Bond Air Services
sponsors of the Air Ambulance Award
Bond is one of the UK’s largest onshore and offshore helicopter operators, providing support to police services, lighthouse services, the oil and gas industry and most recently the renewable energy industry. Central to the onshore activity is the provision of HEMS aircraft.
Helicopter air ambulance services commenced in the UK on 1st April 1987. The Cornwall Ambulance Service, in partnership with Bond, flew the first mission, landing on Porthcurnow beach for a student with a spinal injury. Since that day, the UK has seen air ambulances develop in number and capability, now offering comprehensive coverage for the people of Scotland, England and Wales. Bond alone has flown in excess of 250,000 missions during the 22 years since its first flight, and now operates 17 of the 33 air ambulances across the country.
Since commencing the first air ambulance service using the Eurocopter BO105, Bond has pioneered the introduction of the Eurocopter EC135 T2i aircraft. This helicopter uses the latest technology while still achieving the original principles of speed, dedication and flexibility, carrying two stretchered patients with a team of two clinicians/paramedics flown by an instrument-rated pilot. Bond is pleased to support the Health Business Award for Best Air Ambulance Operation.
