Air ambulance volunteers are planning to leave the charity, claiming that publicly-donated money is being "wasted" on high salaries.

Are you confident yet humble? Inexperienced but eager? Do you think you have what it takes to be a flight nurse? Addison, TX-based Omniflight Helicopters Inc., with bases throughout the U.S., is ready to put you to the test and help you spread your wings.
ADRENALINE & AUTONOMY: The Take Flight Program is testing a theory that rookie nurses can be molded into qualified flight clinicians within 6 months. courtesy Omniflight Helicopters Inc.

More than 100 air medical services personnel from across the country will converge on the nation's capital March 17-19, 2010, to draw greater attention to emergency medical services (EMS) regionalization, health care reform, disaster response, EMS helicopter safety and other issues affecting the emergency medical transport community.

American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that three new EC135s have entered service with the MedCenter Air Program at Carolinas Medical Center. The aircraft, which were purchased in late 2009, were completed by Metro Aviation and include state-of-the-art cockpit technology as well as the latest medical equipment. In addition to accommodating one or two litters, the EC135s are equipped with a neo-natal sled, balloon pump and liquid oxygen.

JACKSONVILLE — Trinity Mother Frances’ new American Eurocopter EC 145 made a pass around Jacksonville Tuesday morning to show off what it’s made of.

Michael L. Sweeney, COB & CEO of USAIG and Michael Lowman, USAIG VP & Manager –Dallas, presented a check to Eric Von Wenckstern, Memorial Hermann, Aviation Director, as part of the Safety Bucks program designed to encourage additional training for pilots and mechanics.

Emergency medical pilots will soon have a base in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Life Flight Network, an Oregon-based medical helicopter provider, recently announced plans to set up shop in Lewiston this spring.