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HFTC INSTALLS BELL 407 FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICE  October 19, 2015 The Helicopter Flight Training Center, a Metro Aviation company, is expanding its training options with the addition of a Frasca Bell 407 Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD).  The BH407 analog cockpit is...

METRO AVIATION RECEIVES DOD CARB APPROVAL October 19, 2015 Metro Aviation recently reached a major milestone for its operations division. The air medical operator received certification from the Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) to operate as an approved air...

TRANSPORT CANADA CERTIFIES SIMULATORS AT HFTC  September 17, 2015 Since opening in 2012, the Helicopter Flight Training Center has hosted several global customers for state-of-the-art flight and maintenance training.  Canadians will now join the list of international...

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC. AND METRO LAUNCH DEMO TOUR OF NEW VARIANT  September 11, 2015 Metro Aviation of Shreveport, La. has contracted to purchase six EC145e twin-engine helicopters from Airbus Helicopters Inc. Metro is the first North American customer for this new...

BOSTON MEDFLIGHT TRAINS AT THE COMMLAB  September 3, 2015 “At Boston MedFlight, we’ve valued the benefits of simulation training for many years. Our pilots and medical staff are involved in separate simulator environments that put them in real world scenarios,...

METRO AVIATION RECEIVES AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAGS  August 19, 2015 Metro Aviation is ensuring their pilots are as safe and efficient as possible by introducing Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) to their fleet of more than 120 aircraft.  The EFBs will allow...

COMMLAB PROVIDES UNIQUE EXPERIENCE   August 11, 2015 The CommLab at the Helicopter Flight Training Center is providing a dynamic new training experience for communication specialists across the country.  Pilots train in flight simulators and medical personnel use...

METRO DELIVERS H145 TO SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT  August 8, 2015 The Suffolk County Police Department recently added a new H145, formerly known as the EC145, to its fleet, replacing an older AS350B2.  Metro Aviation completed the twin-engine aircraft at its...

METRO DELIVERS H125 TO COASTAL HELICOPTERS  August 5, 2015 California-based Coastal Helicopters recently took delivery of their new H125, formerly known as the Airbus AS350 B3e.  Bringing their aircraft total to six, the company boasts one of the most diverse fleets...

METRO DELIVERS NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST H145 T2  July 31, 2015 Metro recently delivered its 75th H145 completion and the first H145 T2 in North America to Dare MedFlight, a leading air medical provider serving North Carolina’s Dare County.  As the launch customer for the...

METRO WILL ATTEND ALEA WITH TRAVIS COUNTY STAR FLIGHT  July 13, 2015 Nestled in the heart of Shreveport, Louisiana, Metro Aviation’s sprawling, 160,000 square-foot completion facility produces aircraft for some of the world’s most notable law enforcement, air medical...

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM METRO AVIATION   July 2, 2015 Metro Aviation continued a tradition today that started 20 years ago with a few watermelons for employees at the Shreveport completion facility.  Each year, the staff looks forward to taking their pick of...

METRO AVIATION SUPPORTS GREAT AMERICAN SAFETY DRIVE WITH 'SAFETY 24/7'  May 28, 2015 Metro Aviation is a long time supporter of the MedEvac Foundation International and is proud to once again support the foundation’s major fundraising initiative for 2015, the Great...

COMMLAB DELIVERS EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING  May 27, 2015 The CommLab at the Helicopter Flight Training Center in Shreveport, Louisiana is drawing attendees from across the country.  Survival Flight, the critical care transport program of the University of Michigan Health...

northwest medstar marks first year of base operations IN BREWSTER   May 26, 2015 From Northwest MedStar: Thanks to hospital and EMS partners and community members, Northwest MedStar is celebrating its one-year anniversary of being based in Brewster. Located at...