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BOSTON MEDFLIGHT TRAINS AT THE COMMLAB  September 3, 2015 “At Boston MedFlight, we’ve valued the benefits of simulation training for many years. Our pilots and medical staff are involved in separate simulator environments that put them in real world scenarios,...

METRO AVIATION RECEIVES AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAGS  August 19, 2015 Metro Aviation is ensuring their pilots are as safe and efficient as possible by introducing Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) to their fleet of more than 120 aircraft.  The EFBs will allow...

COMMLAB PROVIDES UNIQUE EXPERIENCE   August 11, 2015 The CommLab at the Helicopter Flight Training Center is providing a dynamic new training experience for communication specialists across the country.  Pilots train in flight simulators and medical personnel use...

METRO DELIVERS H145 TO SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT  August 8, 2015 The Suffolk County Police Department recently added a new H145, formerly known as the EC145, to its fleet, replacing an older AS350B2.  Metro Aviation completed the twin-engine aircraft at its...

METRO DELIVERS H125 TO COASTAL HELICOPTERS  August 5, 2015 California-based Coastal Helicopters recently took delivery of their new H125, formerly known as the Airbus AS350 B3e.  Bringing their aircraft total to six, the company boasts one of the most diverse fleets...

METRO DELIVERS NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST H145 T2  July 31, 2015 Metro recently delivered its 75th H145 completion and the first H145 T2 in North America to Dare MedFlight, a leading air medical provider serving North Carolina’s Dare County.  As the launch customer for the...

METRO WILL ATTEND ALEA WITH TRAVIS COUNTY STAR FLIGHT  July 13, 2015 Nestled in the heart of Shreveport, Louisiana, Metro Aviation’s sprawling, 160,000 square-foot completion facility produces aircraft for some of the world’s most notable law enforcement, air medical...

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM METRO AVIATION   July 2, 2015 Metro Aviation continued a tradition today that started 20 years ago with a few watermelons for employees at the Shreveport completion facility.  Each year, the staff looks forward to taking their pick of...

METRO AVIATION SUPPORTS GREAT AMERICAN SAFETY DRIVE WITH 'SAFETY 24/7'  May 28, 2015 Metro Aviation is a long time supporter of the MedEvac Foundation International and is proud to once again support the foundation’s major fundraising initiative for 2015, the Great...

COMMLAB DELIVERS EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING  May 27, 2015 The CommLab at the Helicopter Flight Training Center in Shreveport, Louisiana is drawing attendees from across the country.  Survival Flight, the critical care transport program of the University of Michigan Health...

northwest medstar marks first year of base operations IN BREWSTER   May 26, 2015 From Northwest MedStar: Thanks to hospital and EMS partners and community members, Northwest MedStar is celebrating its one-year anniversary of being based in Brewster. Located at...

MEDEVAC FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES SECOND GASD  May 22, 2015 The 2nd Great American Safety Drive, featuring two separate routes, officially gets underway in June of 2015.  The Drive is the MedEvac Add NewFoundation’s major fundraising initiative for 2015, a...

METRO HIRES DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORT BUSINESS SERVICES  May 4, 2015 Metro Aviation has experienced exponential growth over the last five years.  As its family of operations customers has grown, Metro has steadily brought in fresh faces to ensure the company is providing...

HFTC WELCOMES FIRST INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS  April 21, 2015 When it comes to training, a simulator is the most realistic environment for a pilot other than flying an actual aircraft.  High-tech simulators can prepare pilots for a variety of situations they may...

DARE COUNTY MEDFLIGHT TAKES DELIVERY OF H145   April 13, 2015 From Airbus Helicopters Dare County MedFlight, the air medical transport service for much of the Outer Banks region of North Carolina, has taken delivery of a new Airbus Helicopters H145 (formerly...