SAR in the UAE

[sagy34]

Hope someone may be able to help me. Trying to track down some info on who controls/runs aviation SAR in the Emirates??

Cheers:ok:

[mallardpi]

If you PM me and tell me a little more about what you're investigating, i may be able to help you.

mallardpi

[Sid447]

http://www.shephard.co.uk/rotorhub/Default.aspx?Action=745115149&ID=94396b44-6c54-4db2-8cde-dbb6f599015b



" Falcon Aviation/Evergreen Helicopters Sign Contract with UAE Armed Forces

Falcon Aviation Services of Abu Dhabi signed a two year Search and Rescue (SAR) contract with the U.A.E. Armed Forces. Falcon has selected Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. (EHI), an experienced operator, as their subcontractor to support the SAR requirements. Evergreen brings ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) and an impeccable safety record to the program.

The program will begin Aug. 31, 2006 operating two Bell 412EPs and two Agusta Westland AW139s. The four Evergreen helicopters will be based in three strategic locations, each maintaining 24 hour standby alert. Under the contract, Falcon and Evergreen will be providing both military and civilian SAR services. The aircraft are specially equipped to meet the SAR requirements: rescue hoist, FLIR (forward looking infra red), and night sun. Crews are specially trained for the strenuous land and water conditions that may occur in an SAR mission.

To secure the contract, Falcon, based in the U.A.E., sought out a reliable operator who had SAR and international experience.

“We were drawn to Evergreen’s reputation for safety and extensive experience in Search and Rescue. They were a great fit; they have the agility and resources to respond within the tight timeframe of the contract,” Captain Salem Al Kayoumi, Chairman of the Board, Falcon Aviation Services.

Evergreen offers 45 years of operating experience. They have a history of successful search and rescue programs including those on Mt. McKinley, for the U.S. Military and for hospital programs.

“Evergreen recognizes the long term benefit in teaming with Falcon. We have only begun to explore the partnership opportunities created with the combination of our capabilities, including cargo, ground handling and logistics,” Tim Wahlberg, Chairman of the Board, EHI.

Both organizations are eager to look at the other opportunities to partner in the Gulf Region."

[Demented]

Good luck to whoever gets involved...never heard anyone being happy with Evergreen:uhoh: