Portugal HEMS
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Hey Tazzz watch out with what you may say... because... Kamov Ka32 and HEMS in the same sentence is something that EASA may not like... and because its cheaper and better to be like that.
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Evolution Baby
MULTI ROLE STATE-OF-THE-ART KA-32A11BC IFR-CAT1 GLASS COCKPIT PASSENGERS ALLOWED PORTUGUESE VERSION HELICOPTER
It's a fact, they are doing it.
It's a fact, they are doing it.
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Well miracles are around us 
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...TyTXJN-fw1ONAw
11. Operating Limitations Category B
VFR Day and Night
16. Minimum Flight Crew 2 Pilots for VFR, Category B operations
17. Maximum Passenger Seating 9 – Persons essential to the aerial work being performed only
No passengers allowed
VFR Day and Night
16. Minimum Flight Crew 2 Pilots for VFR, Category B operations
17. Maximum Passenger Seating 9 – Persons essential to the aerial work being performed only
No passengers allowed
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EASA Certificate. To be or not to be?
I do not think that the Portuguese Kamov fit the EASA certificate at all.
They are a special version for Portugal.
So special that are banned from flying into Mother Russia.
So far on public sources they are flying with a special "Permit to Fly" issued by INAC that restricts the aircraft to aerial work.
Based on that, HEMS or any passengers carrying is banned.
Just to mention one.
Be Safe.
They are a special version for Portugal.
So special that are banned from flying into Mother Russia.
So far on public sources they are flying with a special "Permit to Fly" issued by INAC that restricts the aircraft to aerial work.
Based on that, HEMS or any passengers carrying is banned.
Just to mention one.
Be Safe.
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Pls do not worry. Croatian military flying "HEMS" for 15 years already
on Mi 8MTV-1 without any civilian "permit to fly", med equipment or SOP-s..
No insurance for patient, he/she is on board on own responsibility,
even in state of unconsciousness
Service is "cheap" or "free", but recent info is cost around 7.000 euro per block
hour, without any insurance.....
on Mi 8MTV-1 without any civilian "permit to fly", med equipment or SOP-s..
No insurance for patient, he/she is on board on own responsibility,
even in state of unconsciousness
Service is "cheap" or "free", but recent info is cost around 7.000 euro per block
hour, without any insurance.....
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One of the problem is that this company is delivering a service with no safety compromise...
A ka32 has fallen a few months ago... the next thing we hear on the media is that the maintenance publications of the productor are not in accordance with the maintenance... WTF? A ka32 is down due to publications out of date???
The ka32 were grounded for 1 month, for transmission and engines changes they say (only between helicopters), and in the first flight after grounding is lift one of the captains strikes a tree with the blades and keeps flying for 2 hours... WTF??? Only in that company!!!
A ka32 has fallen a few months ago... the next thing we hear on the media is that the maintenance publications of the productor are not in accordance with the maintenance... WTF? A ka32 is down due to publications out of date???
The ka32 were grounded for 1 month, for transmission and engines changes they say (only between helicopters), and in the first flight after grounding is lift one of the captains strikes a tree with the blades and keeps flying for 2 hours... WTF??? Only in that company!!!
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EASA will take some action soon, i believe, or maybe will close soon enough so that the mess they are making can stop. Opening a tender and putting the Ka32 has PC1 and PC2 is hilarious!!!!
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I'm always happy to stand corrected. My info was just lagging behind by a few years: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/medil...mp-reader-card
Medilink International and Gulf Helicopters already have a long-standing partnership in providing synergistic operations to clients in the oil and gas extraction industries.
Gulf Helicopters was founded in 1970 with the primary aim of serving the needs of Qatar’s offshore oil and gas sector. Today, it is a leading commercial aviation service provider with a global footprint and a reputation for safety, security and reliability, with approvals from EASA and FAA. The Company has also been growing its maintenance and training capabilities to evolve as a dependable MRO and Training service provider."
"Medilink partners with Gulf Helicopters to form a new joint-venture Helicopter Services Company based in Malta
Medilink and Gulf Helicopters are pleased to announce the establishment of Gulf Med Aviation Services, a private joint venture transport and medevac helicopter service that will greatly increase the companies’ capabilities in the Mediterranean and Southern Europe.Medilink International and Gulf Helicopters already have a long-standing partnership in providing synergistic operations to clients in the oil and gas extraction industries.
Gulf Helicopters was founded in 1970 with the primary aim of serving the needs of Qatar’s offshore oil and gas sector. Today, it is a leading commercial aviation service provider with a global footprint and a reputation for safety, security and reliability, with approvals from EASA and FAA. The Company has also been growing its maintenance and training capabilities to evolve as a dependable MRO and Training service provider."
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Yes, and then Medlink acquired the balance of the shares to make it solely owned, in 2023: https://www.businessairnews.com/mag_...ml?ident=29378