Stories from the Field
Real stories of real heroes. Learn more about our missions, challenges, and successes across all areas of ÖAMTC Air Rescue.
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C18: Neurological Emergency in Burgenland
A CT scan was performed right on site. In early July 2026, Christophorus 18 was briefly ...
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500,000th Mission: ÖAMTC Air Rescue Reaches Historic Milestone
Anniversary Highlights Importance to Emergency Care and the Health Care System. On May 14, 2026, ...
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ÖAMTC Air Rescue Celebrates Milestone with a Ceremony
An anniversary celebration with international guests and a look back at the 25th anniversary of the takeover of the BMI air rescue bases. ...
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ÖAMTC Air Rescue Signs Strategic Framework Agreement with Airbus Helicopters
Long-term fleet planning is crucial given delivery times that span several years. With 18 bases operating year-round, ...
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Three Countries—One Passion: Air Rescue Teams Strengthen Cooperation in Nauders
In April 2026, teams from three countries gathered in Nauders – ...
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ÖAMTC Air Rescue Provides Emergency Medical Helicopters for the Olympic Games in Italy
International cooperation ensures the highest security standards at major sporting events. At the Olympic Games...
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ÖAMTC Air Rescue: 21,650 missions in 2025
On average, the Christophorus crews provided rapid assistance 59 times a day from the ...
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Almost Like Santa Claus
Baby girl is born in a parking lot in the Leoben district. A special rescue operation ...
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Heli-Highway
Before the crew can take off together on a rescue mission, they go through the ...
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A Busy Friday for C33
Seven calls in one day. On Friday, October 10, the crew had ...
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ÖAMTC Air Rescue is equipping all 18 of its bases with charging solutions from ÖAMTC ePower.Business
39 new charging stations – operation, billing, and support all from a single source. All ...
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ÖAMTC Air Rescue: First Nighttime Wind Rescue by Christophorus 14
Mountaineer Rescued in the Gesäuse After Dark. On Saturday, August 9, 2025, ...
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ÖAMTC Air Rescue: Critical Care Transport from Ljubljana
A 35-year-old Austrian woman was flown to Graz after suffering a sudden brain hemorrhage. On Wednesday, August 6, ...
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Toddler Rescued from Overheated Car
All clear after a joint effort by the driver whose car broke down, the Red Cross, and the Christophorus crew. A technical malfunction ...
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ÖAMTC Air Rescue and Austrian Water Rescue Strengthen Their Collaboration
A new cooperation agreement aims to further improve procedures during emergency and disaster response operations. The ÖAMTC Air Rescue Service ...