15-Oct-2015Source: Herald Sun
SIX air ambulance flight paths around busy hospitals will be protected, with proposed bans on high-rise developments in inner-city areas to protect hospital helipads. See Full Story... Read more
14-Oct-2015Source: EHAAT
A Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) team from Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) took their expertise to Aarhus University in Denmark recently to address an international audience of students and clinical experts on how the life-saving Charity operates to bring cutting-edge medical treatment to the pre-hospital scene. More than 250 delegates attended the... Read more
13-Oct-2015Source: KTVB
The head of a northern Idaho hospital says a proposed ban on helicopters could possibly interfere with hospital services. See Full Story... Read more
13-Oct-2015Source: The GreeneVille Sun
Talk continues about the possibility of a new hangar for medical helicopters at the Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport. See Full Story... Read more
13-Oct-2015Source: Chatham Daily News
Police are investigating after vandals struck the helicopter pad lights at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance early Sunday. See Full Story... 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
13-Oct-2015Source: Spectrum
Spectrum Aeromed announced today they will host a book signing and Q&A session with Situational Awareness Matters author and retired Fire Chief Dr. Rich Gasaway at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Long Beach, California at booth 112 immediately following his class. Dr. Gasaway will teach his Flawed Situational Awareness session at AMTC Tuesday... Read more
12-Oct-2015Source: LNAA
Today we can announce that we will be taking delivery of a new helicopter next summer, an AgustaWestland AW169, subject to satisfactory completion of contract negotiations. The AW169 aircraft will replace our current MD902 Explorer, which Specialist Aviation Services provides and operates on our behalf. Our CEO Peter Aldrick confirmed the charity’s decision on Wednesday... Read more
12-Oct-2015Source: Toronto Sun
Something very interesting is happening at Ornge. See Full Story... Read more
9-Oct-2015Source: LCI
LCI, the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has finalized two long-term debt facilities to support over US$200m of incremental fleet growth in Australia. Westpac Banking Corporation will act as sole lender, security trustee and agent to support LCI’s recent multi-year agreement to lease four new AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters to Australia’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter... Read more
9-Oct-2015Source: Airbus
The first H135 in the UK, acquired and operated by Bond Air Services on behalf of Thames Valley Air Ambulance, is imminently entering into service in the Thames Valley region. The public launch of the aircraft, to take place in Oxfordshire on Monday 12th October, will see the start of the H135’s first operations in... Read more
8-Oct-2015Source: Airbus
Yorkshire Air Ambulances (YAA) has today signed an agreement for a new H145 from Airbus Helicopters in the UK. The aircraft is a step up in capability, offering YAA an increased range, payload and cabin space with which to provide critical care service across all Yorkshire. The agreement also includes the provision of a long-term... Read more
7-Oct-2015Source: Air Bus
The Norwegian Air Ambulance (Norsk Luftambulanse AS) will be the first operator to purchase the technically improved H135. Three units have been ordered with the option for further helicopters in the future. The first delivery is planned for 2017. The Norwegian emergency medical services (EMS) operator will benefit from Airbus Helicopters’ enhancements to the versatile... 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
6-Oct-2015Source: Lancaster Online
Lancaster General Hospital is relocating its helipad for two years while it builds a new patient tower. See Full Story... Read more
6-Oct-2015Source: WPSD LOCAL 6
PHI Air Medical shut down services in Paducah. A spokeswoman out of Virginia says the base didn’t have enough volume to continue putting money into operations. See Full Story... Read more
30-Sep-2015Source: AAMS
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Systems (UAV/UAS) may be known by a number of names, to include model aircraft, drones, or remote-piloted aircraft (RPA). UAV/UAS operators include aviation hobbyists, as well as commercial operators who wish to use new and emerging technology in more creative ways to satisfy consumer demand. In the United States, and on an international... Read more
30-Sep-2015Source: Devon
The helicopter pilot who has the longest service record and the most mission flights with a single Air Ambulance charity is to use his vast accumulation of knowledge and experience to become the Safety Manager at Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT). Captain Rob Mackie has flown with DAAT for 23 years recording an amazing 7890... Read more
30-Sep-2015Source: STARS
Viterra is pleased to announce that it has partnered with STARS to sponsor its 2016 calendar. As part of the agreement, the calendars will be available for purchase at many Viterra facilities across Western Canada. The partnership was formally launched earlier today at an event at Viterra’s Balgonie grain terminal, with farm customers, employees and... Read more
29-Sep-2015Source: STARS
Rawlco Radio Ltd. has announced a gift of $250,000 to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) in Saskatchewan. The donation reinforces the company’s ongoing support of the service, helping to ensure that STARS can continue to maintain its vital service of providing time, hope and life-saving transport to critically ill and injured patients. This... Read more
28-Sep-2015Source: KVAL
A new helipad at Cottage Grove Community Medical Center moves air ambulance service just that much closer to the facility. See Full Story... 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
25-Sep-2015Source: TFN
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has appointed David Craig as its new chief executive. See Full Story... Read more
24-Sep-2015Source: UT Lifestar
UT Lifestar will move its medical helicopter from its current base at Sweetwater’s Fire Hall No. 2 on the new Highway 322 Connector to a new location at Interstate 75’s Exit 60, Mayor Doyle Lowe said. Lifestar has had a base at the Fire Hall for a decade. Lowe said the move will take a... Read more
24-Sep-2015Source: Kubota
Kubota has teamed up with the 20 air ambulance charities across the UK to launch ‘Working Safely, Saving Lives’ – a national campaign that aims to raise £250,000 for these life saving charities whilst also promoting the importance of health and safety in the workplace. The UK agricultural and construction sectors are two of the... Read more
24-Sep-2015Source: The Courier
The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) is celebrating after completing its 16,000th mission during the first ever Air Ambulance Week. See Full Story... Read more
23-Sep-2015Source: CMFT
As part of National Air Ambulance Week (21-27 September) Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charity (CMFT Charity) launches its new £3.9 million Charity Appeal to build a dedicated helipad on site at the Trust. Using the strapline, ‘Time Saves Lives’, the Helipad Appeal will enable the creation of a brand-new 24-hour access primary... Read more
22-Sep-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Scotland is the only part of the UK to have Government-funded EMS helicopters, and two H145s are now flying as G-SASN and G-SASS in this role. Additionally, a charity-funded air ambulance was launched in November 2012 by the predictably worded Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance, and started operating in May 2013 with an aging Bo105. Ironically... Read more
22-Sep-2015Source: Dothan Eagle
The landing of an emergency medical helicopter at Westgate Park Wednesday morning will signal the beginning of a new business venture in Dothan. See Full Story... Read more
22-Sep-2015Source: Star Advertiser
An HIV-positive man is suing a St. Louis-area air ambulance service in federal court, alleging he was wrongly removed from his job as a paramedic and reassigned to a dispatch center because of his illness. See Full Story... Read more
18-Sep-2015Source: Cambridge News
The East Anglian Air Ambulance is getting a brand new base at Cambridge airport – which will mean better facilities for the crew and more space for training. See Full Story... Read more
18-Sep-2015Source: Luton On Sunday
The redevelopment of a university hospital could see it become the first in the county with a dedicated helipad. See Full Story... Read more
17-Sep-2015Source: The News Center
Parkersburg loses an air ambulance base, but will remain partners with the company. See Full Story... Read more
17-Sep-2015Source: The Observer
Before the official grand opening of the new Helipad in Crosby, it was used twice the night before due to serious accidents in the community. See Full Story... Read more
17-Sep-2015Source: Newson6
The National Transportation Safety Board says the company that operated a helicopter involved in a fatal crash in 2013 has made changes as a result of it. 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
16-Sep-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The new Airbus H135 helicopter for Thames Valley Air Ambulance has been revealed and shows a much greater attention to branding than the previous unimaginative red and yellow scheme. Our photo here by Dave Webb shows the aircraft returning from a pre-delivery flight test at Gloucestershire Airport, The helicopter arrived into the UK on 5th... Read more
14-Sep-2015Source: Daily Telegraph
THE $19 million helicopter ambulance base at Bankstown Airport is hoped to set a world standard in transporting patients to emergency care. See full story ... Read more
14-Sep-2015Source: Whas11
Jewish Hospital is debuting its new helipad. See full story... Read more
13-Sep-2015Source: Norsk Luftambulanse
[electronic translation] Syver Leivestad (pictured) resigns as CEO of Norwegian Air Ambulance AS (NLA AS). Chairman Kobberstad been appointed acting CEO until a new CEO is hired. Syver Leivestad continues in another role in the company. Board of NLA AS and CEO Syver Leivestad have agreed that he will resign as head of the company.... Read more
11-Sep-2015Source: Nordic Rotors
Yesterday Scandinavian Air Ambulance (SAA) signed an emergency medical helicopter contract with Region Jämtland-Härjedalen for the continued operation of the EMS helicopter in Östersund, Sweden. The region has agreed with SAA and its subsidiary Scandinavian MediCopter to replace its current AS 365 N2 Dauphin with a brand new AgustaWestland AW169 from early 2017. The contract... Read more
11-Sep-2015Source: Airbus
Metro Aviation of Shreveport, La. has contracted to purchase six EC145e twin-engine helicopters from Airbus Helicopters Inc. Metro is the first North American customer for this new lighter weight and lower cost version of the highly successful Airbus Helicopters EC145. Airbus Helicopters Inc. and Metro have launched an extensive North America demonstration tour to show... Read more
10-Sep-2015Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp. has launched McAlester Regional Air Care, a critical care air medical helicopter flight program to serve McAlester Regional Health Center. The McAlester-based helicopter carries a medical flight crew consisting of a pilot, registered nurse and paramedic trained to provide superior clinical care. “Med-Trans is pleased to begin service in McAlester to serve McAlester... Read more
10-Sep-2015Source: Airbus
HEMS999, an air ambulance operator under the MIT Group, signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters today, for an order of seven H130 light helicopters. Scheduled for delivery starting towards the end of 2015, HEMS999 will be providing these rotorcraft for emergency medical services and rescues for road and highway accidents across the Shandong province. “Shandong... Read more
8-Sep-2015Source: Northern Ireland Executive
The Minister said: “I believe that the time is right to transform our major trauma services with the development of the new Critical Care Building at the Royal Victoria Hospital and the supportive public debate on the need for a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service providing the opportunity for this. “I am therefore announcing today my... Read more
8-Sep-2015Source: Stuff
An ambulance turnaround doubling as a helicopter pad will be built at the new Twizel Medical Centre thanks to an additional $150,000 of funding. See Full Story... Read more
7-Sep-2015Source: GWAAC
GWAAC is carrying blood on the helicopter and rapid response vehicles which will benefit seriously ill and injured patients in need of emergency blood transfusion. The charity has teamed up with Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA) to fund the initiative. WAA is also carrying blood on its helicopter. This means that the two air ambulances are... Read more
7-Sep-2015Source: Scoop
The Northland Emergency Services Trust is the first rescue helicopter operation in New Zealand to get approval to undertake maintenance on its own aircraft. See Full Story... Read more
4-Sep-2015Source: STARS
More than $425,000 was raised by five community and business leaders at the first annual Rescue on the Prairie fundraising event for STARS air ambulance, held at a remote location near Dundurn, SK, on Wednesday. “It’s a pleasure to be here and be able to raise these funds for STARS,” said participant Ron Carson, founder... Read more
4-Sep-2015Source: WSFA
Haynes Life Flight officials say just a year after cutting the ribbon on the company’s first base in the Wetumpka area, it’s expanding. The company announced Tuesday that it’s preparing to introduce a second helicopter and base, this one to service the Troy area. See Full Story... Read more
4-Sep-2015Source: abc News
The SouthCare helicopter has just completed its busiest ever year since it began operating in 1998. See Full Story... Read more
4-Sep-2015Source: Times Daily
Lauderdale County commissioners are considering a proposal that would provide air ambulance service for county employees and their families as part of their benefits package. See Full Story... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Chron
Dr. James “Red” Duke Jr., Houston’s iconic, cowboy-style doctor who delivered homespun health advice on nationally syndicated television and founded the Life Flight helicopter ambulance system, died Tuesday. He was 86. See Full Story... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt LifeFlight has expanded its footprint into West Tennessee by adding an emergency helicopter base at the Henry County Airport. Henry County Medical Center (HCMC) CEO Thomas Gee said he and his team at HCMC were very excited to have Vanderbilt LifeFlight in the county. “We are excited to welcome Vanderbilt Lifeflight to Paris,” Gee... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: WVVA
Each day the number of medical emergency calls varies for HealthNet Aeromedical Services at Greenbrier Valley Airport. For each flight, a nurse, paramedic and pilot must respond. After accepting a call, the helicopter can be airborne within 12 minutes. See Full Story... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Paris P I
Rick Perry and Mark Pierce, who work for the Air Evac air ambulance service, spoke at the Quota club’s luncheon meeting Aug. 26 at the Lunchroom at Lee Academy for the Arts. See Full Story... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Med-Trans
Med-Trans Corp. has launched McAlester Regional Air Care, a critical care air medical helicopter flight program to serve McAlester Regional Health Center. The McAlester-based helicopter carries a medical flight crew consisting of a pilot, registered nurse and paramedic trained to provide superior clinical care. “Med-Trans is pleased to begin service in McAlester to serve McAlester... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Wiltshire Air Ambulance
PRE-hospital blood transfusions can now be given to patients treated by Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Critical Care Paramedics. On August 17 2015 Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA) began carrying blood on the helicopter and rapid response vehicle, which will benefit seriously ill and injured patients in need of emergency blood transfusion. The charity has teamed up with... Read more
28-Aug-2015Source: abc News
Tasmania is the only state without a helipad at its major tertiary hospital and there are plans to construct one as part of a multi-million-dollar redevelopment. See Full Story... Read more
27-Aug-2015Source: Hartford Hospital
On June 29, 2015, LIFE STAR crew members made history.They performed the first blood transfusion in the state to a critically injured patient while en route to Hartford Hospital’s Level-One Trauma Center. Weeks earlier, LIFE STAR began carrying blood products on board the Hartford Hospital-based aircraft. On July 7th, LIFE STAR II began carrying blood... Read more
27-Aug-2015Source: Cit
The recent decline in OIL PRICES has affected dozens of support industries that provide services used in producing oil and natural gas. See Full Story... Read more
26-Aug-2015Source: INAER
The latest evolution of the well-known helicopter EC145 of Airbus Helicopters, the H145 model, made its debut these days at INAER’s EMS base in Pieve di Cadore, officially entering into service for SUEM 118 of Belluno. The official ceremony of inauguration was organised on August 10th at the EMS base in Pieve, at the presence... Read more
26-Aug-2015Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation is ensuring their pilots are as safe and efficient as possible by introducing Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) to their fleet of more than 120 aircraft. The EFBs will allow pilots to access charts, maps, company manuals and a variety of weather and flight planning resources. In addition, enterprise software will allow central control... Read more
25-Aug-2015Source: Jordan News Agency
His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Thursday, launched the “direct service” of the Air Ambulance Centre, which is the first center of its kind in the region, and has been established following royal directives to create an air paramedics service in Jordan. The center, to which the King has donated two helicopters and will cover... Read more
25-Aug-2015Source: Sanatoga PA
MidAtlantic MedEvac, the joint partnership between Hahnemann University Hospital and Med-Trans Corporation that provides emergency medical evacuation services across much of the Greater Philadelphia area, took possession Tuesday (Aug. 18, 2015) of a third Airbus H135 helicopter (above) outfitted in its new paint scheme. See Full Story... Read more
21-Aug-2015Source: REACH
REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) announces the planned opening of its new air ambulance base in Alpine, California. This emergency medical helicopter service is expected to be placed on the Viejas Casino grounds serving the tribal communities and surrounding region with 24/7/365 emergency air medical transport.This is the sixth REACH air transport vehicle offering service... Read more
20-Aug-2015Source: HeliHub.com
With a figure of almost £4M so far raised towards a target of £6M, London’s Air Ambulance is doing well financially towards their second helicopter. Exactly what the monetary trigger point was we are not aware, but the organisation has clearly passed the “BUY” point and have completed on the purchase of a second MD... Read more
20-Aug-2015Source: HIOWAA
Since the news that the Air Ambulance has helped to achieve a higher survival rate of patients across the county, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) can now reveal that they have reached 6000 missions in the eight years that it has been operating. Over the years of operating, the Air Ambulance has... Read more
18-Aug-2015Source: CTV News
Critics say the Ontario government should pay the bill when patients are forced to take air or ground ambulances because their local hospital doesn’t offer the service or treatment they need. See Full Story... Read more
18-Aug-2015Source: Spectrum
Spectrum Aeromed announced today that they have been listed on the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for the fourth time in five years. Spectrum Aeromed was ranked number 4384 on the list with 61% growth, and is ranked number 6overall in the State of North Dakota and number 1 in manufacturing. “Appearing on the... Read more
14-Aug-2015Source: WAA
WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance (WAA) held a public consultation event yesterday (Wednesday August 12th) for local residents and businesses to find out about its proposed new home to base the charity’s helicopter, aircrew and office staff. The charity has been searching for a site for its new home for over a year and its preferred location... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: STARS
Celebrations are taking place across Saskatchewan today following the announcement of the 2015 STARS Saskatchewan LOTTERY WINNERS. This is the first sell-out in the event’s four-year history and organizers are grateful to supporters for helping them reach a milestone for the annual lottery. The Lottery offered 2,100 prizes worth more than $4.1 million and netted... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: DAAT
As a child, Richie Tate recalls seeing helicopters delivering hay to snowbound cattle near his South Molton home and resolving that one day he would be a helicopter pilot. He achieved his ambition by learning to fly in a 23 year army career and has now landed his dream job as a pilot with the... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: Philips Search And Rescue Trust
Philips Search and Rescue Trust’s Tauranga-based rescue helicopter performed the first air transportation of a spinal injury patient under the new Ministry for Health and ACC Spinal Cord Impairment Plan introduced to New Zealand on 1 August 2015. The Spinal Cord Impairment Plan includes the introduction of the St John Spinal Cord Destination Policy, giving... Read more
13-Aug-2015Source: Modern Healthcare
Legislation that would significantly raise Medicare rates for emergency air medical providers is working its way through both chambers of Congress. See Full Story... Read more
