DRF air rescue: Ten new H140 helicopters for better patient care!

DRF air rescue: Ten new H140 helicopters for better patient care!

The DRF air rescue implements another significant step in its fleet renewal. At Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, the purchase contract for ten new H140 helicopters was signed today. These modern aircraft are to be put into service from 2028 and replace the previous H135 helicopters. The signing of the contract, in which Airbus Helicopter was also represented, shows the commitment of the DRF for improved patient care in air rescue. Dr. Krystian Pracz and Roman Morka from DRF and Dr. Dirk Petry and Thomas Hein von Airbus signed the contract, which further consolidates the long -term partnership between the two companies. GA.de reports that ...

Why is this step so important? The new H140 helicopters offer larger cabin dimensions that enable additional medical equipment and thus significantly improve the treatment options for patients. The DRF air rescue brings its long -term expertise in emergency rescue to the development of the H140. Thanks to the new model, rescue teams with state -of -the -art medical equipment can work even more effectively. Airbus emphasizes that ... The H140 has different innovative features, including an optimized fenestron Lower reduction and powerful saffron engines.

The role of the DRF air rescue

With over 35,850 missions in 2024, the DRF air rescue is one of the largest HEMS operators in Germany and Europe. At 32 stations, the organization ensures fast rescue operations over 30 locations in Germany. Emergency calls are processed by experienced dispatchers, the decision about the rescue center to be used on medical factors. Another incentive is the support of around 400,000 sponsoring members, on which the DRF is dependent in order to continue to do its valuable work. drf-ufrettung.de emphasizes that ... All helicopters are equipped with the latest medical technology in order to provide patients in the best possible way.

Special expectations are also placed on the wind rescue, which offers a life -saving possibility in rough terrain. The helicopters not only act as a means of transport, but also as an emergency doctor. The use of innovative procedures, such as mobile sonographies and mechanical resuscitation aids, is constantly improved.

From 2028, the H140 helicopters will start the service and with their numerous advantages to expand the possible uses of the DRF air rescue. This step is clear proof of the commitment of the DRF air rescue, to keep patient care at a high level and to continuously optimize.