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Apr 11 2020
SCAA's new Helimed 79 flown to treat three seriously ill patients in its first week
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance’s (SCAA) second aircraft began operations out of a base at Aberdeen International Airport on April 3rd, 2020. Already its crew has helped three seriously injured people in the north-east, vastly reducing the time taken for paramedics to reach them. Tasked...Read More -
Apr 3 2020
SCAA launches second life-saving air ambulance helicopter
A new air ambulance takes to the skies today as Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) launches its second life-saving emergency response helicopter. The only charity of its type in Scotland has operated a single aircraft nationwide Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) since 2013 from its base...Read More -
Apr 2 2020
SCAA's air ambulance colouring challenge
We've all got a bit of extra time on our hands these days as we stay home to save lives, so Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance is encouraging kids of all ages to get artistic with our helicopter colouring challenge! Both of SCAA's air ambulances feature our recognisable colour scheme and unique tartan...Read More -
Apr 2 2020
Coronavirus a ‘challenge’ charity hopes to overcome to raise £6m for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
As excitement builds towards the launch of the new aircraft, which will be put into active service tomorrow, charity bosses have been left to overcome one problem: how to raise money to keep it in the air. As with scores of charities up and down the country, SCAA has been hit hard by the government measures...Read More -
Apr 1 2020
North-east paramedic prepares to take to the skies in new SCAA helicopter
The paramedic described being enlisted to head up the new Aberdeen base of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance as “inspiring” when he spoke to the Press and Journal in January. Friday marks the launch of Helimed 79, which will save many lives and help paramedics reach emergencies in all...Read More