Tag: HEMS

ICATT, India’s first air-ambulance service conducts a real-time HEMS drill at Jakkur Aerodrome

January 16, 2020

ICATT, India’s pioneer in specialised patient transfer solution and air ambulance service conducted a first-of-its-kind, Live HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) drill recently at Jakkur Aerodrome, Yelahanka. Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, C N Ashwathanarayan inaugurated the event amidst a live drill – the drill involved an aero-medical rapid response by the ICATT’s HEMS team … More ICATT, India’s first air-ambulance service conducts a real-time HEMS drill at Jakkur Aerodrome

2019 Mission Statistics of the DRF Group Rapid Assistance For Over 40,000 Patients

January 15, 2020

In a total of 40,738 missions, the crews of the 35 HEMS bases in Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein as well as the ambulance flight operations were alerted to provide immediate, highly professional medical assistance to seriously ill or injured people. After all: when a life is at stake, every minute counts. With 40,738 missions in … More 2019 Mission Statistics of the DRF Group Rapid Assistance For Over 40,000 Patients

Bell Announces Life Flight Network Signs Purchase Agreement for Eight Bell Helicopters

November 6, 2019

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced today Life Flight Network has signed a purchase agreement for four Bell 429s and four Bell 407GXis to add to its existing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) aircraft fleet. “The Bell 429 and Bell 407GXi deliver exceptional speed and readiness. These aircraft provide reliability for important missions. … More Bell Announces Life Flight Network Signs Purchase Agreement for Eight Bell Helicopters

Expanding Helicopter Operations in Africa

October 23, 2019

Africa is larger than China, the United States and Canada put together – it’s vast and there is a major need for additional helicopters. We are seeing major opportunities to expand helicopter operations in Africa and Bell is at the centre of this vertical lift growth. With these opportunities in mind, we are delivering new … More Expanding Helicopter Operations in Africa

Romanian Ministry of Interior Orders 3 Airbus H135s for Air Medical Services

September 19, 2019

Airbus Helicopters and the Romanian Ministry of Interior have signed a contract for the purchase of three H135 helicopters and associated support and services for air medical services and search and rescue (SAR) missions in the country, following a four-year framework agreement signed at the end of July 2019 that foresees the procurement of up … More Romanian Ministry of Interior Orders 3 Airbus H135s for Air Medical Services