Established September 2016 with investment by Vitals Global Healthcare (VGH). Started operations on January 2017. Is the first air ambulance in Gozo, until then, any critically injured have to be airlifted by the Armed Forces of Malta or the Italian Air Force MICCD.
The Bell 412 operates from the heliport at Xewkija (LMMG), Gozo to the helipad at St Luke's hospital helipad where they would then be transferred by ambulance to Mater Dei.
Malta air ambulance completed 57 flights during their first year of service.
In March 2020 added a second helicopter (ex French SAMU EC135) which eventually will replace the Bell 412
Malta air ambulance completed 57 flights during their first year of service.
In March 2020 added a second helicopter (ex French SAMU EC135) which eventually will replace the Bell 412
News about VGH Gozo Air Ambulance |
Malta to Add Second Air Ambulance Helicopter
27-Jan-20 - Steward Health Care Malta to add a second ambulance helicopter at Gozo Hospital, an EC135 to be operated by Gulf Med Aviation Services, a Maltese helicopter operator and maintenance provider #AirAmbulance List of Aircraft |
| Model | C/N | Built | ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC135T1 | 0048 | 1998 | 9H-EMS : Arrived at The Malta International Airport. It will operate medev ...  : VGH Gozo Air Ambulance from Feb20; Gozo General Hospital / Stewa ... | |
| EC135T1 | 0175 | 2001 | 9H-SEB : Malta unk | |
| H135 / EC135T3 | 1189 | 2015 | 9H-SEC : Malta unk | |
| 412HP | 36046 | 9H-VGH : Vitals Global Healthcare (VGH), Malta from Sep16 |
