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The H145 aircraft at the Exeter airbase

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Welcoming the arrival of our new Airbus H145 helicopter

After nearly three years in design and development, Devon Air Ambulance has formally taken ownership of its new Airbus H145 helicopter at the Airbus Helicopter UK base at Oxford airport.

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Worm's eye view of H145 aircraft

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New aircraft touches down in Devon

Loud cheers went up around the Devon Air Ambulance airbase at Exeter airport last Thursday, as our new Airbus H145 helicopter flew down the runway and settled onto the helipad – it was the first time this new generation aircraft had landed in Devon.

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Devon air ambulance critical care cars by aircraft hanger

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Devon Air Ambulance add third Critical Care Car

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses and organisations across the country have been united in the fight to defeat the invisible enemy. Cross collaboration is better than ever as companies work together to support each other’s determination to succeed.

Read more: Devon Air Ambulance add third Critical Care Car
DAA aircraft in flying across beach setting

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Devon Air Ambulance comes in at lucky 13 in Best 100 not for profit companies to work for

Devon Air Ambulance is not only celebrating at 2 Star accreditation for employee engagement but has also come in at lucky 13 in the best not for profit companies to work for.

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H145 aircraft and 2 critical care cars

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DAA service expands with 2 Critical Care Cars

From 2 March Devon Air Ambulance will be expanding its service to patients with two Volvo XC90 Critical Care Cars

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Tesco cheque presentation

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Christmas present from Tesco will save lives

Devon shoppers have chosen Devon Air Ambulance to receive a £25k Tesco Centenary Grant.

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DAA mascots, Jennie Helicopter and Ambrose Bear

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Devon Air Ambulance celebrates its 40,000th Lottery member

The charity lottery, which earlier this year turned 18, welcomes on board its 40,000th member

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Armed Forces Day flag

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We secure Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Award

The prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme awards Devon Air Ambulance with a Silver Award. Here’s why.

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DAA H145 aircraft on scene with partner agencies

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Getting on board for Project Edward

European Day Without A Road Death (Project EDWARD) is a Europe-wide awareness-raising project supported by drivers across the continent that aims to spearhead significant and sustained reduction in death and serious injury on roads across the world.

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Our GDANN and GDVAA aircraft at the ExeterAirbase

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Grant to progress new phase of critical care

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is delighted to have been awarded £226,061 in capital funds.

Read more: Grant to progress new phase of critical care