA”) with (i) majorities of its first lien lenders and bondholders and (ii) its equity sponsor under which such key stakeholders have agreed to support an expedited... Read more

Air Methods CEO wins 2023 Women In Tech Trailblazer Award

Air Methods CEO wins 2023 Women In Tech Trailblazer Award

23-Oct-2023Source: Air Methods

The Women Tech Council (WTC), a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector, selected Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams as the winner of the 2023 Women In Tech Trailblazer Award. The winners were announced on Oct. 11 at an awards luncheon at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. “I... Read more

Spotlight on Air Methods – heading for Chapter 11 protection?

Spotlight on Air Methods – heading for Chapter 11 protection?

20-Oct-2023Source: HeliHub.com

Bloomberg is currently reporting that Air Methods are facing financial challenges to the level of giving serious review of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Quoting unnamed sources, they say that the process could be started as early as the end of October, and is partly driven by a missed loan interest payment earlier this... Read more

United Rotorcraft and DART Aerospace partners to develop an aerial firefighting system

United Rotorcraft and DART Aerospace partners to develop an aerial firefighting system

17-Oct-2023Source: Air Methods

United Rotorcraft, a global leader in critical mission systems for nearly 30 years, and DART Aerospace, a Canadian aerospace company specialized in designing, manufacturing, and supporting helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft components and systems for nearly 43 years, announced today their partnership agreement to develop an aerial firefighting system for the Airbus Super Puma family of... Read more

Skyryse takes delivery of Airbus H130 from Air Methods

Skyryse takes delivery of Airbus H130 from Air Methods

11-Oct-2023Source: Skyryse

Skyryse, the provider of an intuitive integrated flight operating system, today announced a pivotal partnership milestone with the delivery of an Airbus H130 helicopter from Air Methods. The aircraft is primed for cutting-edge integration with Skyryse’s game-changing technology, an integrated flight operating system (formerly referred to as FlightOS) that promises to revolutionize aviation technology. The... Read more

LifeNet of New York Flight Nurse Achieves 1,000 patient Milestone

LifeNet of New York Flight Nurse Achieves 1,000 patient Milestone

10-Oct-2023Source: LifeNet of New York

For one flight clinician to serve 1,000 patients in a little over a decade is no easy feat. It takes time, dedication, grit, and mental fortitude to provide the highest level of care and ensure the safety of each patient with every transport. Recently, Flight Nurse Rod Kester transported his 1,000th patient after a little over... Read more

Madison Fire Department selects Air Methods Ascend’s online Critical Care Review program

Madison Fire Department selects Air Methods Ascend’s online Critical Care Review program

10-Oct-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Madison Fire Department has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online Critical Care Review program to provide additional training for their paramedics. With stations in the City of Rexburg, Townsite of Archer, and Sugar City, Madison Fire responds to an ever-increasing number of fire and ambulance... Read more

Emergent Air selects Air Methods Ascend’s critical care in-person and online education programs

Emergent Air selects Air Methods Ascend’s critical care in-person and online education programs

3-Oct-2023Source: Air Methods

 Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Emergent Air has selected Air Methods Ascend’s critical care in-person and online education programs to provide additional advanced training for their flight nurses, respiratory therapists, and paramedics. Emergent Air started as a ground ambulance provider in El Paso nearly 20 years ago but... Read more

Black Hills Life Flight will carry whole blood onboard

Black Hills Life Flight will carry whole blood onboard

27-Sep-2023Source: Black Hills Life Flight

All four Black Hills Life Flight aircraft, located in Rapid City and Hot Springs, SD, are proud to announce that they now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every air medical transport. Black Hills Life Flight is the first and only community-based air ambulance service in the state with this capability. Having whole blood... Read more

AirLife Utah 3 will now carry whole blood on board

AirLife Utah 3 will now carry whole blood on board

27-Sep-2023Source: Air Methods

AirLife Utah 3 is proud to announce that it now carries and can administer whole blood on board every air medical transport. Having whole blood aboard their AS350 helicopter allows their industry-leading trauma clinicians to provide additional life-saving care in emergency situations when every minute counts. “Whole blood is the gold standard for blood delivery,”... Read more

Air Idaho Rescue transports 1000th patients

Air Idaho Rescue transports 1000th patients

25-Sep-2023Source: Air Methods

Whether local residents or guests to Yellowstone National Park from around the world, people facing medical emergencies in the West Yellowstone area are in good hands thanks to Air Idaho Rescue. On Saturday, Sept. 16, the air medical crew transported its 1,000th patient. The team of four pilots, one mechanic, three flight nurses, and three flight... Read more

Tulsa Life Flight wins C.T. Thompson Award for Excellence in Trauma Care

Tulsa Life Flight wins C.T. Thompson Award for Excellence in Trauma Care

20-Sep-2023Source: Air Methods

The Tulsa Life Flight teams in Okmulgee and Pryor, OK were honored to receive the C.T. Thompson Award for Excellence in Trauma Care by St. Francis Hospital. This was a special honor for the team because their program was the vision of the late Dr. C.T. Thompson, along with Dr. Jerry Gustafson. The annual award... Read more

Kankakee Community College selects Air Methods Ascend’s online EMS Review program

Kankakee Community College selects Air Methods Ascend’s online EMS Review program

19-Sep-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Kankakee Community College (KCC) has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online EMS Review program to integrate into the curriculum for students in the paramedic program. A two-year college, KCC serves the 130,000 residents of Community College District 520, which includes all of Kankakee and... Read more

Native Air receives Healthcare Impact Award

Native Air receives Healthcare Impact Award

15-Sep-2023Source: Air Methods

In a special ceremony for the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce 2023 Annual Healthcare Awards, Native Air’s White Sands Area team was proud to receive the Healthcare Impact Award on behalf of the entire program. The award recognizes a healthcare professional or organization that made a direct impact on an individual’s care. The awards... Read more

Hot Springs Ambulance selects Air Method’s EMS Review

Hot Springs Ambulance selects Air Method’s EMS Review

10-Aug-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Hot Springs Ambulance has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online EMS review to provide continuing education for their paramedics, AEMTs (advanced emergency medical technicians), and EMTs (emergency medical technicians). Established in 1985, Hot Springs Ambulance Service provides Basic Life Support (BLS) services and Advanced Life... Read more

Wyoming Life Flight celebrates 40 years of service

Wyoming Life Flight celebrates 40 years of service

8-Aug-2023Source: Air Methods

Providing 40 years of emergency air medical care is something worth celebrating, so Wyoming Life Flight held a special gathering to mark the notable anniversary. Crew members past and present, community leaders, and former patients came together at the Wyoming Life Flight hangar at Casper-Natrona County International Airport, on Friday, Jul. 21 for the festivities.... Read more

LeeFlight celebrates 10th Anniversary

LeeFlight celebrates 10th Anniversary

7-Aug-2023Source: Air Methods

A special celebration was held on Thursday, Aug. 3 to recognize the 10th anniversary of LeeFlight air medical service. Crew members, community leaders, and about 100 guests came together at the LeeFlight hangar in Fort Myers for the festivities. LeeFlight is a partnership between Lee County and Air Methods, the nation’s leading provider of air medical services, and is... Read more

San Juan Regional Medical Center selected Air Methods Ascend education program

San Juan Regional Medical Center selected Air Methods Ascend education program

26-Jul-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that San Juan Regional Medical Center has selected Air Methods Ascend’s critical care in-person and online education programs to provide additional training for their AirCare crew members, who are part the hospital’s medical flight program. Based out of northwest New Mexico, San Juan Regional Medical... Read more

UnityPoint Health selects Air Methods for Ascend critical care online education program

UnityPoint Health selects Air Methods for Ascend critical care online education program

24-Jul-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that UnityPoint Health – Des Moines has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical care online education program for their LifeFlight crew members. Established in 1979, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines LifeFlight has been providing quality, rapid air transport for critically ill and injured patients from... Read more

Air Methods’ CEO selected as Finalist for 2023 Women Tech Awards

Air Methods’ CEO selected as Finalist for 2023 Women Tech Awards

18-Jul-2023Source: Air Methods

The Women Tech Council (WTC), a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector, announced that Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams has been named a finalist in the 2023 Women Tech Awards, the premier awards program for women in technology with ties to Silicon Slopes. Over the last 16 years, the Women... Read more

Artesia General Hospital selects Air Methods Ascend critical care online education program

Artesia General Hospital selects Air Methods Ascend critical care online education program

13-Jul-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Artesia General Hospital has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical care online education program to provide additional training for their ER and PCU nurses and are considering ICU services in the future too. Located in Artesia, NM, Artesia General Hospital first opened its... Read more

Mile High Ambulance selects Air Methods Ascend

Mile High Ambulance selects Air Methods Ascend

11-Jul-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Mile High Ambulance has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical care in-person and online education programs for their emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. Located in Englewood, CO, Mile High Ambulance is a full-service ambulance company providing advanced and basic life support services... Read more

Black Hills Life Flight opens new medical base in Hot Springs

Black Hills Life Flight opens new medical base in Hot Springs

4-Jul-2023Source: Air Methods

Black Hills Life Flight was honored to celebrate the opening of its new base at the Hot Springs Ambulance Service station on Thursday with South Dakota Secretary of Health Melissa Magstadt, crew members, Air Methods leaders, and nearly 50 guests. “What you’ve got here is not just a ‘load to go’ shell (meaning simply transportation... Read more

Air Methods Ascend adds EMS Review to current offerings 

Air Methods Ascend adds EMS Review to current offerings 

3-Jul-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Ascend announced today the addition of EMS Review to its current offerings of innovative and comprehensive in-person and online education programs. Starting July 1, EMS Review will be available online through Air Methods Ascend for emergency medical responders seeking a high-quality patient care curriculum to advance their training, help improve emergent patient outcomes... Read more

Airlift 5 Texas completes first year in Rio Grande Valley

Airlift 5 Texas completes first year in Rio Grande Valley

14-Jun-2023Source: Air Methods

It has been a busy year since AirLift 5 Texas took flight on June 1, 2022, bringing emergency air medical service to the Rio Grande Valley. The new base has proven to be a valuable asset to the area, providing faster access to emergency care in trauma situations and interfacility transport for patients needing specialized care.... Read more

TriState CareFlight participates in Annual Water Rescue Training

TriState CareFlight participates in Annual Water Rescue Training

12-Jun-2023Source: Air Methods

Where seconds make all the difference in saving a life, the TriState CareFlight team trains regularly with first responders to be prepared to meet any emergent situation, no matter the time of year, for both residents and visitors. With boating season in full swing, the TriState CareFlight team collaborated with multiple law enforcement, fire, and... Read more

NMSU selects Air Methods Ascend critical care clinician online education program

NMSU selects Air Methods Ascend critical care clinician online education program

26-May-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that New Mexico State University (NMSU) Fire Department has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical care clinician online education program for their volunteer student firefighters. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, NMSU Fire Department provides emergency fire, medical, hazardous materials, and confined/technical rescue services... Read more

Martin County Fire Rescue selects Air Methods Ascend critical care clinician online education program

Martin County Fire Rescue selects Air Methods Ascend critical care clinician online education program

24-May-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Martin County Fire Rescue has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical care clinician online education program for the first responders on their flight team. Located in the southeastern part of the state, Martin County Fire Rescue provides emergency management and medical response, fire suppression... Read more

Air Methods works with US Army, Nebraska NG for veteran careers

Air Methods works with US Army, Nebraska NG for veteran careers

3-May-2023Source: Air Methods

With a commitment to military members, past and present, Air Methods has joined forces with the U.S. Army and Nebraska Army National Guard to help active and future soldiers prepare for professional careers while serving their country as part of the Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. An official signing ceremony will take place... Read more

LifeSave Kansas recieves award from Kansas Department of Transportation

LifeSave Kansas recieves award from Kansas Department of Transportation

1-May-2023Source: Air Methods

At an awards luncheon during the Kansas Department of Transportation Safety Conference on April 25, LifeSave Kansas was honored with a People Saving People Award for their blood in flight initiative. The air medical service announced last month that it now carries blood products on every flight and can administer them while transporting patients to... Read more

Air Methods to support Transport Medicine Competition

Air Methods to support Transport Medicine Competition

14-Apr-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is supporting the Transport Medicine Competition, facilitated in part by Director of Simulation and Innovative Education William B. Belk, at the Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference (CCTMC), April 17-19, 2023, in Denver, CO. This annual event challenges eight critical care transport teams to demonstrate their skills... Read more

Air Methods announce opening of air medical service in northern Worcester County

Air Methods announce opening of air medical service in northern Worcester County

6-Apr-2023Source: Air Methods

Providing decades of service throughout the Nation, Air Methods—the leading air medical service provider in the U.S.—is thrilled to announce a new location providing critical emergency air medical service to northern Worcester County and beyond. The base will be located at Fitchburg Municipal Airport. The City of Fitchburg recognizes the importance of fast, reliable air... Read more

LifeNet of NY expands in Mohawk Valley

LifeNet of NY expands in Mohawk Valley

29-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods

As a trusted emergency air medical provider serving the state of New York for more than 20 years, LifeNet is expanding critical care coverage by opening a new location in Oneida County. The opening of LifeNet 7-14, a subdivision of Air Methods, serves as a community resource providing comprehensive coverage to central New York’s residents and... Read more

Black Hills Life Flight to open base in Fall River County

Black Hills Life Flight to open base in Fall River County

28-Mar-2023

A trusted name in air medical service will soon be ready to answer the call when residents of Fall River County and beyond need emergency care. Black Hills Life Flight announced today that it will open a new air medical base at the Hot Springs Ambulance station in the summer of 2023. Adding to their... Read more

WellSpan Health opens base in Lancaster County

WellSpan Health opens base in Lancaster County

28-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods—in partnership with WellSpan Health—opened a new base in Lancaster County to better serve residents and visitors of central and southern Pennsylvania. The new base, WellFlight Lancaster, is the second joint venture base between Air Methods and WellSpan Health. With an already established and successful base in Gettysburg, PA, the new WellFlight Lancaster base... Read more

Walton County selects Ascend for clinician education program

Walton County selects Ascend for clinician education program

16-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Walton County Sheriff’s Office has chosen to make Ascend critical care clinician education program available in-person and online to EMTs and paramedics serving Walton County, Florida. Walton County Fire Rescue, the fire-rescue entity of Walton County Sheriff’s Office, provides emergency medical services from the... Read more

Minuteman EMS selects Air Methods Ascend for advanced clinician education

Minuteman EMS selects Air Methods Ascend for advanced clinician education

16-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Minuteman EMS, which provides emergency medical care for wilderness firefighters, is making the Ascend critical care clinician education program available online to its paramedics and EMTs to advance their skills in patient care. Based in Rapid City, S.D., Minuteman EMS is a veteran-owned and operated company.... Read more

LifeSave Kansas now caarries blood products onboard

LifeSave Kansas now caarries blood products onboard

8-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods

LifeSave Kansas is proud to announce that, as part of Air Methods, it now can carry and administer blood products onboard every air medical transport of patients. Air Methods is the first and only air ambulance service in the state of Kansas with this capability. Having both blood and plasma on all of their Bell 407... Read more

AirLife Utah marks Women in Aviation Week with an all-female crew

AirLife Utah marks Women in Aviation Week with an all-female crew

6-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods

When residents of Weber County need emergency air medical service, they might be surprised to meet AirLife Utah’s all-female crew. Lead Pilot Jen Prince, Flight Nurse Jennie McEnany, and Flight Paramedic/Clinical Base Lead Erica Rau make a powerful team serving the community, and their accomplishments highlight why celebrating Women of Aviation Worldwide Week, March 6... Read more

AirLife Utah opens new base in Cedar City

AirLife Utah opens new base in Cedar City

23-Feb-2023Source: Air Methods

The active outdoor lifestyle of residents and visitors in southwestern Utah and eastern Nevada brings both a sense of adventure and an element of risk. When trouble strikes, a trusted name in air medical services is ready to answer the call with emergency care. AirLife Utah opened a new base in Cedar City, UT yesterday,... Read more

Spright earns FAA Waiver for BVLOS Drone Operations

Spright earns FAA Waiver for BVLOS Drone Operations

22-Feb-2023Source: Air Methods

Spright announced that it earned a nationwide, non-geospecific Certificate of Waiver (CoW) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations from the FAA. The CoW allows small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to travel up to four nautical miles for critical utility infrastructure surveys. This waiver puts Spright in a unique position to maximize service... Read more

AirLIFE Uvalde has life-saving cardiac arrest equipment

AirLIFE Uvalde has life-saving cardiac arrest equipment

9-Feb-2023Source: Air Methods

As February is American Heart Month, crew members at AirLIFE Uvalde proudly serve their communities knowing they have the equipment and ability to save patient lives, even more so if the patient is experiencing cardiac arrest. AirLIFE Uvalde is the only air medical provider in the region to have a LUCAS CPR device on its... Read more

AirLift 5 in Weslaco adds LUCAS for cardiac arrest patients

AirLift 5 in Weslaco adds LUCAS for cardiac arrest patients

6-Feb-2023Source: Air Methods

With February being American Heart Month, crew members at AirLift 5 in Weslaco are proud to have recently added the LUCAS chest compression system to their aircraft to help provide lifesaving efforts during transports, especially when a patient is experiencing cardiac arrest. LUCAS is an automatic chest compression device that provides an accurate rate and depth... Read more

Air Methods and City of Neodesha partner for primary air transport of residents

Air Methods and City of Neodesha partner for primary air transport of residents

30-Jan-2023Source: Air Methods

The City of Neodesha recently announced they have entered into a one-call agreement with Air Methods to provide emergency air transport services to residents in need. Through this partnership, Air Methods will be the primary air transport service utilized by residents, whether they are being transported from local hospitals or require direct from scene air... Read more

FL – Walton County to get new Air Methods helicopter

FL – Walton County to get new Air Methods helicopter

25-Jan-2023Source: Walton County Sheriff's Office

A helicopter providing lifesaving medical transport is coming to Walton County. Announced at the Walton County Board of County Commissioner meeting Tuesday, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Air Methods Corporation to bring a Bell 407 helicopter to the area. After the closure of the only emergency room in Walton County Fire Rescue’s service... Read more

Ocean Medical Center Proposes Helipad

Ocean Medical Center Proposes Helipad

24-Jan-2023Source: Brick Shorebeat

A small heliport would be constructed on the property of Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township under a proposal submitted to township officials by Air Methods Corporation, a privately-owned medical helicopter operator. See Full Story.   ... Read more

LifeSave Crews Thank Donors During National Blood Donor Month

LifeSave Crews Thank Donors During National Blood Donor Month

23-Jan-2023Source: Air Methods

For the more than four million Americans who rely on lifesaving blood transfusions each year, January is a very special month. National Blood Donor Month was first observed in January 1970 when President Richard Nixon recognized the need to thank those who selflessly donate blood and to encourage others to start donating. The air medical... Read more

Lifenet Air selects Air Methods for advanced clinical education

Lifenet Air selects Air Methods for advanced clinical education

17-Jan-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, recently announced that LifeNet Air, a not-for-profit air ambulance company serving Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, is making the Ascend critical care clinician education program available to all of its flight crew members to advance their skills in patient care and increase retention of qualified clinicians. “Having LifeNet... Read more

Air Methods celebrates Native Air Milestones

Air Methods celebrates Native Air Milestones

11-Jan-2023Source: Air Methods

Native Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., celebrated the 20th Anniversary of its Native Air 9 air ambulance service. For two decades, Native Air 9, has provided essential lifesaving air medical services in the White Mountains of Northeast Arizona. Given the rural nature of the area, a partnership... Read more

Air Methods launches critical care clinician education programme

Air Methods launches critical care clinician education programme

23-Dec-2022Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that its innovative and comprehensive education program, Ascend, is now available for pre-hospital, emergency, and critical care clinicians, giving urban and rural facilities equal access to the highest level of critical care training. The Ascend in-person and online education programs provide access to world-class... Read more

Native Air opens new base Yavapai County

Native Air opens new base Yavapai County

23-Dec-2022Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., is ecstatic to announce a new Native Air emergency medical service location in Cottonwood, AZ. The opening of Native Air 83 will serve Yavapai County and beyond. Nestled along the Verde River, with wide-open ranges, Native Air 83 is located at the Cottonwood Airport.... Read more

Air Methods division orders up to 140 unmanned tilt-rotors

Air Methods division orders up to 140 unmanned tilt-rotors

4-Nov-2022Source: Spright

Today, Spright, the drone division of Air Methods, the leading provider of helicopter emergency medical services, and Dufour Aerospace, the innovative Swiss eVTOL company, announced the purchase by Spright of 40 Aero2 with options for additional 100 aircraft. The cooperation and sales agreement over up to 140 Aero2 aircraft represents the largest commitment by an... Read more

Air Methods closes LifeSave KūPono in Hawaii

Air Methods closes LifeSave KūPono in Hawaii

13-Sep-2022Source: Air Methods

  The parent company of LifeSave KuPono shut down the air ambulance service Wednesday, leaving just one air ambulance company serving the islands. “I now there’s a lot of people that are hurting today,” said certified flight registered nurse Noel Kuehner. See Full Story.... Read more

Air Methods invests $31M in Air Medical Services of NY State

Air Methods invests $31M in Air Medical Services of NY State

24-Aug-2022Source: Air Methods

  LifeNet of New York, a subsidiary of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S. with over 300 bases nationwide, made a major investment to update and expand the company’s air medical services in the state of New York.  This more than $31 million investment included upgraded aircraft and new clinical equipment... Read more

AirLife Utah expands Air Medical Services in Orem

AirLife Utah expands Air Medical Services in Orem

18-Aug-2022Source: Air Methods

  A trusted name in air medical services is ready to answer the call when residents of Utah County and the surrounding area need emergency care. AirLife Utah opened a new base at Timpanogos Regional Hospital today, offering quicker response times for emergent and trauma situations as well as interfacility transports for patients needing to... Read more

LifeStar Georgia opens new Hinesville base

LifeStar Georgia opens new Hinesville base

28-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods

  A trusted name in air medical services is ready to answer the call when residents of Liberty County and beyond need emergency care. LifeStar 2 opened today in Hinesville, GA, serving South Georgia. The LifeStar program has been in Georgia for 37 years and is the oldest air medical provider in the state. It... Read more

Hall Critical Care Transport Transitions Air Medical Services to Mercy Air

Hall Critical Care Transport Transitions Air Medical Services to Mercy Air

25-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods

  Mercy Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., and Hall Critical Care Transport (CCT) of Bakersfield announced the transition of Hall’s air medical services to Mercy Air 15.  This transition is the result of an excellent working relationship between the two over the past 20 years.   ... Read more

Air Methods CEO is a finalist for 2022 Women Tech Awards

Air Methods CEO is a finalist for 2022 Women Tech Awards

13-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods

  The Women Tech Council (WTC), a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector, announced Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams as one of 22 finalists for the 2022 Women Tech Awards. Now celebrating their 15th year, these awards bring visibility to technology-focused women throughout the industry who are creating new technologies,... Read more

Tristate CareFlight returns to Yuma with expanded EMS

Tristate CareFlight returns to Yuma with expanded EMS

1-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods

  A familiar sight is returning to the skies today around Yuma, AZ. TriState CareFlight is back, bringing a helicopter for air medical services to Yuma County and beyond. For over 20 years, a TriState CareFlight helicopter served the Yuma community, and this trusted resource is now back. This base, which opened on July 1,... Read more

AirLift Texas opens new base at Weslaco

AirLift Texas opens new base at Weslaco

15-Jun-2022

Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., is thrilled to announce the opening of AirLift Texas, a new base in Weslaco, Texas, on June 1st to provide emergency air medical services to the city and surrounding Rio Grande Valley communities. Opening the base will result in quicker response times for emergent... Read more

The Top 5 Trends Facing The Air Medical Industry in 2022

The Top 5 Trends Facing The Air Medical Industry in 2022

8-Jun-2022Source: Air Methods

  The future of healthcare and its impact on air medical services is facing sweeping changes and acute challenges. From hospital closures and staffing shortages to increased domestic tourism, Air Methods is evaluating market dynamics and preparing for this shift. Here are our top 5 trends facing the air medical industry in 2022. 1. Obstetrical Units... Read more

Drones that deliver medical supplies coming to Brazil

Drones that deliver medical supplies coming to Brazil

31-May-2022Source: Air Methods

Spright, the new drone division of Air Methods, and Synerjet Corp, a specialist in business aviation in Latin America, have signed an agreement under which the two companies will partner to operate drones to serve the healthcare market in Brazil. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by both companies, Synerjet will identify potential healthcare... Read more

Advertising board responds to claims brought by Air Methods against Global Medical Response

Advertising board responds to claims brought by Air Methods against Global Medical Response

27-May-2022Source: BBB National Programs

  The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Global Medical Response, Inc. (GMR) provided a reasonable basis for certain advertising claims for its Air Ambulance Transport. However, NAD recommended that the advertiser clearly disclose qualifying information related to its AirMedCare Network (AMCN) subscription membership program. The claims at issue were challenged... Read more

Air Methods to update fleet to Skyryse FlightOS to improve flight safety

Air Methods to update fleet to Skyryse FlightOS to improve flight safety

29-Apr-2022Source: Skyryse

Skyryse, a transportation technology company, and Air Methods, the leading American air medical transport company, today announced a partnership to retrofit more than 400 single-engine helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in the Air Methods fleet with FlightOS, a shared mission to advance further safety measures to protect pilots and patients. The new Skyryse FlightOS hardware and software... Read more

Native Air 7 celebrates 20 years of serving Central Arizona

Native Air 7 celebrates 20 years of serving Central Arizona

26-Apr-2022Source: Air Methods

Native Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., announced that it is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its Native Air 7 air ambulance service this month long. Since opening their doors in April 2002, the Native Air 7 crew has remained committed to providing lifesaving care to residents in... Read more

16-Apr-22 N808LF Airbus AS350B3 Phoenix, US-Arizona

16-Apr-22 N808LF Airbus AS350B3 Phoenix, US-Arizona

16-Apr-2022

Rotors running refuel – FBO attendant was pulling the grounding cable from the fuel truck and the cable struck the main rotor blades Helicopter operates as “Native Air 7” from a base at Payson, AZ  ... Read more

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