30/ 03/ 2026 – LISBOA, Portugal: Avincis, one of the world’s leading emergency aerial services operators and the largest provider in Europe, has been awarded a new contract for an expanded advanced air medical transport service in the Canary Islands.

Avincis has delivered the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) helicopter operations for more than 20 years, delivering critical, life-saving support across the archipelago, and this contract reinforces its commitment to helicopter emergency medical response in the region.

As part of the agreement, Avincis will continue to operate advanced life support helicopter services in close collaboration with the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC), combining its aviation expertise with highly specialised medical teams provided by the regional emergency service. A key enhancement under the new contract is the introduction of a dedicated medical helicopter base in Fuerteventura, already operating. This major upgrade significantly strengthens emergency response capabilities for both residents and visitors of Fuerteventura, as well as the eastern islands.

With this expansion, the operational network will grow from two to three bases across the Canary Islands: Tenerife, Fuerteventura, and Gran Canaria.

Avincis will operate three EC145 C2 helicopters, each configured for advanced life support missions, whose aviation crews—comprising a pilot and co-pilot—are provided by Avincis. All aircraft are fully equipped with state-of-the-art electromedical systems and advanced life support equipment, enabling immediate, high-complexity medical care during flight.

“This new contract reinforces our long-standing partnership with SUC and underscores our shared commitment to safeguarding communities through fast, high-quality emergency medical response,” says Avincis Group CEO John Boag.

About the Canary Islands Emergency Service (Servicio de Urgencias Canario – SUC):
SUC is the public healthcare emergency response system serving the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. Operating under the regional government, SUC coordinates urgent and emergency medical assistance across all islands, providing rapid response through a network of ground ambulances, medicalised vehicles, and air assets, including helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft for inter-island transfers.

About Avincis:
As the largest provider of emergency aerial services in Europe – with additional operations in Africa and South America – Avincis’ areas of focus are helicopter emergency medical services, air ambulance, search and rescue, aerial firefighting, as well as dedicated aerial transport and medevac for offshore energy. Operating from more than 190 bases across Chile, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Italy, Mozambique, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, the company oversees operations from its headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal. With a fleet of approximately 210 aircraft (helicopters ~170 and aeroplanes ~40), Avincis counts on a team of more than 2,500 talented professionals, including experienced pilots, crews, technicians, and support teams to deliver its unique service. With more than six decades of experience in the sector, Avincis has been instrumental in saving lives and protecting communities in some of the most challenging and remote environments on earth.

Find out more at: www.avincis.com