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CAMTS Awards Reaccreditation to Metro Customers
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) has awarded new accreditation to one medical transport service and reaccreditation to 23 services at the CAMTS April 2019 board meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
METRO AVIATION DELIVERS FIFTH EC135 TO CALSTAR
METRO AVIATION DELIVERS FIFTH EC135 TO CALSTAR September 18, 2013 Metro Aviation recently delivered the fifth Eurocopter EC135 to California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR). Metro will provide eight EC135’s as part of a comprehensive fleet upgrade and...
METRO AVIATION DELIVERS MULTI-MISSION AIRCRAFT TO AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
METRO DELIVERS AIRCRAFT TO AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT September 13, 2013 The Austin Police Department Air Support Unit recently added a third helicopter to its fleet. Metro Aviation completed the new Eurocopter AS350 B3e at its comprehensive completion facility in...
METRO TO OPERATE FIRST BELL PRODUCT IN 25 YEARS
METRO TO OPERATE FIRST BELL PRODUCT IN 25 YEARS August 5, 2013 After 25 years, Metro Aviation will again be operating a Bell Helicopter product. The milestone is the result of the recent agreement with Tampa General Hospital’s (TGH) Aeromed program. Tampa General’s...
METRO AVIATION: A GREAT PARTNER FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
METRO AVIATION: A GREAT PARTNER FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT July 19, 2013 When they’re not on a mission, law enforcement teams are constantly training. They sharpen their skills with classroom instruction and real-life scenarios to keep their towns and cities safe. Much like...
METRO AVIATION EMPLOYEES DEDICATED TO THE INDUSTRY
METRO AVIATION EMPLOYEES DEDICATED TO THE INDUSTRY July 9, 2013 Metro Aviation is honored to work with employees who show not only a commitment to the company, but also dedication to the advancement of the helicopter industry. Recently several of Helicopter...
METRO AVIATION TO HOST PRATT & WHITNEY FACTORY MAINTENANCE TRAINING
METRO TO HOST PRATT & WHITNEY FACTORY MAINTENANCE TRAINING July 2, 2013 Metro Aviation is increasing the curriculum offered by the new Metro Aviation Training Center with the addition of Pratt & Whitney courses presented by FlightSafety International. Pratt...
METRO HOSTS FIRST TURBOMECA COURSE
METRO HOSTS FIRST TURBOMECA COURSE June 5, 2013 Metro Aviation is hosting its first Turbomeca class at its new training facility in Shreveport, Louisiana this week. “Boost Your Line Level Maintenance” is a Turbomeca level 1 course that covers identifying and locating...
METRO AVIATION DELIVERS EC145 TO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
METRO AVIATION DELIVERS EC145 TO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL June 3, 2013 Beacon Health System’s Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Indiana recently received their new Eurocopter EC145. The aircraft was chosen for the larger cabin, payload and range as compared to their current...
METRO AVIATION PILOT RECOGNIZED FOR SAFETY
METRO AVIATION PILOT RECOGNIZED FOR SAFETY May 1, 2013 Metro Aviation conducted annual training for 34 lead pilots last week. Pilots gathered at the company’s new training facility at its Shreveport, Louisiana headquarters. During the culminating dinner, Metro...
ASU COMPLETES 700TH FAA APPROVED NVIS MODIFICATION AT METRO AVIATION
asu completes 700th faa approved nvis modification at metro April 23, 2013 Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that it completed its 700th FAA approved night vision cockpit modification. This modification was completed on an EC135 at Metro...
METRO AVIATION ENTERS LEVEL III STATUS IN THE FAA’S SMS PILOT PROJECT
METRO ENTERS LEVEL III STATUS IN THE FAA'S SMS PILOT PROJECT April 17, 2013 “For safety to exist, it must be a way of life.” Those words are familiar in the Metro Aviation family and reiterated in a new safety video featuring Metro’s CEO Mike Stanberry. The video...
METRO AVIATION CONGRATULATES MATTHEW BENZEN AS THE 2013 SMTA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
METRO CONGRATULATES MATTHEW BENZEN AS THE 2013 SMTA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER April 9, 2013 Mercy Life Line Flight Nurse Supervisor, Matthew Benzen, RN, BSN, CFRN, CMTE, has been awarded the 2013 Safety Management Training Academy (SMTA) Scholarship by the MedEvac...
METRO AVIATION BEGINS COMPLETION OF EC145 FOR BOSTON MEDFLIGHT
METRO AVIATION BEGINS COMPLETION OF EC145 FOR BOSTON MEDFLIGHT April 4, 2013 Metro Aviation visited with representatives from Boston MedFlight and American Eurocopter recently to begin production of MedFlight’s new EC145. The new aircraft will replace one of their two...
METRO AVIATION TO COMPLETE EC155 FOR SECOND HEMS USER IN US
METRO TO COMPLETE EC155 FOR SECOND HEMS USER IN US April 3, 2013 After completing the first three EC155s to be used for HEMS operations in the US early last year, Metro Aviation is preparing to complete another Eurocopter EC155, this time for Shands at the...
METRO AVIATION BEGINS CONFIGURATION OF EC145 FOR MEMORIAL MEDFLIGHT
METRO BEGINS CONFIGURATION OF EC145 FOR MEMORIAL MEDFLIGHT March 18, 2013 Metro Aviation recently received a new Eurocopter EC145 for Memorial MedFlight, the air medical and critical care transport team for Beacon Health System’s Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Metro...