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Air Methods Closes Acquisition of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Air Methods Closes Acquisition of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

16-Dec-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and its affiliates (“Blue Hawaiian”), a helicopter tour operator based in Hawaii. Founded in 1985, Blue Hawaiian is one of the world’s largest aerial tour operators and is the premier helicopter... Read more

Arbitration award in favour of helicopter pilot affirmed

Arbitration award in favour of helicopter pilot affirmed

15-Dec-2013Source: CBA CLE Legal Connection

This case arose out of an arbitration award granted in favor of a helicopter pilot whom plaintiff Air Methods Corporation had terminated following an incident in April 2010.  See full story... Read more

Air Methods moves AS350 from Cross City to Bronson

Air Methods moves AS350 from Cross City to Bronson

20-Nov-2013Source: WUFT

To reduce emergency response times, Air Methods recently moved the base location of its medical service helicopter from Cross City to Bronson.  The helicopter provides medical assistance to Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie counties.  See full story... Read more

Air Methods to Acquire Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Air Methods to Acquire Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

18-Nov-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and its affiliates (“Blue Hawaiian”), a helicopter tour operator based in Hawaii.  Founded in 1985, Blue Hawaiian is one of the world’s largest aerial tour operators and is... Read more

Air Methods completes first of four Bell 407GX for Careflite

Air Methods completes first of four Bell 407GX for Careflite

13-Nov-2013Source: Air Methods

United Rotorcraft Division completed and delivered the first of four medically-equipped Bell 407GX helicopters to CareFlite, a non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation providing medical transport across North Texas. The other three medically-equipped Bell 407GXs are anticipated to be completed and delivered to CareFlite by the end of the year. “United Rotorcraft is honored to have earned... Read more

Air Methods Reports 3Q2013 Results And 4Q2013 Update

Air Methods Reports 3Q2013 Results And 4Q2013 Update

8-Nov-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM) reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Revenue increased 14% to $252.4 million from $221.3 million in the year-ago quarter.  For the nine-month period, revenue increased 4% to $657.8 million, up from $634.6 million in the prior-year nine-month period.  For the quarter, net income increased 28% to $35.6... Read more

Air Methods to report 3Q results 7th November

Air Methods to report 3Q results 7th November

31-Oct-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013 after the close of the market on Thursday, November 7, 2013.  The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by... Read more

Air Methods holds ribbon cutting ceremony in Conway

Air Methods holds ribbon cutting ceremony in Conway

30-Oct-2013Source: WBTW

Air Methods has held its Open House/Ribbon Cutting/Barbeque on the grounds of the Conway Airport .  See full story... Read more

Air Methods appoints Executive Vice President, Business Development

Air Methods appoints Executive Vice President, Business Development

24-Oct-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that David Doerr joined the Company in the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Business Development. In this new role, Mr. Doerr will be working closely with members of senior management to identify avenues for growth and implement strategic initiatives for... Read more

Mercy One-Clarinda celebrates first anniversary

Mercy One-Clarinda celebrates first anniversary

15-Oct-2013Source: CRHC

Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC), Mercy Medical Center Des Moines, and Air Methods are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Mercy One-Clarinda medical helicopter service on Tuesday, October 15th.  The occassion will be celebrated with an open house held at the crew quarters behind the CRHC main building from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  Cake and beverages... Read more

Air Methods director sells over $8.2M of company shares

Air Methods director sells over $8.2M of company shares

16-Sep-2013Source: HeliHub.com

Air Methods Director Ralph Bernstein sold 200,000 shares of the stock on the open market on Friday 13th September. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.38, for a total value of $8,276,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, Bernstein now directly owns 2,606,881 shares in the company (approx value $107 Million). The transaction... Read more

Alabama – Air Methods closes “Lifesaver 1” due to underutilization

Alabama – Air Methods closes “Lifesaver 1” due to underutilization

11-Sep-2013Source: Air Methods

Effective September 3, 2013 Air Methods announced its LifeSaver 1 base in Birmingham, Alabama will no longer be in service. We recognize the storied history (35 years per this article, Ed) and invaluable contributions Life Saver 1 has made to the community for the last three decades and rest assured the decision to cease operations... Read more

Air Methods Reports 2Q2013 Results and 3Q2013 Update

Air Methods Reports 2Q2013 Results and 3Q2013 Update

9-Aug-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 and provided an update on July 2013 patient transports. For the quarter, revenue increased 2% from $222.5 million to $226.2 million from the prior year quarter. For the six-month period, revenue decreased 2% to... Read more

Air Methods fleet now fully NVG-equipped

Air Methods fleet now fully NVG-equipped

7-Aug-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation AIRM -2.36% , the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced its fleet of 368 air medical helicopters is fully outfitted with night vision goggle (NVG) capability. With this milestone, Air Methods’ fleet is now the largest civilian helicopter fleet in the world to be fully outfitted with NVG technology. NVGs... Read more

LeeFlight lifts off, replaces Medstar in Tampa

LeeFlight lifts off, replaces Medstar in Tampa

2-Aug-2013Source: Fox4

LeeFlight is the result of a public-private partnership between Lee County and the leading air medical transport company, Air Methods Corp.   The old service operated by MEDSTAR was shutdown in August of last year after concerns with safety standards and overall costs.  see full story... Read more

Air Methods to Report Q2 Results After Market Close on 8th August

Air Methods to Report Q2 Results After Market Close on 8th August

2-Aug-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013 after the close of the market on Thursday, August 8, 2013. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more

Air Methods buys 150 flight data monitoring devices

Air Methods buys 150 flight data monitoring devices

31-Jul-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Appareo Systems to purchase 150 Vision 1000 flight data monitoring (FDM) devices. These devices will allow Air Methods to capture a variety of critical flight data and then analyze the data as part of... Read more

Tampa General Hospital’s Aeromed may be grounded 31 July

Tampa General Hospital’s Aeromed may be grounded 31 July

19-Jul-2013

Aeromed is the company that has flown critically sick or injured patients from hospitals or accidents to urban trauma centers since 1994. However, on July 31, the Tampa General Hospital-owned company is severing its five-year contract with Rocky Mountain Holdings and will lease helicopters from a different company. – See full story... Read more

Lee County FL awards two-year LeeFlight contract to Air Methods

Lee County FL awards two-year LeeFlight contract to Air Methods

26-Jun-2013Source: Naples News

Commissioners on Tuesday granted a two-year certificate of public convenience to Air Methods Corp. to fulfill a state licensure requirement, rebranding the program as “LeeFlight” see full story... Read more

24-Jun-13 N419MA Bell 222UT Barstow, US-California

24-Jun-13 N419MA Bell 222UT Barstow, US-California

24-Jun-2013

Landed close to a highway and suffered unknown damage... Read more

07-Jun-13 N106LN Eurocopter AS350B3 Grande Prairie, US-Texas

07-Jun-13 N106LN Eurocopter AS350B3 Grande Prairie, US-Texas

7-Jun-2013

Air Methods training flight.  Accident at around 22:30 hours local time. Two POB injured and airlifted to a hospital in Arlington... Read more

Air Methods Successfully Renews DoD CARB Approval

Air Methods Successfully Renews DoD CARB Approval

31-May-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that it has received U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval to continue participation in the DOD Air Transport Program. Conducted by the DOD Commercial Airlift Division, the CARB audit continuously monitors and oversees commercial air carriers... Read more

24-May-13 N45UH Eurocopter EC145 Salt Lake City, US-Utah

24-May-13 N45UH Eurocopter EC145 Salt Lake City, US-Utah

24-May-2013

Bird strike and bird entered cockpit. AirMed 4 landed safely on the helipad at Kennecott mine. There were no injuries... Read more

Air Methods Reaches Highest Level in FAA’s Safety Management System Program

Air Methods Reaches Highest Level in FAA’s Safety Management System Program

21-May-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, recently was informed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that it successfully reached the highest level (Level 4) of the FAA’s voluntary Safety Management System (SMS) program. The SMS program is an organizational framework created and implemented by the FAA to systematically guide,track,... Read more

New Helicopter Base in Valdosta Aimed at Saving Lives

New Helicopter Base in Valdosta Aimed at Saving Lives

21-May-2013Source: WCTV.TV

The view from a helicopter in the air can be breathtaking, but it can also help breathe life into those riding inside. Because when lives are on the line, time can be the greatest enemy. (See Full Story)... Read more

Air Methods to report Q1 results on May 9

Air Methods to report Q1 results on May 9

3-May-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 after the close of the market on Thursday, May 9, 2013. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more

02-May-13 N209LF Eurocopter EC130 Walnut Hill, US-Florida

02-May-13 N209LF Eurocopter EC130 Walnut Hill, US-Florida

2-May-2013

EMS Helicopter grounded after technical (electrical?) fault on take-off.  Patient on board and taken onwards by ground ambulance... Read more

Why Air Methods Shares Plunged 12% in one day

Why Air Methods Shares Plunged 12% in one day

22-Apr-2013Source: News Times

Air Methods sank 12% today after its preliminary quarterly results disappointed Wall Street. (see full story)... Read more

Air Methods Provides Update on Q1 Results

Air Methods Provides Update on Q1 Results

19-Apr-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the world, provided preliminary results for first quarter 2013.  Total community-based patient transports for the first quarter 2013 are estimated to be 11,841.  Patients transported for community bases in operation greater than one year decreased an estimated 1,082 transports, or 9%, while weather... Read more

18-Apr-13 N137HN Eurocopter EC130B4 Huntington, US-West Virginia

18-Apr-13 N137HN Eurocopter EC130B4 Huntington, US-West Virginia

18-Apr-2013

Laser strike in cruise with patient on board.  No detrimental effect to mission or crew on board  ... Read more

15-Apr-13 N408GA Bell 407 New River, US-Arizona

15-Apr-13 N408GA Bell 407 New River, US-Arizona

15-Apr-2013

We have a recent report in of an emergency landing at 10.28pm of an EMS helicopter near the junction of New River and Cross Mountain roads in New River, Arizona – northern outskirts of Phoenix.  Air Methods operating for “Guardian Air”... Read more

Here is What Hedge Funds Think About Air Methods

Here is What Hedge Funds Think About Air Methods

5-Apr-2013Source: Insider Monkey

Air Methods Corp was in 12 hedge funds’ portfolio at the end of December. AIRM has seen a decrease in activity from the world’s largest hedge funds in recent months. There were 14 hedge funds in our database with AIRM positions at the end of the previous quarter (see full story)... Read more

Air Methods awards StandardAero five year RR250 contract

Air Methods awards StandardAero five year RR250 contract

26-Mar-2013Source: StandardAero

StandardAero announced today that it was awarded a five year maintenance contract by Air Methods Corporation (AMC) on the company’s fleet of Roll-Royce M250 engines. This agreement will run through February, 2018. The exclusive deal provides total M250 support to AMC’s current fleet of 53 engines which is growing to 73 engines over the next... Read more

“Spirit of Mercy” EC130 takes flight in Arkansas

“Spirit of Mercy” EC130 takes flight in Arkansas

21-Mar-2013Source: Mercy Northwest Arkansas

While winding roads and steep inclines provide much of Northwest Arkansas’ (NWA) beauty and allure, the landscape makes medical transport difficult. Thanks to Mercy and Air Methods Corporation’s partnership, area residents have a new emergency medical helicopter featuring the latest technology and safety advancements. Whether it’s a heart attack, stroke or serious automobile injury, the... Read more

Air Methods to Utilize FlightSafety’s Eurocopter EC135 Simulator

Air Methods to Utilize FlightSafety’s Eurocopter EC135 Simulator

20-Mar-2013Source: Air Methods Corporation

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with FlightSafety International to use its Dallas-based Eurocopter EC135 Level D qualified full flight simulator for the Company’s pilot training program. Air Methods believes simulator training enhances the Company’s pilot training program by affording... Read more

Eurocopter launches the EC135T3 and EC135P3

Eurocopter launches the EC135T3 and EC135P3

6-Mar-2013Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter marked a new milestone in its product line enhancement strategy by launching the improved-performance, updated EC135 T3/P3 helicopter versions at the Heli-Expo 2013 industry show today, signing Air Methods of the U.S., Norsk Luftambulanse of Norway, and Italy’s Aiut Alpin Dolomites as launch customers. New features for these latest variants of Eurocopter’s EC135 light,... Read more

Air Methods is launch customer for newest EC135 version

Air Methods is launch customer for newest EC135 version

6-Mar-2013Source: American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter announced Tuesday that Air Methods Corp., the world’s   largest operator of helicopters for emergency air medical transport services, has become the U.S. launch customer for the Eurocopter EC135 P3. The EC135 P3 is the latest version of the popular twin-engine helicopter that is a favorite of the air medical transport industry. The order... Read more

Air Methods receives $44.8M contract from Sikorsky

Air Methods receives $44.8M contract from Sikorsky

5-Mar-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that its United Rotorcraft Division has been awarded a contract in excess of $44 million from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for MEDEVAC Interior Systems installed on new HH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters. This supports Sikorsky’s new Army Multi-Year-8 BLACK HAWK production contract and covers... Read more

Air Methods to Report Q4 and FY2012 Financial Results

Air Methods to Report Q4 and FY2012 Financial Results

25-Feb-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012 after the close of the market on Thursday, February 28, 2013. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more

Air Methods enters agreements with HCA divisions

Air Methods enters agreements with HCA divisions

15-Feb-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today it has entered into agreements with HCA MidAmerica and North Florida Divisions. Air Methods will provide medical communication services through its DirectCall Transfer Center for the MidAmerica Division, and has established a preferred provider agreement with the North Florida Division for... Read more

REACT returns to full service – EC135 replaces BK117

REACT returns to full service – EC135 replaces BK117

7-Feb-2013Source: Rockford Memorial Hospital

Rockford Memorial Hospital’s REACT helicopter program resumed full air and ground transport service on Sunday, February 3. Working with aviation partner Air Methods, REACT pilots, flight nurses and mechanics resumed serving injured and critically-ill patients throughout the region. The first flight was a patient flown from Freeport to Rockford Memorial Hospital.  REACT is using a... Read more

Rockford Memorial Hospital prepares for full return of REACT

Rockford Memorial Hospital prepares for full return of REACT

22-Jan-2013Source: Rockford Memorial Hospital

Rockford Memorial Hospital’s REACT helicopter program recently began training flights on a temporary aircraft. Working with our aviation partner, Air Methods, REACT pilots and mechanics are now training on a Eurocopter EC135 aircraft housed at the hangar on the North Rockton Avenue campus. Flight nurses have resumed staffing critical care ground transports throughout the region... Read more

Bell honours Air Methods founder

Bell honours Air Methods founder

21-Jan-2013Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), honored Air Methods founder Roy Morgan with the first Bell Helicopter Vertical Flight Hall of Fame award at the 10th annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills on January 18. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the rotorcraft industry. “To be... Read more

Bad start to 2013 – four helicopters down in US, including two on EMS work

Bad start to 2013 – four helicopters down in US, including two on EMS work

3-Jan-2013Source: HeliHub.com

Wednesday 2nd January saw a bad start to 2013 with no fewer than four helicopter accidents in the US already recorded on the HeliHub.com accident pages.  Two of these were EMS helicopters, a Med-Trans Bell 407 in Iowa and an Air Methods EC130 in Oklahoma.  The former occurred after night fall and took the lives... Read more

03-Jan-13 N534LN Eurocopter EC135P2 Marshalltown, US-Iowa

03-Jan-13 N534LN Eurocopter EC135P2 Marshalltown, US-Iowa

3-Jan-2013

Helicopter went tech at highway landing site... Read more

02-Jan-13 N334AM Eurocopter EC130 Cromwell, US-Oklahoma

02-Jan-13 N334AM Eurocopter EC130 Cromwell, US-Oklahoma

2-Jan-2013

Very heavy field landing of an EMS helicopter – helicopter was headed from Seminole Airport to the Creek Nation Community Hospital in Okemah.  Skids collapsed, main blades sliced tail boom.  All four POB injured, noting that no patient was on board.... Read more

Air Methods acquires Sundance Helicopters for $44M

Air Methods acquires Sundance Helicopters for $44M

1-Jan-2013Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Sundance Helicopters, Inc. (Sundance), a helicopter tour operator based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sundance is a leader in helicopter tour... Read more

Air Methods to acquire 22 new Eurocopter aircraft – AS350, EC130, EC135

Air Methods to acquire 22 new Eurocopter aircraft – AS350, EC130, EC135

1-Jan-2013Source: American Eurocopter

Air Methods Corp., the U.S. largest operator of helicopters for emergency air medical transport services, has placed an order with American Eurocopter Corp. for 22 new helicopters valued at more than $80 million. With the order Air Methods, based in Englewood, Colo., continues to equip its fleet with new aircraft incorporating the latest in safety... Read more

Air Methods to acquire 20 Bell 407GX

Air Methods to acquire 20 Bell 407GX

1-Jan-2013Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today an agreement with Air Methods for the supply of 20 Bell 407GX aircraft. Air Methods will dedicate the helicopters to air medical transport for critically ill and injured patients throughout the United States. “Air Methods’ order for 20 new Bell 407GXs is part of our... Read more

Air Methods declares Special Cash Dividend

Air Methods declares Special Cash Dividend

11-Dec-2012Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today that its board of directors has declared a special cash dividend of $7.00 per share (on a pre-split basis) on the Company’s common stock, payable on December 28, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 20, 2012.... Read more

Air Methods shareholders approve 3-for-1 stock split

Air Methods shareholders approve 3-for-1 stock split

4-Dec-2012Source: Air Methods

The stockholders of Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today approved a three-for-one stock split, an increase from 23.5 million to 70.5 million in the number of authorized shares of the Company’s Common Stock and an increase from 5 million to 15 million in the number of authorized shares of... Read more

Man says Air Methods wrongfully terminated his employment

Man says Air Methods wrongfully terminated his employment

29-Nov-2012Source: West Virginia Record

A former employee is suing Air Methods Corporation after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated because he reported safety violations. (see full story)... Read more

Aeromed to establish base in Punta Gorda

Aeromed to establish base in Punta Gorda

28-Nov-2012Source: NBC2

Charlotte County commissioners in Florida gave Aeromed the green light to base a medical helicopter in Punta Gorda. (see full story)  Aeromed currently has two EC135s and three BK117s – operated for them by Air Methods... Read more

Air Methods to provide services to St Mary’s Hospital CareFlight

Air Methods to provide services to St Mary’s Hospital CareFlight

13-Nov-2012Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announced today it was selected as the air medical operator and began service for St. Mary’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center’s CareFlight program in Grand Junction, Colorado. This new contract has significant historical relevance since St. Mary’s was Air Methods’ first-ever air medical program... Read more

Air Methods to report Q3 numbers after market close on 8th November

Air Methods to report Q3 numbers after market close on 8th November

8-Nov-2012Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (AIRM) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 after the close of the market on Thursday, November 8, 2012. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more

05-Nov-12 N905HA Bell 407 Bakersfield, US-California

05-Nov-12 N905HA Bell 407 Bakersfield, US-California

5-Nov-2012

“Hall Medevac 1” made emergency landing after bird strike while en route to pick up patient... Read more

Air Methods to report Q3 Results after market close on 8th November

Air Methods to report Q3 Results after market close on 8th November

2-Nov-2012Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 after the close of the market on Thursday, November 8, 2012. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing... Read more

Life Flight Network buys 12 C-MAC PM Video Laryngoscopes at AMTC 2012

Life Flight Network buys 12 C-MAC PM Video Laryngoscopes at AMTC 2012

29-Oct-2012Source: Life Flight Network

Life Flight Network (LFN), an award-winning, not-for-profit air medical transport service with headquarters in Aurora, Oregon, announced the purchase of 12 Storz C-MAC PM “pocket monitor” video laryngoscopes at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in the Washington State Convention Center. The ability for a critical care medical team to safely and quickly insert a... Read more

29-Oct-12 N905HA Bell 407 Bakersfield, US-California

29-Oct-12 N905HA Bell 407 Bakersfield, US-California

29-Oct-2012

Blade delamination caused unusual vibration levels which prompted crew to investigate and then change aircraft before they took off... Read more

United Rotorcraft awarded EC130T2 EMS completion

United Rotorcraft awarded EC130T2 EMS completion

19-Oct-2012Source: United Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft announces it was awarded the contract by Enloe Medical Center of Chico, Calif., to complete the medical center’s new Eurocopter EC130 T2 aircraft. The contract includes the manufacture and integration of a new Federal Aviation Administration (STC’d) approved medical EMS interior and avionics suite. The aircraft is slated to be delivered during the... Read more

New EMS Bell 407 for Iowa and Missouri

New EMS Bell 407 for Iowa and Missouri

18-Oct-2012Source: Clarinda Regional Health Center

As of Monday, October 15th, Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) along with Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines and Air Methods launched MercyOne-Clarinda, a medical helicopter program based at CRHC serving all of southwest Iowa, northwest Missouri, and southeast Nebraska. MercyOne manages the medical portion of the program and Air Methods operates the helicopter. A ribbon cutting ceremony (click... Read more

10-Oct-12 Bell 407 Minneapolis, US-Minnesota

10-Oct-12 Bell 407 Minneapolis, US-Minnesota

10-Oct-2012

Chin window damaged by patient trolley and helicopter taken out of service until new parts fitted.  Life Link III operate five Bell 407s – N404LL through N408LL so presumably one of these was the subject aircraft... Read more

Air Methods opens new base at Potsdam, New York state

Air Methods opens new base at Potsdam, New York state

8-Oct-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Air Methods officially began operating a Eurocopter EC135 in Potsdam at 7 a.m., October 1st under its LifeNet brand. The new helicopter service will extend air ambulance service to St. Lawrence County and surrounding areas for faster medical response. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 11 starting at 6pm at   ... Read more

Air Methods opens technologically advanced Training Center

Air Methods opens technologically advanced Training Center

3-Oct-2012Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, announces the opening of a state-of-the-art training center for its aviation, clinical and maintenance personnel. Located in Aurora, Colo., near Air Methods’ corporate office, the 14,000-square-foot facility consists of advanced simulation areas, learning classrooms and office space. In the aviation portion of the... Read more

Air Methods board recommends 3-for-1 stock split

Air Methods board recommends 3-for-1 stock split

3-Oct-2012Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a three-for-one stock split of the Company’s common stock. Implementation of the stock split is subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders of an increase in the number of authorized shares from 28.5 million to... Read more

06-Sep-12 Bell 407 Hibbing, US-Minnesota

06-Sep-12 Bell 407 Hibbing, US-Minnesota

6-Sep-2012

Night bird strike, cracking search light housing.  Landed safely... Read more

01-Sep-12 N577LF Eurocopter EC135P2+ Escambia County, US-Florida

01-Sep-12 N577LF Eurocopter EC135P2+ Escambia County, US-Florida

1-Sep-2012

Hit by laser while circling potential EZ landing site.  Source identified, arrest made... Read more

24-Aug-12 N862NC Eurocopter EC135T2+ Roanoke Rapids, US-North Carolina

24-Aug-12 N862NC Eurocopter EC135T2+ Roanoke Rapids, US-North Carolina

24-Aug-2012

Intoxicated person approached helicopter outside pilot’s peripheral vision while at flight idle and with the patient on board being stabilised.  New helipad lacked chain or fence to stop anyone approaching pad, which is adjacent to public-access area... Read more

24-Aug-12 N136KY Eurocopter EC135P2 Pope Army Airfield, US-North Carolina

24-Aug-12 N136KY Eurocopter EC135P2 Pope Army Airfield, US-North Carolina

24-Aug-2012

Transmission chip light came on. Power reduce and an emergency landing was made at Pope Army Airfield which was about 3-4 miles away without further incident... Read more

21-Aug-12 N911CH Eurocopter BK117B1 Bedford, US-Massachusetts

21-Aug-12 N911CH Eurocopter BK117B1 Bedford, US-Massachusetts

21-Aug-2012

#2 engine low oil pressure illuminated and engine lost power in landing phase. Otherwise uneventful landing... Read more

15-Aug-12 N911CH Eurocopter BK117B1 Lawrence, US-Massachusetts

15-Aug-12 N911CH Eurocopter BK117B1 Lawrence, US-Massachusetts

15-Aug-2012

Door fell off on take off. Landed without further incident... Read more

Air Methods Reports 2Q2012 results and 3Q2012 update

Air Methods Reports 2Q2012 results and 3Q2012 update

3-Aug-2012Source: Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 and provided an update on July 2012 community-based patient transports. For the quarter, revenue increased 48% from $150.2 million to $222.5 million in the current-year quarter. For the six-month period, revenue increased 47% to... Read more

Air Methods to bring medical helicopters to Fort Drum

Air Methods to bring medical helicopters to Fort Drum

27-Jul-2012Source: Waterdown Daily Times

Medical air transport provider Air Methods will begin operations on Fort Drum on Aug. 1, after opening a station in Watertown last month and with another on the way in Potsdam. (see full story)... Read more

Mercy One to receive second EMS Bell 429

Mercy One to receive second EMS Bell 429

23-Jul-2012Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that 429 launch customer Mercy One of Des Moines, Iowa will receive a second Bell 429 helicopter from Air Methods. Mercy One currently operates an air medical critical care configured Bell 429 and will add a second helicopter, equipped with United Rotorcraft emergency medical services... Read more

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