>>> THE AIRCRAFT

The Tauranga-based TrustPower TECT Rescue Helicopter is a dedicated 24 hour, 7 day a week air ambulance.
Based at Tauranga Hospital it provides rapid response medical care to the Bay of Plenty community.

Eurocopter AS 350 BA Helicopter (Squirrel)

European Design
Cruise Speed 120 Kts
600 km Range
Large cabin area, enabling medical care to be administered in flight
Flight Instruments to IFR Standards

Special Equipment

GPS Navigation with terrain map.
Auto Pilot
Full Medical Kit & Crew.
Usually 1 Pilot, 1 Patient, 1 St John Ambulance Advanced Paramedic & 1 Paramedic Officer.
Night Sun 30 Million candle power light.
Winch or Long Line capability

Providing Rapid Response Expert Medical Care

A significant number of trauma patients die from treatable causes 1-2 hours after injury. Early resuscitation started as soon as possible gives the patient the best chance of survival.

With a fully equipped rescue helicopter bringing paramedic officers and or medical staff to the scene, resuscitation can begin sooner and continue throughout the return flight to hospital.

Flight Times from Tauranga Base

Te Puke 8 mins
Whakatane 20 mins
Hamilton 25 mins
Opotiki 28 mins
Te Kaha 50 mins
Waihi 12 mins
Matamata 12 mins
Kawerau 18 mins
Rotorua 15 mins
Taupo 35 mins
Putaruru 15 mins
Whangamata 18 mins
Thames 22 mins