3-Aug-2015Source: Metro Aviation
Metro recently delivered its 75th H145 completion and the first H145 T2 in North America to Dare MedFlight, a leading air medical provider serving North Carolina’s Dare County. As the launch customer for the H145 T2, Dare County worked closely with Metro Aviation to ensure the new airframe fit their exact mission profile. The H145... Read more
3-Aug-2015Source: Reuters
Two Colorado flight nurses critically injured in the fiery crash of a medical transport helicopter that killed the pilot earlier this month sued the aircraft’s manufacturer and operator on Friday, court records showed. See full story... Read more
31-Jul-2015Source: DRF
At 30 HEMS bases in Germany and Austria DRF Luftrettung is operating helicop-ters for emergency rescue and the transport of intensive care patients between clinics, at eight HEMS bases 24/7. In addition to that, DRF Luftrettung operates two ambulance aircraftwith specialized crews for worldwide repatriations. In the first half of the year 2015 its crews... Read more
31-Jul-2015Source: Australian Helicopters
Australian Helicopters, one of Australia’s leading providers of mission-critical helicopter services, has unveiled one of the new AW139 air ambulances which will be used to support Ambulance Victoria when the 10-year contract starts next January. One of the new aircraft was on display in conjunction with one of the existing aircraft to demonstrate the change... Read more
27-Jul-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, provided an update on second quarter results. While community-based patient transports for the second quarter 2015 increased 7.4% to approximately 16,105 from the prior-year quarter, patients transported for community bases in operation greater than one year decreased an estimated 318 transports, or 2.2%.... Read more
24-Jul-2015Source: Devon Air Ambulance Trust
This week saw the end of an era for Devon’s Air Ambulances, with the final operational flight flown by Captain Rob Mackie, before he retires. One constant at Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) over its 23 years of operation is Rob, who has flown with the service since April 1993. He is thought to be the... Read more
22-Jul-2015Source: ABC News
Cameron Ewan McIvor is facing 14 charges, most relating to the possession of various drugs, and one for damaging two safes at a CareFlight storage centre in Darwin. See full story ... Read more
20-Jul-2015Source: NEMSPA
NEMSPA (National EMS Pilots Association) is encouraging all pilots and crewmembers that operate in a low level environment to attend a one day wire strike prevention seminar on October 18 in Long Beach, California. Robert (Bob) Feerst, a globally recognized expert in specialized crew resource management and pilot techniques in the wire environment, will represent... Read more
17-Jul-2015Source: The Randolph Leader
The Roanoke City Council heard a presentation from Jason Monday, regional director of Air EVAC Lifeteam Monday in a public hearing, were impressed, and will probably take action in the Jan. 27 council meeting. See full story... Read more
17-Jul-2015Source: STARS
The STARS organization is thrilled to announce their annual lottery in Saskatchewan has sold out for the first time in the event’s four year history. The lottery provides significant funding for STARS’ bases in Saskatoon and Regina. “Approximately 50 per cent of the funding for our two bases in Saskatchewan comes from local supporters. Each... Read more
16-Jul-2015Source: Irish Health Dept
The Ministers for Defence and Health, Simon Coveney and Leo Varadkar, have announced the establishment of the Emergency Aeromedical Support Service on a permanent basis. This very valuable service ensures that seriously ill or injured people in remoter areas have timely access to appropriate high quality clinical care. The National Ambulance Service (NAS) and the... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The London Evening Standard newspaper recently ran an article saying that their MD Explorer G-EHMS has been unavailable 50 days so far this year. As with many mainstream media, their level of accuracy is often in question when they attempt to write a story of a technical nature when the author has no experience of the... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: TAAS
The Children’s Air Ambulance, part of Warwickshire-based charity The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS), is delighted after the Chancellor announced during the budget that they will receive help to get a second helicopter off the ground. The charity is a national service that flies critically ill children from local hospitals to specialist paediatric intensive care units.... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: Murfreesboro
LifeFlight 5 is officially operating from the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport from a temporary location until a permanent pad can be constructed. See full story... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: Erlanger
Erlanger Health System announced today that LIFE FORCE plans to add a fifth helicopter to its fleet of air ambulances in September. The new helicopter will be based at the Winchester, Tenn., airport, which is located in Middle Tennessee. “LIFE FORCE is pleased to have the opportunity to move into Middle Tennessee,” said Kevin M.... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
It was a close call Sunday after a Georgia man drove his car almost directly into the path of a medical helicopter about to take off from St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon with a newborn infant on board. See full story... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) and authorized MDHI Sales Agent AeroPartners, Inc. join in congratulating Aero-Asahi corporation (AAC), the largest helicopter operator in Japan, and Chiba Hokusoh Hospitalfor the achievement of 10,000 EMS missions flown exclusively by the MD 902. Aero-Asahi is an authorized MDHI Service Center and operates nine (9) MD 900/902 Explorers, with six (6)... Read more
14-Jul-2015Source: Lifeflight Eagle
In the high-consequence environment of air medicine, things can change in an instant. Carefully designed systems and routine activities are subject to failure. It can happen to any of us at any time. It’s with that understanding that the LifeFlight Eagle Safety Symposium calls together leaders, safety officers, medical crew members, communications specialists, pilots, and... Read more
14-Jul-2015Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces that it is building Level D qualified full flight simulators for single-engine helicopters operated by many law enforcement and other public safety agencies. The Airbus AS350 B3, Airbus EC130T2, and Bell 407GX simulators will be installed at the new Learning Center FlightSafety is building adjacent to the Denver International Airport in Colorado.... Read more
13-Jul-2015Source: Toronto Sun
Summer’s here and you’re heading to the cottage. See full story... Read more
13-Jul-2015Source: Westfield Health
A £2 million fundraising appeal to build a new helipad at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital has been given a major boost from Westfield Health. We donated £250,000 to Sheffield Hospitals Charity’s Helipad Appeal and construction work has since started on the project. The new helipad will be located close to the Major Trauma Centre at... Read more
10-Jul-2015Source: The Salem News Online
In 2008, Missouri Baptist Medical Center partnered with Salem Memorial District Hospital to develop a program for the rapid identification, treatment, and transport of patients with a certain type of heart attack. See full story... Read more
9-Jul-2015Source: Flathead Beacon
The crew with Two Bear Air search and rescue completed a milestone recently with its 2,200th hoist operation, an achievement the team carried out over the past 18 months through a combination of rescue missions and training exercises.See Full Story.... Read more
9-Jul-2015Source: Munson HealthCare
Spectrum Health and Munson Healthcare officials today signed an agreement to form a joint venture between Aero Med’s northern operations and North Flight EMS Air Division. The new organization will enhance critical care air emergency transport services in northern Michigan. Aero Med will continue to serve West Michigan from its operations based at the Gerald... Read more
9-Jul-2015Source: AAA
The Association of Air Ambulances is today calling on all of the UK’s air ambulance community to nominate an individual or team for this year’s Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence. These prestigious, independent awards honour the exceptional contributions of staff and volunteers in the UK air ambulance community. The Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence have... Read more
8-Jul-2015Source: Toronto Sun
Ornge is the new black hole in northern Ontario, as the troubled air ambulance company now refuses to land on many helipads in isolated communities. See full story... Read more
8-Jul-2015Source: Llanelli Star
WORK has begun on an exciting £1.6 million project bringing the Air Ambulance home to Llanelli. See full story ... Read more
8-Jul-2015Source: DAAT
Trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters across Devon are celebrating after Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) was named as the PWC West of England Business of the Year with a turnover of less than £30 million at a gala dinner at Brunel’s Old Station in Bristol last night. DAAT was the first charity ever to be... Read more
7-Jul-2015Source: PA homepage
Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services (CHEMS) and Air Methods will host a Hangar Day on Sunday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Seamans Airport, 727 Windsock Lane, Factoryville. See Full Story... Read more
7-Jul-2015Source: Toronto Sun
Ornge is the new black hole in northern Ontario, as the troubled air ambulance company now refuses to land on many helipads in isolated communities. See full story... Read more
6-Jul-2015Source: Northern Star
A NEW procedure introduced this week into the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter may have played a big part in the saving of Ballina body boarder Mathew Lee’s life yesterday.See Full Story... Read more
2-Jul-2015Source: MKWEB
Thames Valley Air Ambulance’s (TVAA’s) life-saving emergency medical doctors, paramedics and pilots, have been awarded for their commitment to delivering the highest level of emergency medical care to those that need it across Milton Keynes. See Full Story... Read more
1-Jul-2015Source: BizJournals
Sutter Medical Center staff are in training to handle air ambulance transports from the helistop atop midtown Sacramento’s tallest building — the Anderson Luchetti Women’s and Children’s Center — to a neonatal intensive care unit on the seventh floor. See Full Story... Read more
30-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Airbus Helicopters is on the point of delivering the 1,000th Dauphin 2 – by which we are including the 365N models including the EC155 (technically the AS365N4). Starting at serial 6001, the authorities in Japan have issued the registration JA08AR to an AS365N3+ with serial 7001. That marks the passing of the 1,000th delivery and... Read more
30-Jun-2015Source: Belfort Instrument
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, installed their AWOS at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (8OH9), Cincinnati, Ohio. Metro Aviation, Inc. is the aviation services provider for the medical center. The Belfort Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) provides pilots with FAA certified Altimeter Setting, visibility measurements... Read more
29-Jun-2015Source: Llanelli Star
CALLS have been made for the public to get behind a £500,000 fundraising campaign for the new Wales Air Ambulance headquarters and a helicopter base in Llanelli. See Full Story... Read more
29-Jun-2015
Lord Mayor of Sheffield Talib Hussain was on hand to officially mark the start of building work on the Northern General Hospital’s brand new helipad, which hospital bosses say will save lives. See Full Story... Read more
23-Jun-2015Source: CBC
The only night-approved helipad for air ambulances in the Lappe area, near Thunder Bay, Ont., will soon be back in service after vandals caused nearly $4,000 in damage about a year ago. See Full Story... Read more
23-Jun-2015Source: News Castle Star
LAKE Macquarie Airport will soon become home to a Westpac Rescue Helicopter base. See Full Story... Read more
17-Jun-2015Source: Turbomeca
Norwegian Air Ambulance (Norsk Luftambulanse AS) has selected Turbomeca’s (Safran) Arrius 2B2Plus engine to power its three new Airbus Helicopters H135. Signed at the Paris Airshow, this agreement marks the first step of a new collaboration with one of Europe’s major medical airlift service provider. Franck Saudo, Turbomeca Executive Vice President Support & Services, said:... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: STARS
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural) announced a gift of $2.5 million to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) at the STARS Calgary base today. This 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... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: YAA
The rapid response emergency charity has worked closely with Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust to develop the intensive, three-week technical crew members course. The intake, all experienced paramedics with Yorkshire Ambulance Service, was chosen for the two-year secondment following a rigorous selection process. New recruit Paul Holmes said: “The first day’s training was underwater escape... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: The Jackson Sun
The Jackson Air Evac Lifeteam base has a new addition, and Paul Stutsman, base pilot supervisor, could not be happier. The base, opened in July 1998, recently welcomed a brand new aircraft. See Full Story... Read more
11-Jun-2015Source: LifeFlight Eagle
Safety experts, crew members, pilots, mechanics and leaders from air-medical programs throughout North America are invited to converge at the 5th Annual LifeFlight Eagle Safety Symposium in Kansas City, Mo., September17-18. The symposium, which is provided free of charge, features presentations by world-class safety experts, as well as an opportunity for representatives from air-medical organizations... Read more
10-Jun-2015Source: ComputerWeekly
The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust (KSSA) has signed an agreement with wireless supplier Tactical Wireless (TWL) to jointly research and develop a backpack-mounted version of TWL’s existing Omni-Hub multi-mode communications unit. See full story.... Read more
8-Jun-2015Source: The Murray Valley Standard
A Development application for the Mannum District Hospital helipad has been lodged with the Mid Murray Council following the completion of site survey works and the establishment of a design plan. See Full Story.... Read more
8-Jun-2015Source: NHS
Derriford Hospital celebrated the official opening of our life-saving helipad, which took place today (Friday 5 June) with its first ever landing of a Search and Rescue helicopter. Special guests attended the event, along with key members of the hospital, ambulance and building staff to celebrate the great impact that the helipad will have on... Read more
5-Jun-2015Source: Cov News
As the city of Covington looks toward expanding its airport, a new tenant will help pave the way. See Full Story... Read more
5-Jun-2015Source: The Bucks Herald
Plans for a £1million helipad at Stoke Mandeville Hospital have been submitted to the district council. See Full Story... Read more
4-Jun-2015Source: WHOtv
Unity Point Health has expanded to a second Life Flight helicopter, this one based in Fort Dodge. The service began on June 1 to serve the Fort Dodge and north central Iowa area. See Full Story... Read more
3-Jun-2015Source: Plymouth Hospital
With only seven days to go until the official opening of our new helipad on Friday 5th June, which is co-funded by County Air Ambulance HELP Appeal, all checks are being completed to ensure it is safe to use. Last week, a ‘trolley dash’ took place with Julie Richards, Associate Director of Estates, playing the... Read more
3-Jun-2015Source: WBIW
A new helicopter landing pad on SpringHill’s property in northern Jackson County could help save lives in the event of a medical emergency. See Full Story... Read more
2-Jun-2015Source: Air Methods
Air Methods recently announced it will sponsor the 2nd Annual Great American Safety Drive – MedEvac Foundation International’s major fundraising initiative for 2015 – commencing in June during National Safety Month. “Air Methods is proud to say that we have supported the MedEvac Foundation since its inception,” said Howard Ragsdale, senior vice president at Air Methods. “Safety... Read more
2-Jun-2015Source: FCC
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) today announced a $500,000 contribution over five years to STARS air ambulance, providing life-saving transportation to patients in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “STARS provides critical care and transportation for rural residents who don’t have quick or easy access to health care in emergency situations,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO.... Read more
29-May-2015Source: Metro Aviation
Thanks to hospital and EMS partners and community members, Northwest MedStar is celebrating its one-year anniversary of being based in Brewster. Located at Anderson Field Airport, the base operates 24/7 and is home to 14 critical care crew members providing faster care and transport to patients throughout north central Washington. “Our local medical crews, helicopter... Read more
29-May-2015Source: Phillips 66 Aviation
Vertiport Chicago (Vertiport), a private, full-service landing facility and fixed base operator (FBO) for helicopters, has elected to distribute Phillips 66® Aviation fuel at its new heliport establishment that opened its doors on April 30. Vertiport is the only heliport located in downtown Chicago that will provide the safest and most secure helicopter transport in... Read more
27-May-2015Source: SkyTrac
SkyTrac Systems, the world’s premier provider of flight data monitoring, business data, and fleet situational awareness solutions has chosen Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp (AEM) as their primary repair facility. With AEM’s proven track record of excellent customer support and extensive experience in the aviation industry, it was a perfect fit for this partnership. “We’re pleased... Read more
27-May-2015Source: EagleMed
EagleMed critical care air medical service is flying an air medical helicopter outfitted in Wichita State University’s black and gold Wu Shock livery over the skies of south central Kansas. The special design celebrates successes of the WSU Shocker athletics program. Based at EagleMed headquarters in Wichita, the Textron Bell 407 is equipped with an... Read more
26-May-2015Source: BBC News
An air ambulance service is marking its silver jubilee year with a cathedral service and a fund-raising drive. See Full Story... Read more
26-May-2015Source: NLTIMES
The air ambulance in Amsterdam has been flying illegally since November last year. Officials forgot to renew the permit for the helipad on the roof of the VU Medical Center. See Full Story... Read more
26-May-2015Source: YAA
The donation of £944,254 was made by Yorkshire Building Society based on deposits placed in its Yorkshire Air Ambulance affinity savings accounts over the past year. It will contribute towards the Charity’s plans for a future replacement helicopter and takes the total donated by the Society to YAA since 2007 to more than £2 million.... Read more
22-May-2015Source: Swindon Advertiser
The Duchess of Cornwall, patron of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust, hosted a reception at Highgrove House to mark the 25th anniversary of the air ambulance. See Full Story ... Read more
21-May-2015Source: Daily Records
STRIKING images have been released of a Royal Navy Sea King landing on the helipad at the country’s newest and largest hospital. See Full Srory... Read more
19-May-2015Source: Spectrum Aeromed
Spectrum Aeromed announced this week Curtis Haug has been hired as a sales assistant for the German office. In his new position Haug will assist the account representatives in sales projects and administrative duties. Haug graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Trade and Commerce at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Augsburg. He is... Read more
18-May-2015Source: INAER
From May 14 to May 16, the airport of Massa Cinquale will host the sixth edition of HEMS Congress- media, technology and services for the helicopter rescue. As italian leader in the emergency medical rescue, in off-shore interventions and in fire-fighting activities, INAER Aviation Italia is the main sponsor of the event and will intervene... Read more
13-May-2015Source: EagleMed
EagleMed LLC has begun critical care air medical service operations in Salida, Colo., for Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, a full-service hospital providing extensive diagnostic capabilities, treatments and rehabilitation services. EagleMed is the preferred air medical services provider for the Colorado hospital. The base employs 15 EagleMed flight, medical, management and ground support... Read more
13-May-2015Source: TVAA
Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA) welcomed HRH The Countess of Wessex to RAF Benson, Oxfordshire to officially open the upgraded operational base and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) training facility on Monday 11th May. Meeting current crews, trainee air ambulance paramedics and emergency medical doctors undertaking pre-hospital training, The Countess of Wessex had the opportunity... Read more
13-May-2015Source: GNAAS
A LIFE-SAVING charity has opened its first fundraising office in Cumbria today (May 11). The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has operated the Pride of Cumbria air ambulance from its base at Langwathby since 2004, but this is the first time it has had a staffed office in the county. The charity officially opened... Read more
13-May-2015Source: JEMS
Medical debt weighs on many Americans, but few incidents pack a larger or more-unexpected hit than a medical-helicopter flight. See Full Story... Read more
13-May-2015Source: EMS
Smith Ambulance owner Bob Smith said Monday that MedFlight’s permanent departure from its helipad at Harry Clever Field will not put an additional burden on emergency response in Tuscarawas County. See Full Story... Read more
12-May-2015Source: NEMSPA
The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) is excited to announce the initiation of the testing phase for the Enroute Decision Point (EDP) protocol. Teamed with Allianz Corp., NEMSPA is launching the EDP protocol to enhance safety and preventinadvertent flight into IMC conditions in the Helicopter EMS industry. Inadvertent IMC is a leading cause of EMS... Read more
12-May-2015Source: CBC News
The STARS air ambulance service has paid back almost $5 million to the Manitoba government in the last two years. See Full Story... Read more
11-May-2015Source: AAMS
This year, the European Helicopter Air Medical Committee (EHAC) Annual Board meeting and Symposium was held in Brno, Czech Republic. The annual meeting included a changing of the guard. Pavel Muller, President of Alfa Helicopter, Air Rescue Service in the Czech Republic, has presided over EHAC for the past 3 years. Pavel who is well... Read more
7-May-2015Source: Get Reading
Thames Valley Air Ambulance has been saving lives for 15 years and this year it will extend its service to night flights. See Full Story... Read more
6-May-2015Source: Express & Star
Technology Management has provided software and services worth around £80,000 over three years to the charity. See Full Story... Read more