About Us
H.E.A.R. is the first to bring Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to the Kurdistan Region using the AW109E Power helicopter that is stretcher equipped to transport patients in critical conditions from site to hospital in a timely manner to increase survival rate.
The helicopter will be centrally strategically based out of the Erbil International Airport in order to provide coverage to all of the Kurdistan Region.
Life Support Team
is a locally based but Internationally recognized medical
provider. LST has many years of experience in providing medical services in
Kurdistan. They provide Heli-Excel International with skilled and certified flight
doctors that will provide the best patient care possible.
Al-Burhan Airways
is the only rotary Air Operator Certificate holder in Iraq. AlBurhan
Airways provides a safe, professional and reliable helicopter service. Modern
aircraft and skilled professional crews bring a high level of service.
About the Helicopter
AW 109E Power
The Agusta Westland 109E Power is a lightweight, twin engine, eight seat multi-purpose helicopter built by the Italian manufacturer. This helicopter can be configured for Air Ambulance and VIP transport.Specs: AW 109E Power
- Power Plant : 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW206C
- Take-off Power : 2 x 640 SHP
- Max. Continuous Power : 2 x 567 SHP
- Max. take-off Weight : 3 Tons
- Max Cruise Speed : 285 km per hour
- Max. Range at Cruise Speed : 650 km
Medical Equipment Used
Life Support team and their team of medical professionals use the following medical equipment during Emergency Air Ambulance transport:| Medical Equipment on the Aircraft | |
| Multi parameter Monitor/Defib/Pacing/4 Lead | ECG/PC02/SP02/NIBP |
| Ventilator- Gas Driving | Oxylog 1000 |
| Suction Unit LCSU Portable | Manual Backup |
| Vacuum Mattress | Two |
| Scoop/H/Blocks/Spiders | Ferno Type Scoop Stretcher |
| Collar Sets Full Range | Ambu Recommended |
| Traction Splints | 2 Sets |
| Inflatable Splints | Immobilization Quick Splint |
| Rescue Blankets | Additional Blankets and Linen |
| ALS Bag to AHA/ACLS/ECC | 2015 Standard |
| Oxygen Cylinders and Regulator | Aluminum Type |
| Syringe Drivers | France Fonres |
Expansion
Heli-Excel International has set goals for the expansion of the HEMS service with future aircraft being based at Sulaymaniyah and Duhok. As our subscriber list grows we will base aircraft in these strategic locations to better serve our clients and their needs.