Press Releases

UNITED ROTORCRAFT AND VITA INCLINATA ANNOUNCE JOINT MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY PARTNERSHIP

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Vita Inclinata Technologies, which stabilizes load-swing and spin with the touch of a button, and United Rotorcraft (a division of Air Methods), a provider of superior aerospace products and system integrations, including FIREHAWK® helicopter modifications and U.S. Military MEDEVAC helicopter cabin modifications, have announced a joint manufacturing capability partnership. The partnership will focus on investigating […]

UNITED ROTORCRAFT DELIVERS TWO HH-60L FIREHAWK® HELICOPTERS TO VENTURA COUNTY AIR UNIT

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United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation, announced today the delivery of two HH-60L FIREHAWK® helicopters to Ventura County Air Unit. Configured by United Rotorcraft this specially designed aircraft touts: 1,000-gallon water tank attached to the belly of the aircraft Extended landing gear to accommodate the tank Retractable snorkel than can refill the tank […]

AIR METHODS CALLS ON GOVERNOR CUOMO TO SIGN LIFESAVING BLOOD TRANSFUSION BILL

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Thank you to the New York Legislature for putting patients first (GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado, May 28, 2021) – Air Methods, which serves New York State as LifeNet of New York, applauds Senator Hinchey, Assemblywoman Woerner, and the New York legislature for passing S. 4085/A.2561 earlier this week. This important legislation will allow air transport ambulance service […]

UNITED ROTORCRAFT VENTURA COUNTY FIREHAWK®

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(ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, May 25, 2021) – United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation announced today the delivery of two HH-60L FIREHAWK® helicopters to Ventura County Air Unit. Configured by United Rotorcraft with a 1,000-gallon water tank attached to the belly of the aircraft; an extended landing gear to accommodate the tank; a retractable snorkel […]

AIR METHODS ANNOUNCES NEW BASE IN HARTFORD, WISCONSIN

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New base location brings added critical care services to residents, providing lifesaving care in emergency situations (GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado, May 6, 2021) – LifeNet Inc., a division of Air Methods, announced that LifeNet 3-2 will now be based at the Hartford Municipal Airport. The new base location will ensure residents in the Hartford region and […]

AIR METHODS STATEMENT ON THE SIGNING OF WEST VIRGINIA HOUSE BILL 2776 THE AIR AMBULANCE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT

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On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, the West Virginia Governor signed House Bill 2776; the Air Ambulance Patient Protection Act. The following is a statement from Air Methods on the signing of this landmark legislation: Air Methods thanks West Virginia Governor Jim Justice for protecting the citizens of his state from misleading air medical membership practices […]

AIR METHODS REOPENS SEASONAL AIR IDAHO RESCUE BASE IN WEST YELLOWSTONE

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Our subsidiary, Air Idaho Rescue, has reopened its West Yellowstone seasonal air medical base serving the greater Yellowstone region. In conjunction with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), the Air Idaho Rescue base extends care to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, the Gallatin National Forest, and the Madison River valley. The base officially […]

AIR METHODS ANNOUNCES AIRLIFT TEXAS BASE IN WACO

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New collaboration with Baylor Scott & White Health will provide community with access to critical care through fast and reliable air medical transports (GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado, April 01, 2021) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Air Methods, the leading air medical service in the U.S., is collaborating with Baylor Scott & White Health to open a base in Waco, […]

AIR METHODS’ TESTIMONY ON SB 1038 REGARDING AIR MEDICAL MEMBERSHIPS BEFORE THE TENNESSEE SENATE

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On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Ruthie Barko, Air Methods Director of Government Affairs, testified before the Tennessee Senate Commerce and Labor Committee in support of SB 1038, which seeks to provide consumers protection in regards to air medical memberships. The following is the complete text of her testimony, which can also be viewed on the […]

AIR METHODS LAUNCHES AMPED PODCAST TO ELEVATE CRITICAL CARE CONVERSATIONS

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Leading air medical physicians and nurses to interview clinicians about unique experiences and lessons learned from the frontlines (GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado, February 25, 2021) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., today announced the launch of its Air Methods Prehospital Education (“AMPED”) podcast. AMPED, which is designed for prehospital […]

CAMTS PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: ACCREDITATION SITE VISIT TO AIR METHODS MIDWEST REGION

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The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) will conduct an accreditation site visit of: Air Methods Midwest Region (Medflight, ARCH, Phelps Air, HSHS Rescue Flight, Saints Flight, LifeNet of Michigan, Air Methods Kentucky, LifeStar, Christ LifeFlight, and LifeNet McHenry) on February 25-26, 2021.  The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the […]

AIR METHODS DONATES AIRCRAFT TO MERCY AIR AFRICA

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Donation will further nonprofit’s mission to support those who serve isolated communities in southern region of Africa with expanded reach and easier access (GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado, December 3, 2020) – Air Methods, a leading air medical service in the U.S., announced today that it has donated an Airbus AS350B2 helicopter to southern Africa-based humanitarian relief […]

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