Press Releases

LifeFlight Completes Fleet Standardization with Addition of New Helicopter 

July 23, 2026

LifeFlight of Maine is excited to share that it has added another state-of-the-art medevac helicopter to its fleet. The aircraft is an Agusta 109 SP twin-engine helicopter, manufactured by Leonardo. LifeFlight acquired this helicopter, referred to as “Yankee Mike” for the last two characters in its tail number, N901YM, late last year and had the interior completely rebuilt to meet the specifications of its sophisticated air medical transport program. Yankee Mike was […]

Registration Is Open for the 2026 Cross for LifeFlight and Family-Fun 5K

July 6, 2026

The Cross for LifeFlight makes lifesaving missions possible Augusta, Maine – Registration is now open for the 2026 Cross for LifeFlight, featuring an exciting new event: the inaugural Cross for LifeFlight Family-Fun 5K, taking place Saturday, August 15 at Portland’s Back Cove Trail. LifeFlight of Maine is bringing supporters together in person for the 5k, […]

Operations Bulletin: Landing Zone Safety

April 8, 2026

LifeFlight of Maine is asking for assistance from EMS departments and first responders to help keep personnel, patients, and vehicles safe during helicopter operations. LifeFlight teams have recently reported several near-miss incidents involving vehicles and our helicopters. LifeFlight helicopters require a landing zone that is approximately 100 feet by 100 feet. No emergency personnel, vehicles, […]

LifeFlight of Maine Raises Awareness About Drone Safety

January 7, 2026

LifeFlight of Maine is raising awareness about consumer drone safety and the hazards this technology poses to manned aircraft, and in particular air ambulance services. LifeFlight urges drone operators flying those new drones they got during the holiday season to know the rules and exercise caution and common sense as they enter the world of […]

LifeFlight Receives International Award for Excellence in Safety

January 24, 2025

This story was updated March 19, 2025. Bangor, Maine – LifeFlight of Maine is honored to be this year’s recipient of Vertical Aviation International’s (VAI) “Salute to Excellence Safety Award,” which they announced in a press release. The award recognizes LifeFlight’s “exceptional contributions to enhancing safety and safety awareness in vertical aviation operations.” “Facing the […]

LifeFlight of Maine Raises Awareness After Laser Strikes Helicopter

November 21, 2024

Amid an uptick in laser strikes nationwide, LifeFlight of Maine is raising awareness about the dangers of pointing lasers at aircraft. Recently, a LifeFlight of Maine crew was about two-thousand feet in the air and flying back to their base in Sanford, when a laser was pointed directly at their helicopter. The incident occurred at […]