Avincis world’s first operator to surpass 5,000 flight hours on Leonardo AW169

Publicada en 16 de diciembre de 202516 de diciembre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

AVINCIS, December 11, 2025 – Lisbon, Portugal: Avincis Group, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has become the first operator in the world to surpass 5,000 flight hours on the Leonardo AW169. The AW169 has reached this significant milestone supports the emergency medical services (EMS) mission of Avincis in the Västra Götaland region of Leer másAvincis world’s first operator to surpass 5,000 flight hours on Leonardo AW169[…]

Global Medical Response signs for seven Bell 429 EMS helicopters

Publicada en 7 de octubre de 20257 de octubre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

Fort Worth, Texas. September 8, 2025. — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced that Global Medical Response (GMR) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 429 EMS helicopters with the option to purchase an additional eight, maintaining its spot as the world’s largest Bell helicopter operator in the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Leer másGlobal Medical Response signs for seven Bell 429 EMS helicopters[…]

Avincis adds two new H145 helicopters to its fleet in Sweden

Publicada en 11 de junio de 202511 de junio de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

LISBOA, Portugal, June 5th, 2025. — Avincis has received two new H145 five-bladed (BK117 D3) helicopters from Airbus at its production facility in Donauwörth, Germany. These aircraft are destined for Stockholm, where they will reinforce Avincis’ existing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) fleet operating in Sweden. These latest additions mark a continuation of Avincis’ investment Leer másAvincis adds two new H145 helicopters to its fleet in Sweden[…]

Avincis explores options for new global training centre in Europe

Publicada en 17 de diciembre de 202417 de diciembre de 2024 por Hugo Ramos

17/12/2025. Lisboa, Portugal — Avincis, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has started to explore locations for a new state-of-the-art emergency aviation training “centre of excellence” site in Europe. Avincis has identified a need to in-source its training to support its global growth ambitions, uphold its commitment to safety, and drive standardisation of operations. Leer másAvincis explores options for new global training centre in Europe[…]

Avincis receives two H145 D3 helicopters to EMS in Italy and Sweden

Publicada en 28 de agosto de 202428 de agosto de 2024 por Admin

LISBOA, 28 August 2024 – Avincis has received today two H145 five-bladed (D3) helicopters to EMS missions in Italy and Sweden. The delivery ceremony was celebrated at Airbus Helicopters facility in Donauwörth, Germany. Both aircraft will be deployed in Avincis HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) fleet. One will the join in Italy, strengthening operations across Avincis Leer másAvincis receives two H145 D3 helicopters to EMS in Italy and Sweden[…]

Honda Airways purchases its first Bell 505 in Japan

Publicada en 21 de marzo de 202421 de marzo de 2024 por Admin

Singapore (March 12, 2024) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of a Bell 505 helicopter to Honda Airways in Japan. Honda Airways, a subsidiary of Honda Motors, was established in 1964 by Souichiro Honda, the legendary founder of Honda Motors. Today, Honda Airways offers scenic flights using light aircraft and helicopters, Leer másHonda Airways purchases its first Bell 505 in Japan[…]

Air Zermatt signs for the third Bell 429 helicopter

Publicada en 10 de noviembre de 202210 de noviembre de 2022 por Admin

Cologne, Germany (10 November, 2022) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced a signed purchase agreement for a Bell 429 to Air Zermatt. This aircraft marks the third Bell 429 in HEMS configuration to operate in the Swiss transportation and rescue company’s active fleet. “Air Zermatt operates in one of the most demanding Leer másAir Zermatt signs for the third Bell 429 helicopter[…]

HEMS operations in Europe with the Bell 429 helicopter

Publicada en 9 de noviembre de 20229 de noviembre de 2022 por Admin

Having the best possible aircraft available is essential when it comes to the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) mission and the Bell 429 is the response. For many emergency scenarios, EMS helicopters remain the sole method of transporting patients to hospitals – whether it’s due to the patient being in an inhospitable prehospital location or Leer másHEMS operations in Europe with the Bell 429 helicopter[…]

First Bell 407GXi helicopter to be based in Israel

Publicada en 8 de noviembre de 20229 de noviembre de 2022 por Admin

Cologne, Germany (08 November 2022) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, today announced the delivery of the first Bell 407GXi for a customer from Israel. The aircraft was purchased by cousins Yossi and Yoav Avrahami. The aircraft acceptance took place at the Bell facility in Mirabel and is currently en route to Israel. Leer másFirst Bell 407GXi helicopter to be based in Israel[…]

Virginia State Police adds Bell 412EPi to emergency services

Publicada en 13 de septiembre de 202213 de septiembre de 2022 por Admin

The Virginia State Police purchased a Bell 412EPi to further support emergency medical missions, expanding their Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and search and rescue (SAR) operations. From navigating Virginia’s coastal plains, populous major cities, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Virginia State Police provides law enforcement and emergency services to more than 8.5 million people throughout Leer másVirginia State Police adds Bell 412EPi to emergency services[…]