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The 118 Service at Padua Airport is much more than a helicopter landing site: it is a lifeline for the entire region. Thanks to its strategic location, continuous technological innovation and a highly qualified team, the HEMS service continues to be an indispensable reference for health and safety of the Veneto region. Allegri Airport is not only a transportation facility but a true ally for the life and future of air rescue.

the 118: History and strategic reference for Padua Airport

When we think of an airport our imagination often flies to business trips or exotic vacations, but few of us consider its crucial role in healthcare and emergencies. Airport helicopter rescue, airport-healthcare integration, and in-flight health emergency management are the crucial aspects that make Padua's Gino Allegri Airport a strategic infrastructure for the area.

Padua's Gino Allegri Airport is more than just a starting point: it is a fundamental pillar of safety and public health thanks to the presence of the 118 Helicopter Rescue Service. This infrastructure plays a key role in emergency management, ensuring timely interventions that can make the difference between life and death.

Padua Helicopter Service: medical emergencies at the airport

118 Helirescue is not just an emergency service but a statement for efficiency and readiness. The central location of Allegri Airport allows helicopters to quickly reach the main hospital facilities and the most critical areas of the Veneto region, thus optimizing response times and ensuring the best possible support for patients in emergency situations.

Why is helirescue at Padova so important?

Prompt response

The airport’s location allows to reduce response times for the entire region.

State of the art facilities

Dedicated pads and advanced management systems ensure safe and efficient operations.

Synergistic collaboration

Constant coordination with hospitals, civil defense and law enforcement for optimal emergency management.

Cutting-edge technologies

Helicopters equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and instruments to ensure immediate medical care even while airborne.

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Helicopter Rescue Development:
the future of air rescue and emerging technologies in aviation healthcare

Helicopter rescue is an ever-evolving service, and the future of the infrastructure at Padua Airport is rich with interesting developments…

Expansion of operational capacity with new pads and infrastructure improvements.

Digital health and telemedicine provide increasingly timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Medical drones for rapid delivery of drugs, blood and life-saving instruments.

Sustainability and innovation, with “greener” and more energy-efficient helicopters.

A history of excellence in Air Rescue

Helicopter Rescue 118 in Padua has decades of experience behind and was one of the first Italian services to integrate aviation into medical rescue. Over the years, the Allegri Airport base of operations has supported numerous life-saving missions, constantly evolving to meet every new needs.

In addition to technological growth, flight and medical personnel have sharpened their skills, with advanced training programs and a multidisciplinary approach to emergency management.