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Helicopter Flight Training Center hosts ALEA

Helicopter Flight Training Center hosts ALEA

6-Nov-2015Source: Metroaviation

The Helicopter Flight Training Center, a Metro Aviation company, hosted nearly 100 law enforcement professionals and partners from the Central U.S. and beyond this week for the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s (ALEA) Central Region Safety Seminar. The seminar offered a variety of training sessions including Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC), spatial disorientation, stress & fatigue... Read more

Metro Aviation starts contract with Cooper University Health Care

Metro Aviation starts contract with Cooper University Health Care

29-Oct-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation will welcome a new operations customer in November.  Metro and Cooper University Health Care are partnering to launch a new air medical service throughout seven counties of southern New Jersey. “Cooper Air Med is a crucial part of Cooper’s emergency medical services continuum,” said Steven E. Ross, MD, FACS, FCCM, Vice Chairman, Department... Read more

Metro Aviation becomes an approved air carrier for US military

Metro Aviation becomes an approved air carrier for US military

27-Oct-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation recently reached a major milestone for its operations division. The air medical operator received certification from the Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) to operate as an approved air carrier for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The recently completed initial audit and future continuing audits are conducted by the DOD Commercial Airlift Division... Read more

Massachusetts State Police choses Helicopter Flight Training Center

Massachusetts State Police choses Helicopter Flight Training Center

23-Oct-2015Source: Metro Aviation

The Massachusetts State Police Air Wing is the largest and most comprehensive full time public safety aviation unit in New England, responding to more than 1,900 mission requests annually.  The primary duty aircraft is the EC135T2+, and the division recently chose the Helicopter Flight Training Center, a Metro Aviation company, as its training partner for... Read more

Metro Aviation congratulates Helicopter Flight Training Center Director on award

Metro Aviation congratulates Helicopter Flight Training Center Director on award

21-Oct-2015Source: Metro Aviation

The Jim Charlson Aviation Safety Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the overall enhancement, development and promotion of aviation safety.  Metro Aviation is proud to congratulate Helicopter Flight Training Center Director Terry Palmer on receiving the 2015 Jim Charlson Award. Terry is extremely involved in the aviation industry and has committed... Read more

CommLab announces 2016 course schedule

CommLab announces 2016 course schedule

21-Oct-2015Source: CommLab

The CommLab at the Helicopter Flight Training Center (HFTC) hosted its first class earlier this year.  To date, nearly 50 communication specialists have participated in the two-day simulation course. The CommLab is a partnership between Flight Vector, Golden Hour, HSI, Xybix and Zoll.  Training scenarios take communication specialists through a variety of situations, both routine... Read more

PAC International innovates its paint facility further

PAC International innovates its paint facility further

21-Oct-2015Source: PAC

PAC International, a Metro Aviation company, is continuing to improve its refurbishment capabilities.  The company recently completed installation of a Clemco Industries Industrial Blast Facility.  Utilizing a variety of soft, yet abrasive media for removal of paint and corrosion, the new addition is yet another improvement to the innovative paint facility. PAC has proven the... Read more

Transport Canada approves Metro Aviation EC135 and AS350 simulators

Transport Canada approves Metro Aviation EC135 and AS350 simulators

22-Sep-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Since opening in 2012, the Helicopter Flight Training Center has hosted several global customers for state-of-the-art flight and maintenance training. Canadians will now join the list of international customers due to the recent Transport Canada certification of the training center’s EC135 Level D full motion simulator and AS350 Level 7 flight training device. Transport Canada... Read more

Metro Aviation places order for six EC145e light twins

Metro Aviation places order for six EC145e light twins

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

Metro Aviation to introduce Electronic Flight Bags across 120 strong fleet

Metro Aviation to introduce Electronic Flight Bags across 120 strong fleet

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

Metro Aviation CommLab provides unique experience for communication specialists

Metro Aviation CommLab provides unique experience for communication specialists

14-Aug-2015Source: Metro Aviation

The CommLab at the Helicopter Flight Training Center is providing a dynamic new training experience for communication specialists across the country.  Pilots train in flight simulators and medical personnel use patient simulators.  Now communication personal can also receive high tech simulator training.  Through a partnership with Flight Vector, Golden Hour, HSI, Xybix and Zoll, the... Read more

Metro Aviation delivers H125 to Coastal Helicopters

Metro Aviation delivers H125 to Coastal Helicopters

6-Aug-2015Source: Metro Aviation

California-based Coastal Helicopters recently took delivery of their new H125, formerly known as the Airbus AS350 B3e.  Bringing their aircraft total to six, the company boasts one of the most diverse fleets in Southern California. “Metro Aviation’s reputation preceded them,” said a Coastal representative.  “Everything we heard about Metro was awesome, and the completion experience... Read more

Metro Aviation Delivers North America’s First H145 T2

Metro Aviation Delivers North America’s First H145 T2

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

Metro Aviation takes EC145e and Star Flight EC145 to ALEA 2015

Metro Aviation takes EC145e and Star Flight EC145 to ALEA 2015

14-Jul-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Nestled in the heart of Shreveport, Louisiana, Metro Aviation’s sprawling, 160,000 square-foot completion facility produces aircraft for some of the world’s most notable law enforcement, air medical and corporate entities.  The worldwide completion leader will be exhibiting at this year’s Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) conference and exposition at the George R. Brown Convention Center... Read more

Metro Aviation Hires Director Of Transport Business Services

Metro Aviation Hires Director Of Transport Business Services

29-May-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation has experienced exponential growth over the last five years.  As its family of operations customers has grown, Metro has steadily brought in fresh faces to ensure the company is providing the outstanding customer service it has become known for in the HEMS industry. Metro Aviation has always shown a commitment to their customers,... Read more

Metro Aviation Supports Great American Safety Drive With Safety 24/7

Metro Aviation Supports Great American Safety Drive With Safety 24/7

29-May-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is a long time supporter of the MedEvac Foundation International and is proud to once again support the foundation’s major fundraising initiative for 2015, the Great American Safety Drive. Metro is donating one of two cars that will be driven across the country to bring the message of safety to more than 60... Read more

Northwest Medstar Marks First Year Of Base Operations In North Central Washington

Northwest Medstar Marks First Year Of Base Operations In North Central Washington

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

Metro Aviation creates new role of Director of Transport Business Services

Metro Aviation creates new role of Director of Transport Business Services

6-May-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation has experienced exponential growth over the last five years.  As its family of operations customers has grown, Metro has steadily brought in fresh faces to ensure the company is providing the outstanding customer service it has become known for in the HEMS industry. Metro Aviation has always shown a commitment to their customers,... Read more

CommLab enrolling May and June courses

CommLab enrolling May and June courses

28-Apr-2015Source: Metro Aviation

The Helicopter Flight Training Center, a world-class facility for pilot and maintenance training, recently introduced the revolutionary new CommLab. The simulation lab is the first and only of its kind for seasoned communication specialists. Through a partnership with industry vendors Flight Vector, Golden Hour, HSI, Xybix and Zoll, the two-day course provides state-of-the art training... Read more

Dare County MedFlight takes delivery of Airbus Helicopters H145

Dare County MedFlight takes delivery of Airbus Helicopters H145

10-Apr-2015Source: Airbus

Dare County MedFlight, the air medical transport service for much of the Outer Banks region of North Carolina, has taken delivery of a new Airbus Helicopters H145 (formerly EC145 T2), which will be the first H145 operating in the U.S. Dare County plans to place the new aircraft into service in July, following installation of... Read more

Metro Aviation delivers H135 to Northwest MedStar

Metro Aviation delivers H135 to Northwest MedStar

6-Apr-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Northwest MedStar owns a mixed fleet of four fixed wing and seven rotor wing aircraft, and recently replaced one of its helicopters with a new Airbus H135 (EC135) completed by Metro Aviation in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Metro also operates all 11 aircraft for Northwest MedStar and has since August of 1994. “MedStar took delivery of its fourth... Read more

Partnering to change the future of flight data monitoring, tracking and communications

Partnering to change the future of flight data monitoring, tracking and communications

4-Mar-2015Source: Metro Aviation

The future is near, and her name is IRIS. IRIS is not just flight tracking, nor is it just flight data monitoring.  IRIS is all-encompassing, giving users the capability to record large amounts of aircraft data, process it through an onboard computer and filter it directly to communication centers or Operational Control Centers every 10... Read more

AS350 Lands at Helicopter Flight Training Center

AS350 Lands at Helicopter Flight Training Center

4-Mar-2015Source: Metro Aviation

The Helicopter Flight Training Center (HFTC) in Shreveport, Louisiana is growing at a steady pace.  Already home to a FlightSafety AS350 Level 7 Flight Training Device and an EC135 Level D Full Motion Simulator, the center will add a Frasca Bell 407/GX Flight Training Device this summer. Simulators are great tools for aviators, and allow... Read more

CommLab offers Unprecedented Training for Communication Specialists and Operational Control Specialists

CommLab offers Unprecedented Training for Communication Specialists and Operational Control Specialists

4-Mar-2015Source: Metro Aviation

The Helicopter Flight Training Center, a world-class facility for pilot and maintenance training, recently introduced the revolutionary new CommLab.  The CommLab is designed to provide the highest standard of training for communication specialists, complimenting the center’s current air medical pilot simulator training.  The CommLab is a joint effort of the Helicopter Flight Training Center and leading... Read more

Metro Aviation delivers Sweet Sixteen refurbishment to First Flight

Metro Aviation delivers Sweet Sixteen refurbishment to First Flight

4-Mar-2015Source: Metro Aviation

It has been sixteen years since Metro Aviation first completed the EC135 P1 known as First Flight.  Since then, Metro has operated and maintained the aircraft for Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida, ensuring it is always in top shape no matter its age. Recently, Metro brought the aircraft back to its completion facility... Read more

Metro Aviation Completes First EC145e

Metro Aviation Completes First EC145e

4-Mar-2015Source: Metro Aviation

The helicopter industry will be introduced to the newest edition of the Airbus Helicopters EC145 platform, the EC145e, at HELI-EXPO 2015.  Metro Aviation recently configured what they call the “e-lite” for display at the largest helicopter exhibition in the world. Combining the well-known features of the EC145, such as the large cabin and reliability, with... Read more

Metro Aviation Completes 75th Airbus EC145

Metro Aviation Completes 75th Airbus EC145

4-Mar-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation operates the largest, most comprehensive air medical completion center in the world and has completed more EC135s and EC145s than any other completion center.  Metro is in the process of completing its 75th EC145, which is also North America’s first EC145 T2, a considerable milestone for the company that recently celebrated its 200th... Read more

Coastal Helicopters replaces AS350B2 with an AS350B3e

Coastal Helicopters replaces AS350B2 with an AS350B3e

3-Mar-2015Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters Inc. has delivered a new AS350 B3e AStar to Coastal Helicopters, LLC, based in Van Nuys, Calif. The aircraft replaces the company’s previously owned AS350 B2. Coastal Helicopters ordered the new AS350 B3e, the most versatile light single engine helicopter on the market, in December and took delivery of the aircraft on February... Read more

Metro Aviation and subsidiary Paradigm Aerospace to exhibit at Heli-Expo

Metro Aviation and subsidiary Paradigm Aerospace to exhibit at Heli-Expo

1-Mar-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, along with its subsidiary, Paradigm Aerospace Corporation, will once again exhibit at HELI-EXPO this year.  The worldwide completion leader is displaying three aircraft in Orlando, a first for the company, but a move that is sure to draw some buzz. Metro recently completed the first EC145e or “e-lite,” a utility version of the... Read more

Paradigm Aerospace completes ADS-B Out certification on EC135

Paradigm Aerospace completes ADS-B Out certification on EC135

22-Jan-2015Source: Metro Aviation

PAC International, a Metro Aviation company, completed the installation of a Garmin GTX-330ES extended squitter transponder system in an Airbus EC135 helicopter in December 2014 and received certification for the ADS-B Out in Jan 2015. The EMS configured helicopter is owned by Metro Aviation, Shreveport LA, and operated by PENNSTAR FLIGHT, Hospital of the University... Read more

RF System Lab names Metro Aviation as new customer

RF System Lab names Metro Aviation as new customer

15-Jan-2015Source: RF

RF System Lab, maker of the revolutionary VJ-Advance video borescope, is proud to announce new customers in a wide variety of industries. World-wide leaders in remote visual inspection, RF System Lab’s most recent customer list includes companies in aviation, casting, manufacturing, power generation, and more. RF System Lab is excited to add the following companies... Read more

Metro Aviation Completes STC to meet FAA Mandates for the AS350B3

Metro Aviation Completes STC to meet FAA Mandates for the AS350B3

14-Jan-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast or ADS-B is a hot topic in the aviation industry.  Operators have been diligently working to equip their fleets with the required equipment to meet the FAA’s 2020 deadline, and Metro Aviation recently made the requirement a possibility for AS350B3 operators. “Metro had the opportunity to obtain the ADS-B STC... Read more

Metro Aviation delivers fourth EC135 to Massachusetts State Police

Metro Aviation delivers fourth EC135 to Massachusetts State Police

5-Jan-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation and the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing have partnered since 2009 and Metro recently delivered the fourth EC135 to the department. “Metro Aviation has integrated the FLIR, Aerocomputers, Helinet downlink and L-3 DVR to assist our crews supporting our public safety mission,” said Lt. Robert Smith, Unit Commander. The modern technology and avionics... Read more

Metro Aviation announces new Director of Part 135 Training

Metro Aviation announces new Director of Part 135 Training

5-Jan-2015Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is pleased to announce that Casey Marland has joined the Metro family as the Director of Part 135 Training. Marland is a veteran with 30 years of aviation training and management experience.  During his successful career he has been a Chief Pilot, Senior Aviation Training Manager, Regional Aviation Director and Manager, Army Aviation... Read more

Metro Aviation becomes customer of RF System Lab

Metro Aviation becomes customer of RF System Lab

22-Dec-2014Source: RF System Lab

RF System Lab, maker of the revolutionary VJ-Advance video borescope, is proud to announce new customers in a wide variety of industries. World-wide leaders in remote visual inspection, RF System Lab’s most recent customer list includes companies in aviation, casting, manufacturing, power generation, and more. RF System Lab is excited to add the following companies... Read more

Metro Aviation Honored by Department of Defense

Metro Aviation Honored by Department of Defense

20-Nov-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Jim Hill, Area Chair for Northwest Louisiana Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense, announced that Metro Aviation was honored with an Above and Beyond Award in recognition of extraordinary support of employees who serve in the Louisiana National Guard and Reserve. According to Jim... Read more

Metro Aviation receives Brazilian Validation

Metro Aviation receives Brazilian Validation

13-Nov-2014Source: Metro Aviation

As the Brazilian aircraft market grows, Metro Aviation is playing a larger role in helping South American companies get off the ground.  The worldwide completion leader recently received Brazilian validations for several installations already STC’d in the US for the Airbus EC145T1 aircraft. “Metro sees Brazil as an emerging market for US products and services. ... Read more

Metro delivers its 200th EC135 completion

Metro delivers its 200th EC135 completion

28-Oct-2014Source: Metro Aviation

In 1997, Metro Aviation completed its first Airbus Helicopters EC135 for STAT MedEvac, serial number 0009. Since then, the worldwide completion leader has customized many EC135’s for air medical, law enforcement, utility and corporate clients. Recently, Metro delivered its 200th EC135 completion to California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR). The EC135, designed and produced by... Read more

Metro Aviation Welcomes Survival Flight

Metro Aviation Welcomes Survival Flight

24-Sep-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation began a great relationship with the University of Michigan Health System’s Survival Flight program during the completion of the program’s three Airbus EC155 twin-engine helicopters, delivered in 2012. Now, Metro is pleased to announce Survival Flight is not only a completions customer, but an operations customer as well. “Survival Flight is a mature... Read more

Helicopter Flight Training Center to add Frasca 407 Flight Training Device

Helicopter Flight Training Center to add Frasca 407 Flight Training Device

24-Sep-2014Source: Metro Aviation

The simulator bays are humming at the Helicopter Flight Training Center and soon more opportunities will take flight with the addition of a new Flight Training Device (FTD). Training Center officials recently announced an agreement with Frasca International for a Bell 407 Level 7 FTD with Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training capabilities. “We are thrilled... Read more

Metro Aviation welcomes MedLink AIR to the Metro Family

Metro Aviation welcomes MedLink AIR to the Metro Family

24-Sep-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is welcoming Gundersen Health System to the Metro Family this fall. MedLink AIR, the emergency medical helicopter for Gundersen Health System, will soon be operated by Metro. The program serves La Crosse, Wisconsin and surrounding areas within a 150-mile radius, including communities through the tri-state region of western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern... Read more

Helicopter Flight Training Center announces CommLab for Communication Specialists

Helicopter Flight Training Center announces CommLab for Communication Specialists

23-Sep-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Communication Specialists could be called the backbone of the emergency transport industry. From interfacility transfers to precautionary landings, their skills get vehicles where they are needed when they are needed most. To further hone the skillset of the industry’s communicators, the Helicopter Flight Training Center is introducing the CommLab. Through a partnership between Flight Vector, Golden Hour, HSI, Xybix and Zoll,... Read more

Metro Aviation closer to HeliSAS STC for EC135

Metro Aviation closer to HeliSAS STC for EC135

23-Sep-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation successful completed the initial flight test for the Genesys Aerosystems’ HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System on a non-autopilot equipped EC135. The autopilot capabilities, to be used for VFR aircraft, will ease pilot workload and increase flight stability and safety. “Metro Aviation has committed to equipping all of its VFR aircraft with a... Read more

Metro Aviation Delivers EC135 to Life Air Rescue

Metro Aviation Delivers EC135 to Life Air Rescue

17-Sep-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation recently completed an Airbus EC135 for Life Air Rescue, the premiere air medical service in Shreveport, Louisiana. Compared to Life Air’s former helicopter, which had a serial number of 0013, the new aircraft is equipped with great technological and medical improvements. The new, completely refurbished aircraft includes a Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System... Read more

Ceremony held for new Elmore Co. medical helicopter

Ceremony held for new Elmore Co. medical helicopter

7-Aug-2014Source: WSFA

Haynes Ambulance has a new tool to transport patients to the hospital faster. “See Full Story“... Read more

Metro delivers AS365 N3+ to Miami Valley CareFlight

Metro delivers AS365 N3+ to Miami Valley CareFlight

6-Aug-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation delivered a recently completed AS365 N3+ to Miami Valley CareFlight Air and Mobile Services in Dayton, Ohio. Originally introduced in the 1970s, the latest version of this platform boasts upgraded engines and avionics and is the first AS365 N3+ to be completed by Metro. “CareFlight at Miami Valley Hospital chose Metro because it... Read more

Metro Aviation receives STC for AS365 N3+

Metro Aviation receives STC for AS365 N3+

5-Aug-2014Source: Metro Aviation

The Airbus AS365 “Dauphin” platform was a pioneer for Single Pilot IFR (SPIFR) and has transported critically ill or injured patients for years. The Dauphin is known for excellent performance, long range and passenger comfort. However, there has not been a fully STC’d, repeatable fleet configuration until now. Metro Aviation recently received a FAA Supplemental... Read more

Metro Aviation delivers EC135 to HealthNet Aeromedical Services, Inc.

Metro Aviation delivers EC135 to HealthNet Aeromedical Services, Inc.

28-Jul-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, a worldwide provider of air medical completion services, recently delivered an Airbus EC135 to HealthNet Aeromedical Services, Inc. Metro is the largest air medical completion center in the world and specializes in EC135 and EC145 aircraft. “Our clinical team is pleased with the functionality and appearance of the medical interior on the new... Read more

Metro Aviation delivers EC135 to HealthNet Aeromedical Services, Inc.

Metro Aviation delivers EC135 to HealthNet Aeromedical Services, Inc.

23-Jul-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation, a worldwide provider of air medical completion services, recently delivered an Airbus EC135 to HealthNet Aeromedical Services, Inc. Metro is the largest air medical completion center in the world and specializes in EC135 and EC145 aircraft. “Our clinical team is pleased with the functionality and appearance of the medical interior on the new... Read more

Metro Aviation features Texas DPS completion at ALEA event

Metro Aviation features Texas DPS completion at ALEA event

18-Jul-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is a trusted partner for airborne law enforcement units, completing aircraft for some of the country’s most notable agencies. The worldwide completion leader will be exhibiting at this year’s Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) conference and exposition at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ from July 16-19. Metro will feature an AS350... Read more

Metro Aviation delivers second EC145 to Boston MedFlight

Metro Aviation delivers second EC145 to Boston MedFlight

11-Jul-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation recently completed and delivered a new EC145 for Boston MedFlight, a critical care transport service in New England. This is the second EC145 that Metro has completed for Boston MedFlight. “We are excited to receive our second Airbus EC145 after its completion from Metro Aviation. This gives us the youngest operating fleet in... Read more

Paradigm Aerospace improves timeline with new paint booth

Paradigm Aerospace improves timeline with new paint booth

3-Jul-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Paradigm Aerospace Corporation, a Metro Aviation Company, is now utilizing its second paint booth, which means more room to paint and faster completion times. The new Garmat booth utilizes improved airflow, fresh air recovery and increased lighting. “Not only is this a second area to paint in, but it is also brighter and cleaner due... Read more

Northwest MedStar receives third EC135

Northwest MedStar receives third EC135

19-Jun-2014Source: Northwest MedStar

Northwest MedStar, the region’s air medical program, received its third Airbus EC135 helicopter from Metro Aviation, Inc. to provide critical care transport for patients in the region. “We’re excited to introduce this aircraft to our fleet,” says Eveline Bisson, Northwest MedStar director. “In collaboration with the region’s hospitals and EMS agencies, our team brings an... Read more

EagleMed selects Metro Aviation for AS350 simulator training

EagleMed selects Metro Aviation for AS350 simulator training

19-Jun-2014Source: Metro Aviation

EagleMed LLC critical care air medical transport company has selected Metro Aviation as its preferred provider of helicopter simulator training for its pilots. EagleMed will conduct this important training at Metro Aviation’s Helicopter Flight Training Center in Shreveport, La., utilizing a Eurocopter AS350 Level 7 Flight Training Device. “EagleMed’s unconditional commitment to safety is further... Read more

Metro delivers law enforcement aircraft to Seminole County

Metro delivers law enforcement aircraft to Seminole County

11-Jun-2014Source: Metro Aviation

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Section recently received a new AS350 B3e completed by Metro Aviation. This multi-mission law enforcement aircraft is equipped with a cargo hook for sling work including a Bambi Bucket for fire suppression and a hoist for rescue operations. The AS350 B3e is also equipped with an HD color/low-light camera... Read more

Metro Aviation First to Achieve FAA SMS Level IV for Part 145

Metro Aviation First to Achieve FAA SMS Level IV for Part 145

29-May-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation has achieved Level IV of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Safety Management System (SMS) Pilot Project in the 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station. Metro Aviation is the first and only organization in the United States operating under 14 CFR 145 rules to achieve this milestone, according to a FAA representative. “Level IV... Read more

Northwest MedStar to Open Base in Brewster, Washington

Northwest MedStar to Open Base in Brewster, Washington

21-Apr-2014Source: Northwest MedStar

Northwest MedStar, the region’s critical care transport provider, is establishing an air medical base at Anderson Field Airport in Brewster, Washington. The full-time base will be opening in May, 2014. “This is another opportunity for Northwest MedStar to collaborate with the local health care community throughout north central Washington,” said Eveline Bisson, program director for... Read more

Northwest MedStar takes to the air from Missoula base

Northwest MedStar takes to the air from Missoula base

15-Apr-2014Source: Northwest MedStar

Northwest MedStar, the preferred provider of critical care transport for Providence St. Patrick Hospital and Community Medical Center, took to the Montana skies on Wednesday, April 2 at 0700 from its base at the Missoula International Airport. “Our community members and patients are receiving continuous critical care transport services from the local, experienced Missoula teams,”... Read more

Metro delivers last two of five EC135 aircraft to Mercy Life Line

Metro delivers last two of five EC135 aircraft to Mercy Life Line

9-Apr-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation recently delivered the last two of five EC135’s to Mercy Life Line in Springfield, Missouri.  Mercy’s transition to all EC135P2+ Single Pilot IFR (SPIFR) aircraft began in 2012 with the delivery of three aircraft.  With the addition of the final EC135’s, Mercy opened new bases in Joplin, MO and Rogers, AR. The five-base operation has... Read more

Haynes Ambulance partners with Metro Aviation in Central Alabama

Haynes Ambulance partners with Metro Aviation in Central Alabama

26-Mar-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Haynes Ambulance has partnered with Metro Aviation to introduce an air ambulance helicopter to their fleet.  Haynes Ambulance, headquartered in Wetumpka, AL, has contracted with Metro for the completion and operation of an AS350. “We are excited to expand our ambulance services to now include air transport. There is certainly a need for an air... Read more

EC135 Level D Full Motion Simulator arrives at Helicopter Flight Training Center

EC135 Level D Full Motion Simulator arrives at Helicopter Flight Training Center

21-Mar-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Since its opening in 2012, the Helicopter Flight Training Center has seen continuous expansion, and recently added its first full motion simulator.  The EC135 P2+ Level D Full Flight Simulator arrived from FlightSafety International’s DFW facility. “We have anticipated the arrival of the full motion simulator and are very excited to begin utilizing it for training,”... Read more

Metro Aviation delivers EC155 to Brazil

Metro Aviation delivers EC155 to Brazil

14-Mar-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation recently completed and delivered an EC155 to a corporate customer in Brazil.  The aircraft was configured per customer specifications and will accommodate twelve passengers and two pilots, each with their own Bose headset.  The luxury helicopter also includes carpet and leather interior panels. “The size and organization of Metro Aviation is impressive, but what caught... Read more

Metro Aviation dedicated to safety through helicopter simulators

Metro Aviation dedicated to safety through helicopter simulators

5-Mar-2014Source: Metro Aviation

For Metro Aviation, it came as no surprise when the National Transportation Safety Board released its latest safety alert, Safety through Helicopter Simulators.  Since 2008, Metro Aviation has used helicopter simulators to ensure their pilots are trained and ready for a variety of in-flight situations.  Metro President Mike Stanberry confirmed his commitment to safety when he opened the... Read more

Helicopter Flight Training Center will add Communication Center Lab to curriculum

Helicopter Flight Training Center will add Communication Center Lab to curriculum

5-Mar-2014Source: Metro Aviation

The Helicopter Flight Training Center and the National Association of Air Medical Communication Specialists (NAACS) are pleased to announce their joint effort to create a Communication Center Lab.  The idea was finalized during the last NAACS board meeting, hosted by the training center. “The organization looks forward to the development and utilization of the ‘communications lab’... Read more

Metro Aviation welcomes Directors of Operations and Maintenance

Metro Aviation welcomes Directors of Operations and Maintenance

5-Mar-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is pleased to announce that Jim Arthur and Mark Breton are joining the Metro team.  Jim Arthur joins as the new Director of Operations and Mark Breton is coming on board as Director of Maintenance. Arthur will report to work in early March to begin his indoctrination and immerse himself in flight operations. Arthur... Read more

Helicopter Flight Training Center welcomes new Assistant Director of Training

Helicopter Flight Training Center welcomes new Assistant Director of Training

5-Mar-2014Source: Metro Aviation

The Helicopter Flight Training Center is pleased to announce that Glen Girard has joined the company as its Assistant Director of Training.  Girard will be primarily responsible for instruction for ground and simulators, crew and air medical resource management, course development and records review. The Helicopter Flight Training Center provides simulators for dry lease and Girard... Read more

Helicopter Flight Training Center Welcomes CALSTAR as Co-Launch Customer for EC135 Simulator

Helicopter Flight Training Center Welcomes CALSTAR as Co-Launch Customer for EC135 Simulator

5-Mar-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is pleased to announce California Shock Trauma Air Rescue Ambulance (CALSTAR) as its co-launch customer for EC135 simulator training at the Helicopter Flight Training Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.  CALSTAR recently signed a five-year training agreement utilizing the EC135 Level D Full Motion Simulator. “Safety is a priority for Metro and I can say that... Read more

Metro Aviation looks forward to steady growth in 2014

Metro Aviation looks forward to steady growth in 2014

5-Mar-2014Source: Metro Aviation

When Metro Aviation relocated to its current facility from several airport hangars five years ago, they never imagined they would fill all of the available space.  Upon the acquisition of a former Solo Cup manufacturing facility in 2007, Metro transformed the building into a comprehensive completions/operations facility with paint, avionics, machining, production and installation areas. The... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada Signed Four Major Contracts with EMS Helicopter Operators

Pratt & Whitney Canada Signed Four Major Contracts with EMS Helicopter Operators

3-Mar-2014Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed engine maintenance contracts with four U.S. emergency medical service (EMS) helicopter operators that will keep their fleets flying with predictable maintenance costs. The long-term contracts include the Fleet Management Program (FMP®), the Event Cost Plan (ECP®), the Zero-Time Exchange and Overhaul Program (ZIP) and the T&M Engine Services... Read more

Helicopter Flight Training Center welcomes  AMGH as launch customer

Helicopter Flight Training Center welcomes AMGH as launch customer

27-Feb-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is pleased to announce Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH) as its launch customer for simulator training at the Helicopter Flight Training Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. AMGH recently signed a four-year training agreement utilizing the EC135 Level D Full Motion Simulator as well as the AS350 and BH407 Level 7 Flight Training Device. “We... Read more

Metro Aviation becomes first to STC new Garmin GTN System for EC135 SP-IFR

Metro Aviation becomes first to STC new Garmin GTN System for EC135 SP-IFR

26-Feb-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is known for staying ahead of the curve and recently completed a year-long process to STC the new Garmin GTN 650/750 for the EC135 helicopter. Metro is the first to STC the equipment for Single Pilot IFR (SPIFR) rotorcraft and has already installed the equipment on two experimental aircraft with plans to install... Read more

Metro Aviation welcomes Cook Children’s Teddy Bear Transport to the family

Metro Aviation welcomes Cook Children’s Teddy Bear Transport to the family

26-Feb-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Each year, more than 2,200 children are transported to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.  Teddy Bear Transport is one of the largest pediatric transport programs in the nation and now, a member of the Metro Aviation family. Teddy Bear Transport utilizes both fixed and rotor wing for air transport.  Metro Aviation will assume operation... Read more

Leading Operators Choose ‘Startstick’ Battery

Leading Operators Choose ‘Startstick’ Battery

25-Feb-2014Source: ABS

Leading air medical and offshore helicopter operators Air Methods, Metro Aviation and All American Aviation are implementing StartStick, the aviation industry’s first stowable emergency start battery.  Aviation Battery Systems LLC (ABS) developed StartStick and reports recent air medical and offshore placements of this innovative, lightweight battery offering.  Louisiana-based Metro Aviation has implemented StartStick at several... Read more

Metro Aviation Takes Safety to the Next Level

Metro Aviation Takes Safety to the Next Level

22-Feb-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation recently achieved Level IV of the FAA’s Safety Management System (SMS) Pilot Project.   Level IV is the highest level of the program, and Metro Aviation is one of only three organizations in the United States operating under 14 CFR 135 rules to achieve this milestone.  The Program provides a four level system to... Read more

Metro Aviation releases update for MetroAlert app

Metro Aviation releases update for MetroAlert app

20-Feb-2014Source: Metro Aviation

Innovation never sleeps.  With that in mind, Metro Aviation released an update to its lifesaving app, MetroAlert.  The app is provided to operations customers of Metro Aviation at no cost and can decrease helicopter response time by up to five minutes. When air transport is needed, hospitals and first responders can use MetroAlert to instantly notify the... Read more

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