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[…]

Leonardo Helicopters opens Florida Support Center to enhance TH-73A and civil fleet sustainment capabilities

Publicada en 22 de septiembre de 202522 de septiembre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

MILTON, Florida. September 18, 2025. — Leonardo Helicopters celebrated the official grand opening of its new Florida Support Center on September 18 at Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment —now totalling $65 million— in U.S. military aviation support, civil helicopter services, and regional Leer másLeonardo Helicopters opens Florida Support Center to enhance TH-73A and civil fleet sustainment capabilities[…]

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 records 29 EMS landings in 1 month at Santa Maria hospital heliport

Publicada en 25 de abril de 202525 de abril de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

LISBOA, Portugal, April 24, 2025 – Avincis Emergency Medical Services (EMS) helicopters, operating air ambulance missions for INEM (Portugal), made 29 landings at Lisboa’s Santa Maria Hospital in the first month of operation of its newly-renovated heliport, which has been closed since 2020. This is a significant improvement in the service provided to patients requiring urgent medical Leer másAvincis records 29 EMS landings in 1 month at Santa Maria hospital heliport[…]

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[…]

Texas Guard and Chilean medics train at Southern Fenix 24

Publicada en 3 de septiembre de 20243 de septiembre de 2024 por Admin

Story by 1st Class Jonathan Pietrantoni, New York National Guard POZO ALMONTE, Chile – In the hot sun of the Atacama Desert in the Tacapacá region, Texas Army National Guard and Chilean combat medics are training together as part of the State Partnership Program to provide first aid, immediate lifesaving measures and triage at Southern Leer másTexas Guard and Chilean medics train at Southern Fenix 24[…]

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[…]

Greece signs for three AW139 helicopters to emergency response

Publicada en 27 de mayo de 202428 de mayo de 2024 por Admin

Rome, 24/05/2024 – The Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection of Greece is enhancing its emergency response capabilities by introducing three Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. Under the recently signed contract, the new aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2026 with two units dedicated to healthcare missions and disaster relief and one Leer másGreece signs for three AW139 helicopters to emergency response[…]

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[…]