11-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
STAT MedEvac, an Airbus customer for nearly 40 years, has committed to ordering 10 new H135 helicopters as part of a fleet renewal initiative for its air medical operations. STAT’s total Airbus fleet, a mix of H135 and H145 family aircraft, operates out of 18 bases. “We’ve been flying Airbus products since we began our... Read more
15-Nov-2020
Bird strike left six inch hole in chin bubble window FAA just reported this as “Stat 13” which is a callsign and not a registration, but our research identified it as N442ME... Read more
28-Jun-2019Source: Metro Aviation
As a leading completion center for the EC135/H135, Metro Aviation became the first to STC a medical interior for Airbus’ H135 T3H variant with Helionix. Outfitted for STAT MedEvac, the STC includes aspects of Metro’s standard air medical package with equipment standardized and modernized to match the program’s existing fleet of aircraft. The two-decade-long relationship between... Read more
16-May-2017Source: emsCharts
emsCharts, a leader in Electronic Patient Care Records (ePCR) and Fire Reporting for public safety professionals, and STAT MedEvac, one of the largest single operated and dispatched air medical transport programs within the United States, are proud to announce a 5-year contract extension for STAT MedEvac to continue to utilize the emsCharts ePCR for clinical... Read more
24-Apr-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Members of Stat MedEvac have approached Clearfield-Lawrence Airport Manager, Dick Shaffer about plans for a new 12 x 28 foot prefabricated building at the airport. A suggestion of having it adjacent to the current structure was given, but comments of removing the old building and replacing it with the new one have been voiced. Shaffer... Read more
9-Mar-2017Source: SKYTRAC Systems
STAT MedEvac, the largest not-for-profit operated and dispatched helicopter air ambulance system in the United States, has selected SKYTRAC Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) with real-time data analytics for their fleet of EC135 and EC145 helicopters. The solution will provide STAT MedEvac with a fully FAA-compliant Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) flight data monitoring package and includes... Read more
8-Mar-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters
STAT MedEvac will soon be the first air medical transport service in North America to operate Airbus H135 helicopters equipped with Helionix, an innovative and powerful avionics system. The Pennsylvania-based critical care transport team has placed orders with Airbus Helicopters Inc. for three new H135s to replace older aircraft in its fleet, with delivery scheduled... Read more
21-Oct-2015Source: Airbus
STAT MedEvac, a major air medical transport service provider, has ordered two H135-series (formerly EC135) helicopters from Airbus Helicopters Inc. to replace older aircraft. The announcement was made Tuesday at the Air Medical Transport Conference in Long Beach, Calif. STAT MedEvac provides air medical transport services to residents of much of western Pennsylvania and operates... Read more
15-Jul-2015Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
It was a close call Sunday after a Georgia man drove his car almost directly into the path of a medical helicopter about to take off from St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon with a newborn infant on board. See full story... Read more
7-Oct-2014Source: STAT MedEvac
STAT MedEvac started with just one helicopter, known as Angel One, with the idea of getting critically ill and injured patients to care more quickly. Today, as it celebrates 30 years, the largest medical transport service in western Pennsylvania has grown to a fleet of 17 helicopters staffed by more than 160 nurses, paramedics and... Read more
16-Jun-2013Source: UPMC
Trauma experts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC will launch a multi-center trial this summer to see if they can improve survival of patients who have suffered traumatic injuries with uncontrolled bleeding. Paramedics will administer plasma to these patients while they are still being transported by helicopter to the hospital. Uncontrolled... Read more
6-May-2013Source: UPMC
Trauma experts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC will launch a multi-center trial this summer to see if they can improve survival of patients who have suffered traumatic injuries with uncontrolled bleeding. Paramedics will administer plasma to these patients while they are still being transported by helicopter to the hospital. Uncontrolled... Read more
4-Dec-2012Source: STAT MedEvac
The 2012 Pennsylvania State EMS Awards were held on Monday, November 19 at the Radisson Harrisburg Hotel and Conference Center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. These annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have provided outstanding community service as part of Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services system. The awards ceremony is presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau... Read more
5-Nov-2012Source: STAT MedEvac
John Lovett (center of photo), Clinical Director for STAT MedEvac, recently received the STARS of Life Award at The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania (AAP) Leadership Conference. John was recognized as a quintessential leader in quality assurance and patient/provider safety. His work integrating into STAT MedEvac the concepts and philosophy of Just Culture was recognized, as was his work with... Read more
23-Oct-2012Source: American Eurocopter.
STAT MedEvac continues the upgrade of its fleet with the addition of five American Eurocopter twin-engine aircraft – three EC135 T2e helicopters and two EC145 helicopters – which are part of an ongoing strategy at STAT to continually upgrade its fleet with the latest aircraft and the newest technology. STAT MedEvac took delivery of the... Read more
22-Oct-2012Source: ARGUS International
ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to present STAT MedEvac with the prestigious ARGUS Platinum Rating at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2012. STAT MedEvac is the first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) operator to achieve the ARGUS Platinum Rating. The Platinum Rating is the highest level of ARGUS Ratings and is awarded only... Read more
12-Jun-2012Source: STAT MedEvac
STAT MedEvac, one of the largest air ambulance services in Pennsylvania, recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award Certificate of Excellence. This award honors employers and aviation maintenance technicians who take a proactive role in safety training.  “The Diamond award is the highest award of its type and recognizes training that exceeds federal requirements,â€... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Turbomeca
Recently, STAT MedEvac, major EMS operator in the USA, received the 1,000th Arrius 2B engine to power their latest EC 135. Today, STAT Medevac’s fleet is composed of 14 EC 135s and seven EC 145s (Turbomeca Arriel 1E2). All their new airframes will have Turbomeca engines and most of their current fleet has Turbomeca engines.... Read more
20-Jan-2011
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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
30-Aug-2010Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10241/1083560-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml
The FAA was notified after lasers were pointed at two STAT MedEvac that were flying north of the city... Read more
5-Jul-2010Source: Erie Times-News
EmergyCare has relocated LifeStar to a new base at the Corry-Lawrence Airport in Corry, while Stat MedEvac plans to move one of its helicopters to the Port Meadville Airport in Vernon Township by Aug. 1.... Read more
25-Jun-2010Source: STAT MedEvac
STAT MedEvac was recently recognized by HAI for their outstanding safety record for 2009. The award is given annually by HAI to its regular members who demonstrate an outstanding safety record throughout the year. “We are proud that we have met, and surpassed, the qualifying safety criteria for this award,†said Paul Lhote, Director of... Read more
8-Dec-2009
The union of Erie-based EmergyCare Inc.’s LifeStar program and West Mifflin-based Stat MedEvac program will officially launch on Saturday at 7 a.m., Dan Nakles, manager of business relations and development for Stat MedEvac, said Thursday.... Read more
21-Nov-2009Source: Herald-Mail
An air medical transport company based in Colorado began service out of Hagerstown Regional Airport this week, following a several-week gap after STAT MedEvac ended operations there in mid-October.... Read more
28-Oct-2009Source: American Eurocopter
STAT MedEvac of West Mifflin, Pa., is continuing expanding its fleet of EC135 helicopters, converting one of three existing options to a firm order. The company has now ordered a total of 16 EC135s. The new aircraft will be delivered in 2010.... Read more
17-Oct-2009Source: Herald Mail
STAT MedEvac will end its Hagerstown-based operations Monday, affecting the availability of helicopters to transport patients in medical emergencies, a company spokesman said.... Read more
21-Aug-2009Source: American Eurocopter
STAT MedEvac of West Mifflin, Pa., has placed an order for its 15th EC135 helicopter. Delivery of the new aircraft is slated for 2010. STAT MedEvac will also soon take delivery of two EC135s ordered in late 2007. In addition to its EC 135s, STAT MedEvac operates six EC 145 helicopters.... Read more
10-Jul-2009Source: Vertical
STAT MedEvac was recently recognized by HAI for their outstanding safety record for 2008. The award is given annually by HAI to its regular members who demonstrate an outstanding safety record throughout the year.... Read more
9-Apr-2009Source: American Eurocopter
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29-Mar-2009Source: Vertical
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19-Jan-2009Source: SkyTrac Systems
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