NEWS
Coast to Coast Helicopters Chooses Latitude’s IONode for Flight Data Monitoring
Latitude Technologies announces that Coast to Coast Heli- copters, one of Canada’s largest air fleet operators, has selected Latitude’s IONode FDM system for installation on a Bell 212 going into service for Coast to Coast subsidiary Mus- tang Helicopters based in Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada. The installation includes a Latitude SkyNode S200 Satcom voice, messaging,and tracking unit, enabling real-time event notifica- tions as part of the IONode FDM system. Latitude’s IONode ION3 and ION4 lightweight flight data
recorders and the IONode FDM system, including Latitude Flight Analytics, are quickly gaining worldwide recognition as the preferred FDM system for fleet operators wanting a high- quality and comprehensive flight and engine data monitoring, recording and reporting solution.
Air Methods Fleet Now Fully Equipped With Night Vision Goggle Technology
Air Methods Corporation announces that its fleet of 368 air medical helicopters is fully outfitted with night vision goggle (NVG) capability. With this milestone, Air Methods’ fleet is now the largest civilian helicopter fleet in the world to be fully outfitted with NVG technology. NVGs enhance visibility during night transports so crews can better detect hazards and obstructions and have greater situational awareness. “Air Methods is extremely proud to have met this key safety objective,” says Aaron Todd, chief executive officer at Air Methods. “With the largest air medical fleet in the industry, we anticipated 100-percent NVG compliance was going to take time to complete. The team remained diligent in the effort because we believe NVGs, coupled with our standard suite of advanced cockpit technologies, keep our crews and patients safe during night operations and further enhance the safety of our operations.” Installing and requiring that pilots use night vision imaging systems for visual flight rules operations at night was an item included in the 2009 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations to public helicopter emergency medical services operators. This accomplishment is part of the framework of the company’s FAA voluntary safety management system (SMS) program. The SMS program is an organizational framework created and implemented by the FAA to systemati- cally guide, track and provide recognition for safety efforts by commercial air operators. In May 2013, Air Methods success- fully reached the highest level (level four, continuous improve- ment stage) of the program.
EagleMed Expands to Alaska; Now Flying LifeFlight Air Ambulance
EagleMed LLC announces it will manage the aviation as- sets of Alaska Regional Hospital’s LifeFlight air ambulance program, extending the Wichita-based company’s North American reach to its furthest point west. EagleMed is a leader in the air medical industry. LifeFlight is Alaska Regional Hospital’s specialized fixed-wing medevac ser- vice based in Anchorage, AK. EagleMed assumed responsibility for the hospital’s fixed-wing flight operations on July 15, 2013. In this integrated business model, Alaska Regional Hospital will manage clinical care. The hospital will integrate and man- age customer services as well as business relations. EagleMed will operate the aircraft, a twin-engine King Air B200, and provide the pilots for this specialized service. “EagleMed and Alaska Regional Hospital share the value of safety as the fundamental underpinning for everything we do,” says EagleMed president Larry Bugg. “We are extremely excited to be partnering with the Alaska Regional Hospital to provide critical care fixed-wing transport services to the citizens of Alaska.” Now with 28 locations in 10 states, EagleMed is a growing operation with a fleet of 15 medically-equipped Eurocopter AS350 helicopters, 15 Beechcraft King Air fixed-wing aircraft and approximately 400 employees.
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