13-Aug-2018Source: HeliHub.com
The Nepalese Government has had to launch an investigation into the tourism sector as there has been a wide raise in fraudulent insurance activities. The investigation revealed that the trekking and mountaineering agencies, who deal with the customer and rescue organisations, have been adding larger claims and fake bills to helicopter rescues. The 700-page probe... Read more
8-Jun-2018Source: ADAC Luftrettung
[electronic translation] The new rescue helicopter of the non-profit ADAC Luftrettung at the Bundeswehr Hospital Ulm was officially handed over to its purpose on Monday (28.5.). The machine starts as her predecessor model under the name “Christoph 22” from the hangar on the grounds of the Federal Armed Forces Hospital Ulm. Areas of application are mainly the... Read more
7-Jun-2018Source: ADAC
[electronic translation] In June 2008, “Christoph 39” from Perleberg in Brandenburg started its first rescue mission. At that time, the ADAC rescue helicopter was stationed at the Prignitz district hospital in order to close a previously gaping gap in the air rescue network. This Saturday, the ADAC Luftrettungsstation in Perleberg celebrates its tenth anniversary. The festival will be opened... Read more
28-May-2018Source: hh60g-6
The 48th Fighter Wing bid farewell to the 56th Rescue Squadron during a ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 15, 2018. The event signals the near-completion of the 56th and 57th RQS relocation to Aviano Air Base, Italy, which was announced in November 2015.The relocation to Aviano Air Base will provide strategic combat... Read more
