Regulations and Government
EASA Proposes Amendments to Helo EMS Operations
The objective of the amendment is to have a “level playing field” for all European member states.

Helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operations in Europe would be made more stringent and standardized under an EASA notice of proposed amendment (NPA). It would revise requirements regarding HEMS operations at high altitudes, flights to and from hospital landing pads in congested areas, mountainous area rescues, and night operations, as well as additional training, equipment, and maintenance rules. The objective of the amendment is to have a “level playing field” for all European member states.