15-Oct-2010Source: Pittsburgh Live
Someone flashed a green laser at the cockpit of a Stat MedEvac helicopter as it flew over North Huntingdon early Thursday morning, initiating a police search for the culprit.... Read more
14-Oct-2010Source: AgustaWestlandCivil,
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the entry into service of an AW119Ke helicopter with Life Star of Kansas was marked at a ceremony held at the Air Medical Transport Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The helicopter, based in Junction City, Kansas, is now in service and is being used for medical... Read more
14-Oct-2010Source: Avstar Media
Avstar Media, a provider of web-based training solutions for medical helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft pilots, has made a $10,000 pledge to MedEvac Foundation International for safety-related initiatives. “We are thrilled we can assist MedEvac Foundation International with this monetary gift that will help make medevac transport safer,†said Tom Ramirez, president of Avstar Media in... Read more
14-Oct-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that it has closed out an extremely successful 2010 Air Medical Transport Conference with significant aircraft sales and the potential for additional opportunities. At the show, Bell Helicopter announced the sale of a combined total of 32 new aircraft, flew more than 35 potential customers in... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: Hawke Capital Partners
The rotorcraft-focused private equity investor Hawke Capital Partners announced today that it reached agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Keystone Med-Flight Services, LLC, based in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. All maintenance for Keystone’s air medical customers will be provided by sister subsidiary Uniflight, in one of its 3 MRO facilities: Grand Prairie, Texas; Reading,... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that Mercy Flight of Western New York has signed an agreement to purchase the first of a potential three Bell 429s, the world’s newest helicopter, to replace its existing fleet of Eurocopter helicopters. “Bell Helicopter is extremely gratified to welcome Mercy Flight back to the... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at the 2010 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) its continued support for MedEvac Foundation International. This donation reinforces the two entities’ dual commitment to supporting the advancement of air medical transport. Bell Helicopter’s $200,000 donation will help support MedEvac Foundation’s research, education, outreach and other charitable... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Intermountain Healthcare has signed for three GrandNew helicopters with options for two additional aircraft. These aircraft will be equipped to provide industry leading in-flight patient care and will also benefit from the world’s most technologically advanced avionics system ever to fly in a helicopter of this... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter’s commitment to continuous product development for its EC135 and EC145 will ensure these rotary-wing aircraft remain the helicopters of choice for the U.S. emergency medical services (EMS) industry. The EC135 is the leader in its twin-engine category and a preferred product for helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operations in North America, accounting for... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
From booth number 1423 at the 2010 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, American Eurocopter announced that Metro Aviation Inc., has entered into an MOU for 12 aircraft. The mix will include EC130’s, EC135s and an EC145 and will support the company’s ongoing growth and expansion of its Aircraft Operations Division. “Metro... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that Air Methods Corporation, the largest provider of air medical transport services in the world, has signed an agreement to purchase fifteen (15) Bell 407s, one of the most successful single- engine turbine engine helicopters ever produced. All deliveries are planned for 2011. “Air Methods... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
LifeLine Critical Care Transport, a Clarian Health Partner, has just placed its fourth EC145 into service. The Indiana-based air medical provider selected the EC145 at the 2008 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), and placed its first EC145 into service in May of this year. “LifeLine had been flying BK117s for over 25 years when the... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Air Methods
Air Methods announced today its Products Division has unveiled the new EZ Lift 1300 wheeled patient stretcher at the annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC). Air Methods recognizes it as the first and only wheeled stretcher available for modern single-engine helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) aircraft. This first EZ Lift 1300 is installed in a... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – The MedCenter Air Program at Carolinas Medical Center is now operating an all-EC135 fleet, with the latest aircraft entering service in May. The aircraft include state-of-the-art cockpit technology as well as the latest medical equipment. In addition to accommodating one or two litters, the EC135s are equipped with a neo-natal sled,... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the sale of 16 206L4 LongRanger IV helicopters to Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), the largest independent provider of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the world. The aircraft will be operated by AMGH subsidiary Air Evac Lifeteam with deliveries in 2012 and 2013. “All... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter has completed delivery of three new helicopters to EastCare, the critical care transportation service of University Health Systems of Eastern North Carolina, Pitt County. Two EC145s and one EC135P2+ now comprise the EastCare rotorcraft fleet, replacing three BK117s. EastCare’s three new helicopters are fully configured for single and dual patient trauma care and... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – American Eurocopter today announced that HeatlhNet Aeromedical, long-time customer and program with aircraft operated by Air Methods, continues to expand its operations utilizing the company’s industry leading helicopters. HealthNet has already placed an EC135 and an EC145 into service this year and it has further expansion planned for the fourth quarter.... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – From booth number 1423 at the 2010 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, American Eurocopter today announced that the University of Mississippi Medical Center has purchased an EC145 for its Department of Helicopter Transport – the AirCare program. The helicopter is replacing one of their current aircraft and... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: emsCharts
emsCharts, Inc. announces a collaborative partnership that connects their web-based patient data collection and incident reporting software to RSQ911 Solutions’ online survey tool. The streamlined functionality allows EMS agencies to easily connect a particular patient event to survey feedback from hospital personnel and other EMS on the scene, as well feedback from patients and their... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Med-Trans Corp
Med-Trans Corp. (MTC) has announced that Rob Hamilton has accepted the position of V.P. of Business Development. Mr. Hamilton will be working out of the corporate headquarters in Lewisville, Texas. “We are very happy to announce this addition to our leadership team and the Med-Trans family. Rob’s experience and in depth knowledge in the industry... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: SkyTrac Systems
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Ft. Lauderdale Florida from October 11-13. The conference is an internationally recognized, annual educational meeting and trade show dedicated to improving the quality of patient care transport services. It is hosted by the Association of Air Medical Services. Judy Meier, Jade... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: WIBC
PHI Air Medical of Indiana says it has already been recognized for its safety practices, including Night Vision technology, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems and extensive pilot and crew training.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Latitude Technologies
Latitude Technologies, a leading provider of satellite based communication, tracking and onboard aircraft data systems, is pleased to announce that their SkyNode S200-021 satellite based Satcom/tracking/messaging system has been selected by Ornge for their new fleet of AW139 helicopters. The new fleet is currently being completed at Agusta Westland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility with dual... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Birmingham Mail
The popular regional charity, which flew its first mission in 1991, will mark two decades of carrying out mercy flights throughout the region next May. They currently operate three EC135s from bases at Cosford, Strensham and Tatenhill... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: REGA
On Tuesday afternoon, the 300,000. Using the Rega since its founding in 1952 took place. Newborn twins have been kicked out of neonatology at Children’s Hospital Lucerne with the Rega helicopter in their home canton of Vaud back. The twins, at 1 October had come to the world, were maintained on the Department of Newborn... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: CJOB
Manitoba’s health minister says the province is taking a “close look” at getting a medical helicopter.... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: Sapo
Helipad at the Port is ready for nearly half a year but still lacks approval of the board of Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica (INEM)... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: Hot Springs Village Voice
The Hollis Volunteer Fire Department will dedicate its new helicopter pad on Saturday, Oct. 16, beginning at 4:30 p.m... Read more
7-Oct-2010Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) from October 11-13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Come along to Booth #724 and meet HAI President Matt Zuccaro, HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose, HAI Manager of Advertising & Exhibit Sales Lisa Henderson, and HAI Regulations & International Affairs Assistant Beth Burt.... Read more
6-Oct-2010
Air Evac Lifeteam proactively grounded its entire fleet of medical helicopters on Thursday, after a bolt on one of its choppers was found to be wearing dangerously thin, way before it was scheduled to be changed out... Read more
5-Oct-2010Source: Med-Trans Corp
Med-Trans Corp is pleased to announce that Troy Boonstra has accepted the position of Director of Safety for Med-Trans Corporation (MTC). Mr. Boonstra is a proven aviation expert and senior safety professional and has earned numerous safety-related awards and certifications. Prior to joining the MTC leadership team, Mr. Boonstra served as a Systems Engineer and... Read more
4-Oct-2010Source: WSYR
The deadline for the Onondaga County budget is next month, but there’s still no final decision about funding for the Air One emergency helicopter.... Read more
4-Oct-2010Source: STARS
It was an emotional celebration of community support for the Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS), as the non-profit organization celebrated 25 years of care in the air on Saturday, October 2, 2010. A new “Thank You†logo was unveiled on the organization’s Eurocopter BK117 helicopters in front of event attendees and dozens of... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Canadian Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters Income Fund (CHL.UN) (the “Fundâ€) announces today that it has been notified by Ornge that Ornge will not exercise its option to extend beyond the initial term ending March 31, 2012, the contract pursuant to which Canadian Helicopters Limited (“CHLâ€), a subsidiary of the Fund, provides services in support of Ornge’s transport medicine... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: Henry Ford Hospital
Henry Ford Hospital introduced today the Air Med 1 aeromedical helicopter as a new service for transporting critically ill and trauma patients to its facility from within a 150-mile radius in Michigan and Ontario. With demand growing for caring for critically ill patients, the air ambulance service positions Henry Ford to provide fast, emergency one-way... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: AAMS
Medevac transport safety, and that of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in particular, is a focal point of this year’s Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), which is set for October 11-13, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Not-to-be-missed HEMS safety regulatory-related conference highlights include details from Administration (FAA) officials regarding the FAA’s soon-to-be-released Notice of Proposed... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Missoulian
Three fire tankers and a ladder truck responded at 9 a.m., Missoula police sealed off a block of Owen Street on the east side of the hospital, and two crash victims – one deceased mannequin and a live volunteer – were rescued from the roof by ladder.... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer is proud to announce its participation in the National Seminar on Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) organized on Tuesday, 28th September at 11:00am at the ROYAL GARDENIA, BANGALORE. The event organized by the Rotary wing Society of India focussed on the challenges and prospects of HEMS in Europe and... Read more
27-Sep-2010Source: MyWebTimes
In the statement, St. Mary’s Hospital CEO Joanne Fenton said Air Methods has informed the hospital of the discontinuation of services. Saints Flight 2 has been based at St. Mary’s since January.... Read more
25-Sep-2010Source: Chatanooga Times Free Press
The Bell LongRanger will be located temporarily at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, Ga., but Erlanger is building a new hangar and service facility near McCaysville, Ga.... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
Monday, 20th September was another red – or perhaps I should say yellow – letter day in the life of the Charity, as it was when we received our super EC135 helicopter from Bond Aviation.  Let me share with you the myriad of emotions as the aircrew, Sherie and Kirsty from the Charity staff... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Macon County Times
The Base of the Year Award is presented to the base in the Air Evac Lifeteam system that best exemplifies the company’s mission, including community service, education, and scene work.... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: AgustaWestland
New State-Of-The-Art Medically Equipped AW139 Helicopters to Enhance Patient Care Across Province Ornge, a world leader in the field of transport medicine, is proud to introduce the most significant fleet upgrade in the history of aero medical transport in Ontario. The first of the new AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters were unveiled this morning at the Ornge... Read more
23-Sep-2010Source: Sydney Morning Herald
The NSW government’s decision to award a contract for medical helicopter services to a private company instead of the charity CareFlight has led to slower services that are three times more expensive, an audit has found.... Read more
23-Sep-2010Source: San Antonio Business Journal
Universal City resident and San Marcos pilot Joel Ekeland was recently recognized for having completed 1,000 flights with Air Evac Lifeteam.... Read more
23-Sep-2010Source: Edmonton Journal
The city has reached a tentative deal to buy the STARS air ambulance hangar as part of its long-term plan to redevelop the City Centre Airport.... Read more
23-Sep-2010Source: Sebastian Gibson
An unexpected catastrophe is happening on the way from horrific accident scenes in California on the way to hospitals in EMS helicopters. The helicopters are crashing killing many of the occupants at an unacceptable rate. If you’ve been injured in Southern California, whether it is in Laguna Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Orange,... Read more
23-Sep-2010Source: People Daily
A new model of rescue medical helicopter is seen aboard hospital ship “Peace Ark” of the Navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army prior to its takeoff during an exercise over the Indian Ocean... Read more
22-Sep-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) of South Africa is expanding its emergency medical services operational capabilities  by introducing into service a fourth AW119Ke single engine helicopter and one Grand light twin helicopter. These aircraft will be used for EMS and rescue tasks from bases... Read more
22-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com is pleased to bring you first photos of G-LNCT, a new MD Explorer being prepared for Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. Â Purchased to replace a 10-year old example registered G-LNAA, the new aircraft was first registered with the UK’s CAA on 23rd August and has been esconced within the Specialist Aviation Services complex at... Read more
22-Sep-2010Source: Sandel Avionics
Sandel Avionics has announced the delivery of its first HeliTAWS helicopter terrain safety system to MSP Aero of Minneapolis, MN, for installation in a fleet of Agusta A109 helicopters operated by North Memorial Medical Center (NMMC) of Robbinsdale, MN. Incorporating such features as Sandel’s proprietary TrueAlert™ nuisance-alert elimination technology, off-airport landing capability, high-resolution 3-D terrain... Read more
21-Sep-2010
But the upgrade is not without controversy as one of the Trustees quits over the move... Read more
21-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are on the point of going live with their Eurocopter EC135 – click here for full size photo. Â Photo by Keith C Wilson, the recently repainted helicopter was spotted yesterday at Bond’s base at Staverton. Â We understand that Hampshire and Isle of Wight declined the idea of re-registering... Read more
20-Sep-2010Source: NEMSPA
With regards to Senate Bill S. 848 and H.R. 097, cited as the “Helicopter Medical Services Patient Safety, Protection, and Coordination Actâ€, the Board of Directors for the National EMS Pilots Association emphasizes the following: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the expertise, background and processes for implementing rules that govern the certification and continued... Read more
20-Sep-2010
Air Methods Corp., owner and operator of Air Life Georgia, has established a new community base model of operations at the Jasper Airport. They have helicopters based in Cobb, Coweta, Hall, Rockdale, Spalding and now Pickens County.... Read more
20-Sep-2010Source: Royal Danish Air Force
Rescue Helicopters fly to Bornholm after patients in the region of 150 times a year. Until last Friday, patients transported by ambulance from hospital to the airport, but with the inauguration of the new heliport, avoided the trip now. After a donation from TrygFonden has now built a new landing area for helicopters near Bornholm... Read more
18-Sep-2010Source: Manawatu Standard
The head of Palmerston North’s rescue helicopter service is disappointed about being forced to move from the hospital-based hangar because of newly enforced aviation rules.... Read more
18-Sep-2010Source: BBC
Paramedics from the Yorkshire Air Ambulance have saved the life of one of their own team members after their dispatcher suffered a heart attack.... Read more
18-Sep-2010Source: Falmouth Packet
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust wants to create a purpose-built development to house the helicopter on the outskirts of Newquay Airport... Read more
18-Sep-2010Source: Winston County Journal
MedStat officials state a wide variety of patient types will benefit from the addition of this program and its offering to Winston County.... Read more
18-Sep-2010Source: ADAC
With a solemn ceremony today to dedicate the ADAC air rescue and the cities of Aachen the new building of the air rescue Christoph Europa 1 a. After ten months of construction, air rescue center is a completely new developed, the most modern requirements. This will start in the over 35-year history of the rescue... Read more
16-Sep-2010
Contrary to state law requirements, Solano County did not establish an EOA prior to awarding an air ambulance contract to CALSTAR in 2007, and because of this the contract must be terminated... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: Native Air
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of: Native Air, an Omniflight Company On September 15-16, 2010 The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical transport standards. The site visit results will be used to determine whether, and the... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: Weser Kurier
Klinikum Bremen-Nord has held an official opening ceremony for their new helipad – total cost is quoted as under € 2.3 million... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: San Marcos Local News
San Marcos Academy recently signed an athletic membership contract with Air Evac Lifeteam to provide air ambulance services for athletes from the academy at both home and away game events.... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: Press of Atlantic City
New state guidelines governing the deployment of air ambulances took effect this month; they allow the closest medevac helicopter to respond to medical emergencies.... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: fipart
fipart, the world’s only combined networking and trading marketplace for aviation parts and services, has given one of Germany’s leading air rescue organizations free premium access to its platform. The move, fipart’s first-ever sponsoring initiative, enables DRF Luftrettung to find spare aviation parts much faster in the future so it can focus on its core... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
Night Flight Concepts (NFC) completed NVG Maintenance Training to California Shock Trauma Air Rescue “CALSTAR”. Night Flight Concepts is the industry’s premier provider of night vision goggle equipment, training, and maintenance solutions. CALSTAR is a non-profit Air Ambulance organization headquartered in Sacramento California. The company became the first non-hospital-based Air Ambulance Program in the nation,... Read more
13-Sep-2010Source: Occupational Health & Safety
The study, to be published in the October/December issue of Prehospital Emergency Care and now available online, analyzed survey results from 61 EMS agencies in the United States and Canada... Read more
13-Sep-2010Source: White Mountain Independent
Native Air already has a contract with the hospital and has a helicopter stationed at the Springerville airport.... Read more
13-Sep-2010Source: Las Cruces Sun-News
Native Air, with 300 employees based in Arizona, 14 helicopters and three fixed-wing aircraft, absorbed Southwest MedEvac and its 150 employees, 10 helicopters and four fixed-wing aircraft... Read more
10-Sep-2010Source: WXOW
The landing pad, located on the northeast side of the campus, will allow first responders quicker access to the emergency room, when minutes matter for critically injured patients.... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: HelicopterBuyer
HelicopterBuyer, Inc. has sold an EMS-configured 1981 Bell 412 to a North American buyer. The sale was a result of their exclusive helicopter brokerage services for Med-Trans Corporation. Mark V. Clancy, president and CEO of HelicopterBuyer, stated “We know that capitalized buyers are looking for the best value-for-money and have a wide selection of helicopters... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: WNEP
Even though it is facing significant debt, Bucktail Medical Center was able to build the new helipad thanks to help from the community.... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: Gazette Virginian
The North Halifax Volunteer Fire Dept will kick off its annual marathon Saturday having on display its new state-of-the-art helipad. The lighted helipad was made possible through the joint support of Halifax Regional Hospital and Centra Health.... Read more
