{"id":9331,"date":"2025-08-05T20:56:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T19:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dgualdo.it\/wpmain\/?p=9331"},"modified":"2025-08-05T20:56:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T19:56:50","slug":"avincis-launches-hems-operations-in-greece-in-partnership-with-ak-aviation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dgualdo.it\/wpmain\/avincis-launches-hems-operations-in-greece-in-partnership-with-ak-aviation\/world_news\/08\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Avincis launches HEMS operations in Greece in partnership with AK Aviation."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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PRESS RELEASE – LISBON, Portugal \u2013 August 5th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avincis, Europe\u2019s leading provider of emergency aerial services, is proud to announce the launch of its first operations in Greece, marking a significant milestone in the company\u2019s continued expansion across Europe. With the addition of Greece, Avincis now operates in nine countries worldwide thanks to the support and dedication of its more than 2,400 employees.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with local operator AK Aviation<\/strong>, Avincis will deliver helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) on behalf of the Greek Ministry of Health (EKAV)<\/strong>, with financial and institutional support from the National Bank of Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two AW139 helicopters<\/strong> were deployed to Greece and began operations on 26 July. Based in Rhodes<\/strong>, they have since been providing rapid-response HEMS coverage across both the mainland and surrounding islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a landmark moment for Avincis,\u201d said John Boag, Group CEO, Avincis. \u201cWe are honoured to work with AK Aviation to support EKAV and the people of Greece with our proven expertise in emergency aerial services. Our goal is to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient HEMS that make a real difference in people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AK Aviation, Avincis\u2019 operational partner in Greece, welcomed the collaboration: \u201cWe are proud to work alongside Avincis to strengthen Greece\u2019s emergency response infrastructure,\u201d said a spokesperson for AK Aviation. \u201cThis partnership brings together local knowledge and international best practice to deliver world-class HEMS capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avincis\u2019 entry into the Greek market underscores its ability to rapidly mobilise fleet and personnel across borders, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner to governments and institutions worldwide. With a fleet of more than 205 aircraft and operations spanning Europe, Africa, and South America, Avincis continues to set the standard for mission-critical emergency aerial services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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