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Certification of the Air Zermatt firefighting courses
When fighting fires in impassable terrain, the use of helicopters is an efficient means. Air Zermatt trains fire brigades from all over Switzerland and abroad accordingly. As the first helicopter company in Switzerland, the helicopter courses for fire brigades have now been certified by the Fire Service Coordination Switzerland (FKS).
Landing accident with Air Zermatt helicopter
Shortly before eight o'clock this morning, an H125 AS350 B3 Écureuil helicopter belonging to Air Zermatt had an accident.
Start of the summer season: operations increase
Air Zermatt's help has been in great demand over the last few days. The beautiful weather encouraged numerous alpinists to take a trip into the mountains. Accordingly, the Air Zermatt rescuers often had to rescue excursionists and mountaineers from their predicaments. But the Air Zermatt crews were also called to a traffic accident, to transfer flights and to night missions.
Groundbreaking decisions at Air Zermatt
Air Zermatt was able to look back on a very good year on Friday afternoon at its 54th general meeting on Riffelalp above Zermatt. The shareholders were presented with groundbreaking decisions that the company has taken. It was noted with pleasure that the air rescue service in the Valais was awarded to the two Valais companies in the tender.
Two happy endings on the Matterhorn
Air Zermatt flew the first rescue missions of the season on the Matterhorn last week. The first mission was a search flight during the night with an unexpected end. In the other rescue, Air Zermatt rescuers helped two climbers who were in a difficult situation on the summit of the Matterhorn and were successfully evacuated.
The "Biner Flow" and much more in the new mountain handbook
In the Mountain Handbook pilots share a collected treasure of tips and tricks with all pilots in the world
Behind the scenes at Air Zermatt
On Saturday, the Swiss Helicopter Day of Air Zermatt took place in Raron. The open hangar day attracted around 5000 enthusiastic visitors from near and far. The multifaceted program offered the guests exciting experiences around the fascinating world of Air Zermatt.
Air Zermatt celebrates its Swiss Helicopter Day
It is impossible to imagine the skies of the Valais without Air Zermatt. Next Saturday, May 13, Air Zermatt will celebrate its 55th anniversary at its base in Raron. The Valais air rescue team has put together a unique program to mark the occasion. The whole population is invited to the Swiss Helicopter Day.
1000th rescue mission with Air Zermatt
Last week, Air Zermatt performed its 1000th rescue by helicopter since the beginning of the year. The rescue mission involved a transfer flight from Visp Hospital to Basel. Another mission kept the Air Zermatt crew busy: They were getting ready to carry out a birth in the helicopter...
Air Zermatt does numerous rescues over Easter
During the Easter holidays from Good Friday to Easter Monday, Air Zermatt carried out a total of 46 rescue missions by helicopter. Most of the missions were required due to skiing accidents, but there were also crevasse rescues, a crash, evacuations and a major operation after an avalanche on the Alphubel, where the rescuers were called to help. Saturday was particularly intense.
