Spotlighting Rady Children’s Mercy Air Lead Pilot Alex Fincato and His Part in Lifesaving Pediatric, Neonatal Missions SAN DIEGO, CA — April 23, 2026 — In recognition of World Pilot Day, Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical provider, is highlighting Mercy Air Lead Pilot Alex Fincanto, whose dedication, experience, and commitment to safety help […]
SOMERSET, KY – April 21, 2026 – For the fifth year in a row, the Air Methods of Kentucky program organized its Battle of the Bases blood drives across the state of Kentucky, including its base in Corydon, IN. With one base to go, the friendly “battle” has already garnered 153 blood-unit donations in 2026, […]
Air Idaho Rescue and EIRMC host friendly first responder competition IDAHO FALLS, ID – April 20, 2026 – The battle lines are drawn and Idahoans are encouraged to pick a side. Air Idaho Rescue, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host the Battle of the Badges Blood […]
LAS CRUCES, NM – Apr. 13, 2026 – Students participating in the Shattered Lives event at Organ Mountain High School on April 9 got an even greater perspective on the seriousness of drunk driving when the Native Air 31 emergency air medical helicopter, based in Las Cruces, arrived on the scene to transport a mock […]
Air Idaho Rescue reopens Yellowstone Airport base to support local residents, visitors, and first responders West Yellowstone, MT, April 7, 2026 – Air Idaho Rescue has reopened its seasonal air medical base at Yellowstone Airport, restoring rapid emergency helicopter response for West Yellowstone and the surrounding communities during the busy spring and summer seasons. Having […]
Emergency air medical bases can now perform open thoracostomies RAPID CITY, SD, April 6, 2026 – Flight nurses with emergency air medical provider Black Hills Life Flight, located in Rapid City and Hot Springs, now have another option when treating patients suffering from a collapsed lung due to excess air or blood trapped in the […]
CAMDEN, SC – April 3, 2026 – Just over one year ago, Steve Melton and his family didn’t know if he would survive the night but thanks to the crew of LifeNet of South Carolina 2 in Camden, S.C., he was able to get to the right level of care. On March 31, Melton was […]
Serving More than 3,000 Patients Exemplifies Commitment to Lifesaving Missions LANSDALE, PA. — March 30, 2026 — JeffSTAT Lead Pilot Mike Moore recently completed his 3,000th patient transport, a milestone reached by relatively few air medical pilots over the course of a career. Moore reached the milestone this month, during a routine flight to Thomas […]
Medical Directors Spearhead Success of Podcast DENVER, CO — March 25, 2026 — In recognition of National Doctors’ Day (March 30), Air Methods is celebrating the physician leaders who support frontline clinicians and patients every day and spotlighting two medical directors who helped bring clinical learning to life through the Air Methods Prehospital Education (AMPED) […]
New Base Brings 24/7 critical care transport to Eastern Riverside County BLYTHE, CA – March 19, 2026 – Air Methods, the leading air medical provider in the nation, is proud to announce the opening of Mercy Air 10, a new emergency air medical base in Blythe, CA. The base began serving the community late last year […]
Emergency air medical bases can now perform open thoracostomies CASPER, WY, March 19, 2026 – Flight nurses with emergency air medical provider Wyoming Life Flight, located in Casper and Evanston, now have another option when treating patients suffering from a collapsed lung due to excess air or blood trapped in the chest cavity. If their […]
New airframe expands access to critical care for the people of western Texas SNYDER, TX – March 11, 2026 – Patients needing emergency air medical transport across west Texas can now receive critical care faster than ever thanks to AirLIFE TEXAS 39’s upgraded Bell 407 GXi helicopter. It delivers faster response times, improved performance, and advanced safety features to support patient care. The program is part of Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, which is in the midst of a multi-year initiative to upgrade its […]