1-Feb-2023Source: The Air Ambulance Service
The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) is delighted to announce the appointment of five new members to the charity’s Board of Trustees. TAAS plays a critical role in saving lives and relies on the hard work and goodwill of many people, including numerous dedicated volunteers, as it receives no government funding. The new Trustees will join... Read more
31-Jan-2023Source: Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Patients in north Georgia who need lifesaving, emergency care will now be able to get that care even quicker than before at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) in Gainesville. Standing in front of NGMC’s new patient tower construction site in Gainesville on Jan. 11, Sen. Jon Ossoff held a press conference to announce funding that supports... Read more
31-Jan-2023Source: Life Flight Network
Life Flight Network announced the addition of a new critical care transport base in Hoquiam, Washington. Slated to begin operations in mid spring, Life Flight Network’s industry leading flight crew will be based at Bowerman Airport with both fixed and rotor wing aircraft. The new base, part of their continued effort to expand rural access to... Read more
30-Jan-2023Source: HSC-3
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 Chief of Naval Operations Search and Rescue Model Manager (SARMM) oversaw a joint agency search and rescue personnel recovery event off the coast of Southern California, Jan. 19-20. In addition to HSC-3, the mass casualty simulation involved service members assigned to HSC-8, HSC-23, Coast Guard Sector San Diego, and... Read more
30-Jan-2023Source: Air Methods
The City of Neodesha recently announced they have entered into a one-call agreement with Air Methods to provide emergency air transport services to residents in need. Through this partnership, Air Methods will be the primary air transport service utilized by residents, whether they are being transported from local hospitals or require direct from scene air... Read more
30-Jan-2023Source: BBC
Brighton hospital’s helipad has been delayed by a further year over fears helicopters could blow cladding off the hospital’s walls, the BBC has found. The platform at the Royal Sussex County Hospital was originally meant to open in 2019, but was hit with multiple delays due to the pandemic. Plans to launch it in November... Read more
26-Jan-2023Source: Devon Air Ambulance
Mission statistics for 2022 reveal just how vital the response of the Devon Air Ambulance medical emergency service is to the people of Devon, as they experience another incredibly busy year. Throughout another challenging year for many public services and charities, the crew at Devon Air Ambulance has been tasked to attend over 1828 incidents across Devon... Read more
26-Jan-2023Source: LifeFlight Australia
LifeFlight Australia has notched up another record-breaking calendar year, with its fleet of helicopters, Air Ambulance jets, Critical Care Doctors, Flight Nurses and Flight Paramedics helping a total of 6,978 people in 2022. LifeFlight Group Head of Operations Yvette Lutze said that total reflected over 20 people helped each day, proving how indispensable the aeromedical service is across... Read more
25-Jan-2023Source: Walton County Sheriff's Office
A helicopter providing lifesaving medical transport is coming to Walton County. Announced at the Walton County Board of County Commissioner meeting Tuesday, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Air Methods Corporation to bring a Bell 407 helicopter to the area. After the closure of the only emergency room in Walton County Fire Rescue’s service... Read more
24-Jan-2023Source: Brick Shorebeat
A small heliport would be constructed on the property of Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township under a proposal submitted to township officials by Air Methods Corporation, a privately-owned medical helicopter operator. See Full Story. ... Read more
24-Jan-2023Source: The Air Ambulance Service
Your local air ambulance was called out to over 3,000 potential lifesaving missions throughout 2022 as the vital charity continued to provide support to the NHS and local communities when it mattered most. The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) along with the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance, (DLRAA) have worked tirelessly around the... Read more
24-Jan-2023Source: Wiltshire Air Ambulance
The charity’s helicopter was used for 670 (63%) of the missions, with the remaining 391 incidents attended by critical care cars. A total of 263 patients were transferred to local hospitals (up from 237 in 2021), the majority of which to Royal United Hospital, Bath (84), Southmead Hospital, Bristol (63) and Great Western Hospital, Swindon... Read more
24-Jan-2023Source: Vanderbilt LifeFlight
Vanderbilt LifeFlight personnel recently received training on using advanced cardiac devices in transport settings, devices that were historically found only at hospitals like VUMC. The devices can mean the difference between life and death for patients before they reach the hospital The training event, which was held at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and the Lebanon... Read more
23-Jan-2023Source: Air Methods
For the more than four million Americans who rely on lifesaving blood transfusions each year, January is a very special month. National Blood Donor Month was first observed in January 1970 when President Richard Nixon recognized the need to thank those who selflessly donate blood and to encourage others to start donating. The air medical... Read more
23-Jan-2023Source: Frye Regional Medical
Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is bringing emergency medical care to new heights. After several months of careful planning, construction and staff education, Frye Regional has a new rooftop helipad – technically two helipads – located on the top floor of the hospital’s parking garage on N. Center Street in Hickory. “This... Read more
20-Jan-2023Source: Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance
2022 was the busiest year in our 33-year history. Between 1st January 2022 and 31st December 2022, our crews of pilots, doctors and paramedics responded to 3,224 incidents, 64% by helicopter and 36% by Rapid Response Vehicle. 1,353 of the call outs were to incidents in Kent, 757 to Surrey and 947 to Sussex. Road Traffic... Read more
19-Jan-2023Source: Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
On 13th January, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) clinicians invited foundation doctors wishing to specialise in pre-hospital emergency medicine (PHEM) to a taster day showcasing this diverse, exciting and unique medical career. PHEM is a rapidly expanding and evolving medical sub-speciality which is growing in awareness through the numerous TV programmes following the work... Read more
18-Jan-2023Source: Thames Valley Air Ambulance
2022 was our busiest year on record. For the first time in our history, we attended more than 3,000 callouts in a single year. Behind each number is a real person going through perhaps the most traumatic event of their lives; our crew doing everything in their power to give them the best chance of survival;... Read more
17-Jan-2023Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, recently announced that LifeNet Air, a not-for-profit air ambulance company serving Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, is making the Ascend critical care clinician education program available to all of its flight crew members to advance their skills in patient care and increase retention of qualified clinicians. “Having LifeNet... Read more
13-Jan-2023
London’s Air Ambulance Charity remains a crucial part of London life and medics perform life-saving treatment at the scene for patients who are critically injured. Thanks to its supporters and volunteers, the charity can change the odds of survival, by providing that necessary time to deliver its vital service right by the roadside 24 hours... Read more
12-Jan-2023Source: Children's Air Ambulance
The pioneering Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) has introduced England’s first incubator on a rotary-wing aircraft to assist specialist NHS transport teams during lifesaving flights. The national transfer service provides the only intensive care aircraft in the country dedicated to transferring critically ill babies and children, at a high and safe speed, from local hospitals to... Read more
11-Jan-2023Source: Air Methods
Native Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., celebrated the 20th Anniversary of its Native Air 9 air ambulance service. For two decades, Native Air 9, has provided essential lifesaving air medical services in the White Mountains of Northeast Arizona. Given the rural nature of the area, a partnership... Read more
9-Jan-2023Source: Great North Air Ambulance
Since 2015 a paramedic and doctor team from GNAAS has been operating on an all-night rapid response vehicle to help deliver care to the most ill or injured people across the North East. The service was originally commissioned by the North East Ambulance Service and operated on Friday and Saturday nights, but after seeing a... Read more
9-Jan-2023Source: Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance has recorded its busiest year ever, responding to over 1620 missions during the last 12 months. Our crew responded to over 130 more incidents than in 2021. A total of 1003 incidents took place in Lincolnshire and 441 in Nottinghamshire, with the rest in neighbouring counties. Patients were taken to... Read more
5-Jan-2023Source: Nova Systems
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:VTOL), a global leader in vertical lift and Search and Rescue solutions, is teaming with Nova Systems, a leading provider of engineering services and technology solutions, for next generation mission system and aircraft modification solutions on AW139 helicopters that will be equipped for deployment with the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG). Nova... Read more
2-Jan-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Just before the Christmas break, a signing ceremony took place between the Georgia Border Police (part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in that former Soviet-bloc country) and Airbus Helicopters. Border Police head Nikoloz Sharadze, and Romain Lana – the Regional Sales Manager Eastern Europe and Central Asia for Airbus Helicopters – presided at the... Read more
2-Jan-2023Source: ÖAMTC Air Rescue
The ÖAMTC air rescue service can look back on a new deployment record in 2022. “Our year-round emergency helicopters took off 21,934 times last year – compared to 2021, that’s an increase of 1,997 missions. This made 2022 the most intensive year in the history of ÖAMTC air rescue,” says Managing Director Marco Trefanitz. “This impressive figure... Read more
23-Dec-2022Source: STARS
A second generous $1 million donation from Capital Power has helped STARS reach its ambitious fundraising goal for the multi-year capital campaign to renew its fleet of air ambulance helicopters. Capital Power provided the first $1 million gift to our fleet renewal campaign and now, with this donation, have contributed the last $1 million to... Read more
23-Dec-2022Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., is ecstatic to announce a new Native Air emergency medical service location in Cottonwood, AZ. The opening of Native Air 83 will serve Yavapai County and beyond. Nestled along the Verde River, with wide-open ranges, Native Air 83 is located at the Cottonwood Airport.... Read more
23-Dec-2022Source: DHCHD
Apollo MedFlight have been appointed the preferred emergency medical flight transportation partner for Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District. Emergency flights made by Apollo will be at no cost to patients, thanks to a contract between Dallam County, Hartley County and Apollo MedFlight. “We are excited to have Apollo servicing the Dallam-Hartley area during critical times in... Read more
20-Dec-2022Source: EMV
Victoria has welcomed a Black Hawk helicopter, capable of holding up to 4,000 litres of water and dropping fire retardant and foam, to bolster the state’s fleet of firefighting aircraft. The state is well prepared for potential fires this summer, with 50 aircraft positioned across the state. The fleet was unveiled at Avalon Airport today.... Read more
19-Dec-2022Source: Aspirus MedEvac
The need for air medical transport is critical for many patients facing life threatening medical situations. To assure ongoing service at the highest level, a new advanced aircraft is joining the Aspirus MedEvac fleet. The twin-engine Airbus H135 helicopter arrived at the MedEvac hangar at Central Wisconsin Airport this week to begin its inauguration into... Read more
16-Dec-2022Source: Stuff
Two trustees at Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT) have taken legal action to stop a plan to strip the organisation of tens of millions of dollars worth of assets and vest them in a private company instead. See Full Story. ... Read more
16-Dec-2022Source: NHS
A clinical trial began on 15 December with Air Ambulance crews carrying ‘whole blood’ instead of separate red blood cells and plasma for the treatment of severely injured patients at risk of bleeding to death. The SWIFT (1) trial is led by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and will involve 10 air ambulance charities across the country... Read more
16-Dec-2022Source: RECCO
Many Search & Rescue teams in Spain are equipped with handheld RECCO detectors for avalanche rescue, however this is the first time the RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector system is operational in the country of Spain. ”Until now we’ve had the handheld RECCO detector that allowed us to search on foot. With the addition of the RECCO SAR helicopter detector, which is placed under the helicopter, we’ve made an important step forward, allowing search missions to be carried out faster in a wider area. This tool can be... Read more
15-Dec-2022Source: GundersenAIR
What started 30 years ago as a modest program born out of the hospital’s need for trauma patients has evolved into a dual-machine operation that’s called on multiple times a day when minutes matter the most. GundersenAIR – called Medlink Air at its inception – began in 1992, and for nearly the entire time, Jeff Hillesland,... Read more
13-Dec-2022Source: Polish Medical Air Rescue
In Warsaw, the training of medical personnel from Ukraine began in the field of competence, procedures and organization of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), which is carried out by the Polish Medical Air Rescue. It is an initiative taken by the First Ladies of Poland and Ukraine. The training is a response to the... Read more
10-Dec-2022Source: ÖAMTC Air Rescue
For 20 years, the Alpin 1 emergency doctor helicopter has been available to the population and guests in the Carinthian Nock area during the winter season. It all started in December 2001 when the Heli Ambulance Team (HAT) built the heliport in Patergassen. Alexander Rassi, Base Manager Alpine 1 “Around 4,500 missions flown prove the success story of the ÖAMTC... Read more
7-Dec-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo announced that Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to support the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation (“UKSAR2G”) programme by the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Aircraft’s deliveries are expected to start in 2023 and to be completed in 2024, joining an existing... Read more
6-Dec-2022Source: Royal Navy
Medics on Britain’s flagship tested a ‘military air ambulance’ at sea for the first time to speed up life-saving the next time a Royal Navy carrier group goes into action. HMS Queen Elizabeth used her autumn deployment to the North Sea and Scandinavia – the northern ‘arm’ of the Royal Navy’s Operation Achillean, which has... Read more
5-Dec-2022Source: East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Crews from the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) and Magpas Air Ambulance received a national award for their efforts in bringing a 13-year-old in cardiac arrest back to life. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak presented the team with the 999 Hero award at the Sun’s Who Cares Win awards at a star-studded ceremony... Read more
5-Dec-2022Source: Yellowhead Helicopters
YHL is expanding its fleet again with two additional BK117 B2 helicopters. The first two BK117s purchased in the Spring were brought into operation by August 2022. YHL Pilots Corey & Peter put C-GBKP, pictured above, through her paces showcasing the helicopter’s features while supporting clients in the Golden Triangle of northwestern BC. With the... Read more
2-Dec-2022Source: ARA Luftrettung
Several months of administrative procedures for the airfield at Nassfeld were completed today. Emergency medical helicopter ARA-3 will take off again from December 8th for medical emergencies throughout the region. In the next few days there will be a lot of training. The ARA air rescue team expects a busy winter. A rescue helicopter was stationed at the... Read more
2-Dec-2022Source: CHC Helicopter
CHC Helicopter announced it has successfully completed a trial collaboration with Priority 1 Air Rescue to deliver ground-breaking Virtual Reality (‘VR’) training for its Search and Rescue (‘SAR’) technical crew members. The trial involved winch operators from CHC’s operations in Ireland. With the trial successfully completed, CHC will roll out Priority 1’s VR training for... Read more
29-Nov-2022Source: HeliHub.com
HAL handed over the last of the 16 ALHs (Mk-III, Maritime role) contracted with the Indian Coast Guard at a program here today to DG Coast Guard V S Pathania in the presence of senior officials from CG, Defence and HAL. “We are proud to be associated with HAL and happy to issue a Letter... Read more
28-Nov-2022Source: Bristow
At 1431hrs on 08 March 2022, the Inverness SAR crew, Rescue 151 (R151), were requested by Police Scotland for a tasking to a 28-year-old male who had fallen on Ben Nevis, at 3600ft, CPR ongoing. R151 arrived on scene at 1510hrs. Despite progressive attempts, wind speeds above 60 knots with severe turbulence meant a safe... Read more
25-Nov-2022Source: NSW Ports
A CH-47D Chinook helicopter that will join the state’s firefighting arsenal for the upcoming bushfire season arrived at Port Botany’s Patrick Terminals this week. The Coulson Aviation chopper arrived at NSW’s premier port on board the Synergy Busan from the US yesterday morning. Engineers constructed the water-bombing aircraft on the terminal before it launched from... Read more
25-Nov-2022Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Two members of the Cornwall Air Ambulance crew have been shortlisted in The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards 2022. The awards, in partnership with NHS Charities Together, celebrate healthcare heroes from frontline NHS staff to the ordinary people who go above and beyond. Cornwall Air Ambulance, along with two RNLI lifeguards and the South Western... Read more
23-Nov-2022Source: Smith Myers
The National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently hosting the International Search and Rescue conference and exhibition in Abu Dhabi. NSRC has used the conference to formally announce that they have selected the Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone detection, location, and communication system for installation across their fleet of Search & Rescue... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
The team at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance were recognised nationally at this year’s Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence, coming out winners in two categories and highly commended in one. Organised by Air Ambulances UK and sponsored by Airbus, these annual awards took place on Monday 14th November to celebrate and recognise the specialist life-saving skills and commitments... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: US Air Force
Defense Contract Management Agency Sikorsky Aircraft delivered the first HH-60W Jolly Green II Combat Rescue Helicopter to the 563rd Rescue Group, here Aug. 11. The HH-60W is the latest upgrade of the Sikorsky H-60 series helicopter designed to replace the Air Force’s current HH-60G inventory. Crewmembers from the 66th Rescue Squadron, or RQS, who will... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: GWAAC
On Monday 14 November 2022, the Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence returned to Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. It was a chance to celebrate and recognise the specialist lifesaving skills and commitment of all those working tirelessly within, and in support of, the air ambulance community. The night turned out to be a huge success... Read more
22-Nov-2022Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance is appealing to sports clubs across Cornwall who could provide night time landing sites for its helicopter on emergency missions. The charity aims to find at least 30 new night landing sites that will save crucial minutes of time – and is looking for sports pitches. There are already 30 ‘pre-surveyed’ locations... Read more
21-Nov-2022
Native Air expanded its wings to provide wider, extensive coverage in the Navajo County region with the opening of a new base to better serve residents and visitors of Northeastern Arizona. The new base – Native Air 18 in Show Low – increases comprehensive coverage in the area as it will focus on scene and... Read more
21-Nov-2022Source: NHV
NHV started Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in the Netherlands from 2011. At the beginning, NHV performed Night SAR operations from Pistoolhaven in Rotterdam then moved into day and night SAR services from 2014, flying with the Airbus AS365N3 Dauphins from both Pistoolhaven and the Den Helder Airport base. NHV are very proud of our... Read more
21-Nov-2022
Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is proud to have received 4 accolades at the recent Awards of Excellence hosted by Air Ambulances UK Sponsored by Airbus, the annual awards celebrates and recognises the specialist lifesaving skills and commitment of those working tirelessly within and in support of the air ambulance community. The event held in Birmingham on... Read more
18-Nov-2022Source: Vita Aerospace
Vita Aerospace (Vita) announced the fleet-wide deployment of the Vita Rescue System (VRS) to the United Arab Emirates, National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC). The UAE National Search and Rescue Center is a regional and world leader in the adoption and development of cutting-edge rescue technologies and practices. Their adoption of the Vita Rescue System marks a... Read more
17-Nov-2022Source: Cook County Sheriff Department
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart thanked the Cook County Board of Commissioners for authorizing funding to acquire a police helicopter to combat the violent crime plaguing our community, assist in large-scale emergency situations, and help locate missing people. “Helicopters are a game changer, particularly in tracking carjackers and coordinating emergency response to major incidents,”... Read more
16-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Having the best possible aircraft available couldn’t be more critical than when it comes to the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) mission. For many emergency scenarios, helicopters remain the sole method of transporting patients to hospitals – whether it’s due to the patient being in an inhospitable prehospital location or because they need transfer to... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement for a Bell 429 to Air Zermatt. This marks the third Bell HEMS-configured aircraft to operate in the Swiss transportation and rescue company’s active fleet. “Air Zermatt operates in one of the most demanding environments in the world to perform search and... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Leonardo
The AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter’s operational capabilities and configuration options grow further with the recent EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification of the skid undercarriage and unique IFR, single pilot, Advanced Search and Rescue (SAR) Modes. These latest achievements follow additional enhancements, such as the introduction of the Phase 8 core avionics software... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, recently delivered a Bell 429 helicopter to Kuwait International Aircraft Leasing (KIAL), which will be used by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). This marks the third 429 HEMS delivery in the country. “I’m delighted to see this delivery and honored... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: SKYTRAC
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, announced the successful testing of real-time medical data transfer through satellite communications and cellular connectivity with corpuls, a manufacturer of robust and sophisticated preclinical and clinical patient monitoring systems, defibrillators, chest compression devices and software products. corpuls’ latest innovation, the... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: ÖAMTC Air Rescue
The task of the ÖAMTC air rescue service is to take care of patients – no matter where they are and ideally also regardless of the time of day. Until now, the C1 crew’s duty has usually ended at nightfall. Jochen Tiefengraber, base manager from Christopher 1 “Especially in the autumn and winter months, this means that... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
At the European Rotors trade show, German Helicopter Emergency Medical Services operator DRF Luftrettung has ordered two additional H145 helicopters and signed a contract covering the whole fleet with a tailored HDataPower pack from Airbus Helicopters’ Connected Services suite of data services. The two H145s are in addition to the current fleet of 15 H145s and three H135s... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: FinnHEMS
State-owned emergency medical operator FinnHEMS, has opted for Rusada’s ENVISION software to manage its airworthiness and maintenance activities. FinnHEMS operates Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) flights for hospital districts from its seven bases across Finland. They utilise a fleet of 9 helicopters, Airbus H135s and H145s, primarily for the deployment of emergency specialists to incidents,... Read more
4-Nov-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today embarks on a new 10-year relationship with the Netherlands Coastguard, delivering critical helicopter SAR operations for people and communities across the country through its affiliate, Bristow Netherlands B.V. At 1 p.m. Central European Time on November 4, 2022,... Read more
2-Nov-2022Source: Boston MedFlight
Boston MedFlight, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that for 37 years has provided critical care medical transport to patients in need by air and ground, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. The award was presented by The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine. 2022 marks the... Read more
31-Oct-2022Source: HTM
As part of the “Flying Intervention Team” project, HTM has again been commissioned by the Munich Clinic gGmbH to carry out helicopter flights under HEMS status together with the ADAC air rescue service. The intervention team of the telemedical stroke network TEMPiS at the Munich Clinic – Harlaching is to be flown to partner... Read more
28-Oct-2022Source: DRF Luftrettung
A presentation of expertise from almost 50 years of air rescue, spanning helicopter maintenance, type ratings for pilots and hoist rescue – DRF Luftrettung will be showcasing its services at the European Rotors helicopter trade show from 8 to 10 November. Alongside flight and HEMS operation, there will also be a focus on the options for corporate... Read more
27-Oct-2022Source: Tennessee Government
The Tennessee Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team partnered with Humphreys County Emergency Management Agency and other local and state first responders during a joint search and rescue exercise, Oct. 19, on Kentucky Lake. This exercise, led by Humphrey’s County EMA, integrated land, water, and air assets from participating departments. The Tennessee National Guard provided a... Read more
26-Oct-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters continues to be the leading provider of helicopters to the North American air medical transport industry, with both new and long-standing customers from around the continent placing orders. More than 35 new single and twin-engine Airbus helicopters were sold in the air medical market alone over the past 12 months. “Airbus is... Read more
26-Oct-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo is back to AMTC, the annual tradeshow for the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) focusing on the newest technologies and the most innovative products and services for the medical transport industry. This year the exhibition, called AMTC2022 Elevated, takes place in the Gulf Coast of Florida, in Tampa from October 24 –... Read more
14-Oct-2022Source: DRF Luftrettung
[electronic translation] Reason to celebrate at the Nordhausen station: the station on the edge of the Harz Mountains was founded exactly 30 years ago . The DRF Luftrettung has been on board since 2006, when it took over flight operations from the Federal Police. Christoph 37 is now alerted around 1,500 times a year . About 98 percent of the... Read more
14-Oct-2022Source: HELP Appeal
Thanks to a £2million donation from the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads, the construction of a state-of-the-art helipad on top of the first standalone Major Trauma Hospital in the UK, at Salford Royal Hospital, is now complete. The donation, made from the HELP Appeal to... Read more
