Press Releases

Black Hills Life Flight Warns Riders of the Top Three Injuries Seen in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 

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 Air medical team on standby to transport injured riders from the 85th annual event  RAPID CITY, SD, July 21, 2025 – For motorcyclists, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally represents a unique opportunity to enjoy a memorable ride with fantastic scenery and a strong sense of community. For the air medical crew at Black Hills Life Flight, […]

Air Methods Salutes National Hire a Veteran Day: James Schmittle

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Veteran recounts inspirational journey from military service to EMS aviation BARSTOW, CA – July 17, 2025 – In recognition of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Air Methods is proud to celebrate the contributions of military veterans across its ranks, including one of their own, Mercy Air 66 Pilot James Schmittle in Barstow, […]

Air Methods Salutes National Hire a Veteran Day: Dan Moore

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HAGERSTOWN, MD – July 17, 2025 – In recognition of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Air Methods is proud to celebrate the contributions of military veterans across its ranks, including one of their own, LifeNet 8-1 Pilot Dan Moore. A U.S. Army veteran and former National Guard crew chief, Moore’s journey from […]

TriState CareFlight Elevates Patient Care and Crew Safety with Deployment of Zoll® AutoPulse® NXT 

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Device proven to be critical in emergency air medical transport of cardiac patients  SANTA FE, NM, July 16, 2025 – The TriState CareFlight bases in Santa Fe and Taos, along with their sister bases, Native Air in Alamogordo; Artesia; Carlsbad; Deming; Las Cruces; and Silver City; as well as LifeGuard in Carlsbad and Roswell, are […]

Native Air Enhances Patient Care with Automated CPR Device 

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Device provides advanced cardiac care     Goodyear, AZ – July 14, 2025 – Native Air 23 in Goodyear is proud to announce the integration of the ZOLL AutoPulse® NXT automated CPR device into its air medical transport operations — a key milestone that significantly enhances patient care and emergency response capabilities.  The AutoPulse NXT device […]

LifeStar Celebrates 40 Years of Lifesaving Service

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Program has transported more than 20,000 patients across Georgia and South Carolina SPRINGFIELD, GA, July 11, 2025 – LifeStar, the region’s trusted air medical program, recently marked a major milestone: 40 years of providing rapid, life-saving care to critically ill and injured patients throughout Georgia and South Carolina. The celebration brought together hospital partners, former […]

Air Methods Welcomes Renowned Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist Dr. Linda Chambliss as New OB Medical Director

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Appointment Reaffirms Commitment to Providing Highest Level of Patient Care PHOENIX, AZ – July 7, 2025 – Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda Chambliss as the new Obstetrics (OB) Medical Director for Native Air, Tri-State CareFlight, and LifeNet, the company’s dedicated […]

Air Methods Bases in Nebraska Earn Pediatric Readiness Recognition

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Reflects continued commitment of LifeNet of the Heartland, Tri-City LifeNet, and StarCare to provide life-saving care and transport NORTH PLATTE, NE – July 8, 2025 – Understanding the importance of being prepared to provide life-saving care and transport for patients of all ages, all Air Methods-operated bases in Nebraska, the nation’s leading air medical provider, […]

Emergency Air Medical Bases Elevate Patient Care and Crew Safety with Deployment of Zoll® AutoPulse® NXT

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Device proven to be critical in pre-hospital transport of cardiac patients PENSACOLA, FL, July 8, 2025 – Emergency air medical bases across northern Florida are reinforcing their commitment to safety and clinical excellence by integrating the ZOLL AutoPulse® NXT automated CPR device into their helicopters and fixed wing airplanes. As part of Air Methods, the […]

AirLIFE TEXAS Expands Air Medical Services with New Base in Lockhart

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Air medical base brings lifesaving resource to Caldwell County and surrounding communities LOCKHART, TX – June 25, 2025 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is excited to launch AirLIFE TEXAS 1 in Lockhart. This new base opened today to provide enhanced emergency care for residents and visitors throughout the area, further expanding the […]

LifeNet of New York’s Hornell Base Enhances Patient Care with New Automated CPR Device 

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AutoPulse® NXT device provides advanced cardiac care by delivering uninterrupted, high-quality compressions during transport   HORNELL, NY – June 25, 2025 – LifeNet of New York 7-7 in Hornell is proud to announce the integration of the ZOLL AutoPulse® NXT automated CPR device into its air medical transport operations — a key milestone that significantly enhances […]

Air Methods Expands Bell 429 Fleet to Support Partners

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New aircraft strengthen lifesaving air medical operations in North Carolina and Iowa DENVER, CO, June 23, 2025 – Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, announced the expansion of its Bell 429 helicopter fleet with the addition of two new aircraft to support various long-standing partners. For more than 15 […]