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Hawaii Air Ambulance Anniversary - Hawaii
It was one year ago Thursday, that three Hawaii air ambulance employees died in a fiery crash in Kahului, Maui.  Since then, there have been dramatic changes at the company, from personnel to equipment and practices.
Mar 9, 2007, 12:46

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Mount Vernon Air Evac Lifeteam New and Improved -

Mar 8, 2007, 19:37

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Company offers air emergency service in rural areas - Indiana
In 1985, air ambulances typically were based in metropolitan areas, but a group of Missouri residents who lived 100 miles away from any hospital facility founded Air Evac Lifeteam.
Mar 7, 2007, 09:42

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Lawsuit challenges Collier’s weight rule for transporting trauma patients - Florida
One calamity after another led to the death of Diana Lopez, a 37-year-old business owner in Naples who cared for her disabled parents and helped raise a niece and nephew, her family contends in a recent lawsuit
Mar 5, 2007, 09:09

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Honeywell Predicts Market For 8,000 Helicopters
EMS uses are expected to account for 25 percent of the new purchases in North America, while corporate use is expected to account for 11 percent.
Mar 5, 2007, 08:15

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Air crew responds to emergencies - Campbellsville, Kentucky
They may spend more time together than with their own families. But when Campbellsville's Air Evac Lifeteam crewmembers are working, they're trying to save lives.
Mar 5, 2007, 08:03

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Air ambulance wants base in River Valley - Arkansas
The Eagle has not yet landed in the Arkansas River Valley, but Russellville Regional Airport commissioners expressed their interest
Feb 26, 2007, 23:03

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South Lake Hospital adds second Air Care helicopter - Florida

Feb 26, 2007, 10:39

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Mercy Flight tragedy continues to inspire fundraising efforts - Montana

Feb 25, 2007, 14:49

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'Flier Beware' of Air Ambulance Services
The expense is enormous. Companies usually charge a base fee, a separate fee for medical personnel, and then mileage. A trip from Florida to Boston will cost at least $10,000; from Africa, at least $50,000.
Feb 21, 2007, 13:30


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