Airgurus on the New Miss World Philippines 2011

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the official air taxi of the recently concluded Miss World Philippines 2011 would like to congratulate the 21 years old Miss Gwendoline Ruais. 

Miss World Philippines 2011 Gwendoline Ruais

Miss Ruais will be representing the country in the upcoming Miss World 2011 pageant to be held on November 6 at the Earl's Court Exhibition Center in London, England.

Cory Quirino, Miss World Philippines National Director with Airgurus Ltd. Co.'s CEO and Chief Pilot, Capt. Harry Lero

Airgurus also congratulates the following winners:


First runner-up:  Helen Nicolette Henson
Second runner-up:  Martha Chloe McCully
Third runner-up:  Ma. Paula Bianca Paz
Fourth runner-up: Jaysel Arrozal
Miss Photogenic: Samantha Purvor
Miss Friendship: Rogelie Catacutan
Miss Talent: Rogelie Catacutan
Best in Swimsuit: Gwendolyn Ruais
Best in Evening Gown: Ma. Paula Bianca Paz
Miss Kapuso World: Martha Chloe McCulley
Miss SMDC: Martha Chloe McCulley
Miss Sheridan: Richelle Therese Borja
Miss Healthy Body: Gwendolyn Ruais
Miss Phil. Prudential: Jayanne Aldanese
Miss Metro Dental Smile: Helen Nicolette Henson
Miss Shimmian: Erina Ann Lightholder


Airgurus is proud to have been part of the Miss  World Philippines 2011. 

New Emergency Rescue Takes Off

It is a scary thought: you are seriously ill or injured and need to get to a hospital in Manila now.

You have only three options: emergency airlift, take a commercial flight, or go to Kalibo's hospital.

Kalibo's hospital may not have the necessary equipment or staff. Taking a commercial flight is only possible if the patient is able to be transported sitting up. Emergency airlifts are extremely expensive and, in the Philippines, can cost upwards of P1-million pesos. An emergency helicopter trip from Boracay to Manila typically costs P250,000-300,000. 

Enter SkyAid, a membership program organized by two of the Philippines' leading air ambulance service providers, Airgurus Ltd. Co. offering members free emergency medical transportation for as little as P10 per day per person, with their most expensive plan for individual one-week visitors running only P143 per day.

SkyAid's medical evacuation team is composed of four helicopters and three fixed-wing aircraft. Their aircraft are nothing like the tiny helicopter based in Caticlan that long-time residents of the island know from island airlift stories. Their helicopter fleet is made up of a Bell 206 L3 (Longranger), Agusta Westland 109A, Eurocopter AS350B, Bell 206 B3 (Jetranger) and Robinson R44, supported by the fixed wing Baron 58, Kingair 200 and Cessna 206.
 

Capt. Harry Lero from SkyAid and Dr. "Girlie" Teotico of Metropolitan Doctors Medical Clinic recently invited the Boracay Sun staff on a tour of the island on their spacious Bell Longranger helicopter, giving us a first-hand experience with their professional crew and well-maintained aircraft. A dual- purpose aircraft capable of carrying five passengers, it converts in only 20 minutes to a medical transport capable of holding two stretchers, two passengers and medical gear.

As it is estimated that 40-60 people are airlifted from Boracay to Manila for emergency medical treatment each year, SkyAid's arrival is welcome.

Acting somewhat like insurance, SkyAid's membership fee of P9,000 per year for individuals is a hedge against the huge cost of an air evacuation. Four-person family memberships (covering children up to age 40) cost only P21,000 per year. SkyAid also offers discounted rates for multi-year commitments, with the five-year family plan only costing P3,750 per person per year. SkyAid covers members traveling anywhere within the Philippines, not just while in Boracay.

One of the biggest challenges in a medical air-evacuation scenario is travel time. Almost all of the Philippines’ medical evacuation fleet, including SkyAid's, is permanently housed in Manila. Upon receiving notice of a situation in Boracay, they need to prepare for flight, fly to Boracay and then refuel in Caticlan before heading back to Manila. This means it takes three to four hours after the phone call before a patient arrives at a hospital in Manila.

SkyAid will tackle this challenge by permanently locating a helicopter in Boracay at Fairways and Bluewater starting in the first half of 2011, cutting transportation time to Manila in half.

Although not for everyone, this service seems ideal for those engaging in the more adventurous activities such as kiteboarding or diving. Some premier resorts are also choosing to include the coverage as an optional add-on for their guests.

Like all contracts, reading the fine print is important. The service covers two transports per year, but only if they are separated by more than 30 days. If the illness is psychiatric – caused by attempted suicide, alcohol or drug abuse – you won't be covered. 

Bumps and bruises won't get you a free trip to Manila, either. According to SkyAid, "decisions regarding urgency of the case, the best timing and most suitable means of transportation will be made by the SkyAid Air Ambulance medical director after consultation with the attending physician and member's receiving physician."

SkyAid will transport you only when "extensive or urgent medical attention is needed and time-critical, when illness or injury requires treatment by a specialist and/or use of the facilities of other hospitals within 24 hours. The illness or injury must be one where the patient cannot be transported by commercial means."

Anyone under the age of 70 may apply for membership, but due to aircraft weight and size, members must weigh less than 300 pounds. There is no medical checkup. 

SkyAid membership does have additional perks, such as a P20,000 emergency medical fund to help with non-transport costs, 20% off aircraft charter from Airgurus Ltd. Co., and one companion may accompany the patient, at no additional cost, on the medical aircraft if space is available and the patient's care is not compromised.

If you think SkyAid might be for you, more information can be found at their website www.airgurus.com. Either way, there is comfort in knowing that there is a service like this for residents and tourists alike. Not to mention knowing that a larger helicopter will soon be calling Boracay home, halving emergency transport times.

Written by: Nick Brown


Source: Boracay Sun / Island News (Sunboracay Archive Dec-Jan 2011)

To know more about Airgurus' 24/7 air ambulance emergency and non-emergency services, go to www.airgurus.com

Airgurus Air Ambulance: Saving Lives 24/7 in The Philippines

Airgurus Ltd. Co. launched early this year our 24-hours-per-day, 365 days-per-year medical evacuation / medevac services anywhere in the Philippines via the Airgurus Air Ambulance Helicopter services.

Acknowledging the needs of Filipinos during crucial medical situations, our Chief Pilot / President, Capt. Harry Lero added another aircraft for the fleet solely dedicated to our Air Ambulance Service.

With just one call away, every Filipino and foreign residents should know that that if an accident at remote areas (not accessible by larger aircraft requiring runways) or anywhere else in the Philippine Archipelago, a helicopter air ambulance will be able to save lives.

All Airgurus' choppers features state-of-the-art medical equipment and are the only helicopters with litter kit (double deck stretcher) in the Philippines... managed and maintained by highly-trained and experienced  medical flight crews. The same goes with our other aircraft. In the cramped space, our helicopters carry equipment, supplies and medications similar to those found in an intensive care unit such as intravenous pumps, a ventilator, cardiac monitoring and a defibrillator. With our litter kit, there's enough room for two patients if necessary, on stretchers.

Our medical flight doctor, flight nurse/paramedic bring complimentary skills... all are experts of providing medical care in the tight quarters of an air ambulance and knows intensive care units inside out.

To do the safest and dedicated Air Ambulance service in the Philippines, our 24/7 Airgurus Operations staff handles the emergency calls/queries then immediately coordinates/delegate information to our pilots. They then summon our 24/7 medical flight crews (consisting of a medical flight doctor and a flight nurse) and advise  aircraft maintenance mechanics on-duty to double-check aircraft, medical equipment and medical needs of a patient. Fastest response time is 30 minutes and everyone will be ready upon confirmation of a patient's scheduled transfer.

Airgurus does it professionally when it comes to Air Ambulance Services in the Philippines. We are the most experienced in the trade and industry as never a week goes by that we have not transferred patients needing urgent medical attention at apt medical facilities.

Hundreds and/or thousands of feet in the air (depending on what altitude is required per case), our medical flight crews have numerous tales to tell every week...  giving utmost medical care to head trauma cases, heart attack victims, delivering critically-ill children / babies, critically-injured collision victims, scuba diving accident victims and so many more. Doing air ambulance services is always exciting and challenging for our entire operations but it never leaves our minds that we have to deliver everyone throughout their golden hours... the hours between life and death.

The Philippine Archipelago's Emergency Room In The Sky

Airgurus' air ambulance services is the Philippines' Emergency Room in the Sky. 

We are the most experienced and most reliable air ambulance provider in the country having achieved the following:

• A lot of flying hours done - Doing critical air care especially on bad weather conditions is not easy. Practicing medicine in the sky presents its own difficulties. Only the same dedicated pilots and medical flight crew can pull it off as a lot of team work, understanding, experience and communication can help prevent things going wrong.

• A vast expertise on handling patients with various medical cases, injuries, etc. in tight quarters of an air ambulance - The depletion of oxygen and changing air pressure are always medical challenges thus; our highly-skilled medevac pilots and dedicated medical flight crew constantly communicates and always keep this in mind from take-off to landing.

• An in-depth intensive care experience by air. - The noise, vibrations and the temperature of the aircraft can present problems for the patient's health and comfort. Hundreds or thousands feet in the air in tight, sometimes turbulent cabins of a turboprop aircraft and helicopters, our medical flight crew gets to restart hearts, insert breathing tubes, deliver babies, etc. With our pilots' steady hands, these procedures are done smoothly and successfully.

We are the number one in the Philippines when it comes air ambulance service because of our reliability, fast response in operation and our own dedicated medical flight crew to provide critical air care to patients needing to be transferred to apt medical facilities. 

We are committed to providing patients with the highest level of aero medical care in the country. For more details, visit our website www.airgurus.com

On Dedicated Professional Helicopter Services in the Philippines

The month of July, 2011 for Airgurus has been a very busy one and the past week especially, is overwhelming. Tons of flights have happened for a full week last week. Our chief pilot, Capt. Harry Lero found himself flying his chopper in places various parts of the Philippines.

Monday, July 18, 2011 – Capt. Lero started with chartering a whole day of dedicated schedule for a very helpful and kind politician’s medical mission in Laguna area.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 – The Captain had a full day flying a bunch of tourists from Europe, to and from Metro Manila and various parts in the North of Luzon to give them the best scenic tours of at a bird’s eye-view.

Wednesday, July 20 to July 23, 2011 – The two pilots, Capt. Lero and Capt. Alvin Portas flew chopper #1  to Butuan City to charter corporate VIPs of a mining firm in Mindanao. Geologists and top executives made them very busy.  Chopper #2 meanwhile, flown by the highly-rated Capt. Harry Lero Sr. is in Laguna chartering VIPs. During these days, the Airgurus team of executives constantly monitor the whereabouts of choppers through the high tech tracking system. Airgurus Ltd. Co. is one of the only 2 helicopter / aircraft company in the Philippines with real time tracking system ensuring our clients' safety (the other one is not in the charter business).

Saturday, July 23, 2011 – All our pilots returned late afternoon to home base thinking that they’d be able to get some rest only to find out they have a full Sunday schedule of chartering VIPs to and from various parts of Southern Luzon.

Sunday, July 24, 2011 – Today for our chief pilot, was dedicated to safely charter  to and from Tagaytay a regular client… President and CEO of Versace. At past 2pm, he landed at the hangar only to go back to Tagaytay, to respond to a medical evacuation (Medevac) of a vehicular accident that happened at the time he was heading back to Manila. Airgurus’ medical team acted on a fast response in minutes. The motorcycle rider in critical condition was immediately and directly brought to Makati Medical Center’s helipad for immediate treatment at the hospital’s emergency room.

It’s been a hectic week for Airgurus… capping it off with a life saved! 

Kudos to Capt. Harry Lero for a great week of various helicopter services as well as our highly-skilled pilots and the entire team of Airgurus... for ensuring safety, professionalism and dedicated service to clients! This week goes to the books!

Official Statement from: 

J. Ledesma / Airgurus Marketing Director

On Cargo Charter Service

We, at Airgurus Ltd. Co., take pride in our reputation as one of the fastest and the most reliable cargo charter services in the Philippines. Our cargo charter service is the most comprehensive, able to resolve all your cargo needs.

Our Airgurus' flight crews are well-equipped to deliver in the remotest places and the most demanding the situations in the shortest time possible. We carefully plan the logistics of each trip to make sure that everything is in order... from pick-up to delivery, the Airgurus' flight crew is always on standby for assistance and contingency.

All Airgurus' helicopters have been installed with the latest GPS navigation and tracking systems to ensure that cargo is delivered even under difficult situations such as hostile strikes and unpleasant weather conditions. They take in consideration, the value of a clients' business and the importance of the cargo. Fast services need not be expensive and Airgurus offers various packages to suit clients' needs and budget.

Airgurus is the best solution to time-critical cargo delivery and hazardous cargo transportation needs. They specialize in helicopter transport, providing with personalized delivery to more locations. Airgurus Ltd. Co. is a company built on the belief that providing an outstanding service with reliability is the foundation of any lasting business relationship. We are committed to provide the best service to clients that is fully compliant with all regulations in handling and delivery of various hazardous cargo as well as non-hazardous ones.

One of the features of a helicopter which sets it apart from other aircraft, is the ability to transport many different types of loads suspended from a cargo hook. This unique transportation method allows the helicopter to deliver cargo even in the remotest area, and to perform highly specialized tasks such as water bucketing, logging, and aerial construction. It is essential that to carry out safe slinging operations, the pilot and ground personnel involved are highly trained with the techniques required.

FLOWER DROPPING SERVICES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading helicopter and aircraft charter in the Philippines, launches its' Flower Dropping Services.

Funeral services have always been a time to say goodbye and to celebrate the life of someone we love. Nowadays, the modern funeral service is all about individuality. No two funerals need to be the same, since no two people are the same.

 
Once a family has decided on the basic structure of the service they want to have for their loved one (traditional, graveside, etc.), there are many ways they can give the arrangements a more personal touch. Just a few simple additions can make all the difference in creating a special event that best reflects the personality of the person and the things that were important in his or her life.

To grieve... to celebrate... to remember...
Each family should be able to utilize the funeral service of their loved one in whatever way is most beneficial to them. Be comfortable choosing to include something that might not be conventional or "traditional" if it was important to your loved one or if it will help the grieving and healing process of the family. Talk with the funeral director about your ideas and wishes, and they will be able to help you plan something that will be meaningful and memorable.

 
Airgurus Ltd. Co., understands the need of the grieving families to express personal feelings about the deceased, to reflect on their significance in other people's lives, and to honor their memory with a final tribute thus;  Airgurus Ltd. Co., and San Fernando Funerals partnered for celebrating life even after death. Flower Dropping is now an important service in funerals... making it special, memorable and meaningful.

For Flower Dropping Services in the Philippines, contact Emma at 09097593974 or contact us here.

More photos on our Flower Dropping Services, simply "LIKE" our Facebook Page!

HELICOPTER ROMANTIC PACKAGE TOURS ON VALENTINE'S DAY

It's Valentine's season once again! Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading helicopter and aircraft charter company in the Philippines offers you 3 affordable romantic escapades that will be remembered for a lifetime!

Put some color and spice in your loved one's life! And yours too! From February 12 to Valentine's Day itself, we are offering limited day time spots for those who wants to give the best to their loved ones on this special day!

Upon arrival on a specific time at the gates of the Delta Hangar, General Aviation Area, Manila Domestic Airport Road, Pasay City, the captain himself will pick you up both from the gate in his BMW to take you to your beloved to the Airgurus’ hangar. There, your significant other will see the chopper waiting with a red carpet, a lady in waiting holding a bouquet package of 2 dozen roses and a lady in waiting holding a box of Pure Belgian Chocolates. A cute light brown Messenger Bear with "I love you" on the shirt seated inside the chopper awaits your beloved. From the moment you arrive, a photographer will be on a standby to capture each cute moment of your romantic escapade. 




As you approach the helicopter, the first lady-in-waiting will hand out to you, the bouquet of fresh roses for you to give to your significant other then the second lady-in-waiting will hand over to you the box of Pure Belgian Chocolates. As you are both seated inside, your beloved will see the "I love you" messenger bear as you are served with a bottle of champagne courtesy of Airgurus Ltd. Co., for you to enjoy and toast for every moment of the ride. Photo ops will be conducted as you board the chopper.  When it's time take off, both of you will be given a private quality time inside the chopper as a photographer inside the cockpit takes snap shots once in awhile of your moments together.

The Details


On Roses, here are under our suggestions:
 

a). The Deep Burgundy Rose - This deep burgundy flower variety has large blooms and long thorn-less stems. This is a popular choice among people with a large passion for life. Use these flowers to show your deepest affection! See attached Deep Burgundy file.

b) The Red Rose - Its' vibrant red color is what the world uses to say "I love you". A rose by which all others are measured, this elegant flower will never fail to impress. Definitely a classic!

c). The Pink Rose - Your gratitude will never be missed with these classy deep pink roses... reassuring your loved one that you are thankful and blessed to have him/her. These flowers will surely reward you with the sweetest smile.

All flowers in bud stages are beautifully bunched, wrapped and boxed with a personalized greeting card. The roses will be in accordance to your choice.

 

2. The Messenger Bear - The bear is 12 inches tall (seated) and is made of the highest quality light brown fabric. This extra cuddly bear comes with hand-embroidered message "I love you".

3. The Sweets - Freshly-made from fine Pure Belgian chocolates, this collection of sweet truffles and pralines is the perfect sweet gift for your lady love. The gift box is freshly-packed and contains a combination of 12 chocolate truffles and pralines in 6 different flavors.  

Now hereunder are our romantic getaway tours inclusive of the above-mentioned details:

THE METRO MANILA ROMANTIC PACKAGE

Metro Manila Coastline

It's a thirty (30) minutes scenic tour above Metro Manila skylines and coastlines! Fly above the exclusive estates of the wealthiest in the metro too... enjoy the sheer beauty of some of the most lavish and secluded properties in Manila. It is just simply spectacular from up above on board a private helicopter!

Airgurus Ltd. Co.'s Metro Manila Valentines' offer is Php45,000 for 30 minutes of magical moments up above (VAT inclusive). Great deal, isn't it?

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THE EL PRAILE ISLAND ROMANTIC PACKAGE

El Praile

The El Praile Love Scenario is a 1 hour romantic treat with your beloved on the skies + 1 hour of private moment at El Praile Island with a picnic basket courtesy of Airgurus Ltd. Co. Yeah... it's just going to be you, your significant other, the captain and the photographer in this island! El Praile is a breath-taking man-made island now becoming a popular tourist spot off the coast of Batangas but accessibility is only available via helicopters. In the December 2010 issue of FHM, El Praile was the featured location with our helicopters too! Surrounded with blue waters and beautiful green islands and mountain ranges, it is just a perfect and romantic place to have some quality time with your beloved as you share the picnic basket Airgurus prepared for you both. You may also ask our photographer to take some photos of the both of you there!

Total Cost: Php 85,000 for 1 hour of magical moments up above to and from El Praile Island and 1 hour of beautiful, quiet, romantic time at El Praile (VAT inclusive)! 

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THE TAGAYTAY ROMANTIC PACKAGE

Tagaytay Highlands

 

Enjoying the breath-taking views from Manila - Tagaytay - Manila is simply awesome! Landing at Antonio's helipad, you can take your significant other for lunch at Antonio's Restaurant in Tagaytay. A set lunch for 2 will be waiting, arranged by Airgurus Ltd. Co. Be assured that your lunch date will be absolutely great!  

 Total Cost: Php 112,000 for 1 hour of magical moments up above to and from Tagaytay and 2 hours of beautiful, quiet, romantic lunch at Antonio's Tagaytay (VAT inclusive)! 

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We, at Airgurus Ltd. Co., can also incorporate your own creative ideas, make it more personalized and absolutely romantic for you! Call us now for booking confirmations at the following numbers:

+632 583 6337
+632 854 4086
+63 920 955 0897
+63 917 596 6288

Airgurus at El Praile

Make it very special for your loved one now! Payment can be made in cash or credit card -  Visa / Mastercard / American Express! The rates are valid for February 12 - 14, 2011 only! 

Thinking of sharing with a friend? A double date perhaps? Contact us for pricing!

 Airgurus would like to thank Vincent Garrucho and Jodge Ledesma for the images.

ON TRAUMA CASE: MEDICAL EVACUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading Aircraft Charter and Air Ambulance / Medevac provider in the Philippines recently sent its' SkyAid Medevac to Batac, Laog, Philippines for an emergency transfer of a 54 years old woman to a trauma center in Manila to provide her with the utmost medical care she needs. 

The woman was suffering from intracranial hemorrhage or bleeding within the skull and Airgurus immediately responded to the urgent request for her delicate airlift / medical evacuation that happened night time, last January 26, 2011.

Full story at www.socialmediawhore.blogspot.com

IS ON TWITTER

Airgurus Ltd. Co. offers helicopter / private charter, air ambulance / medevac and many other services in the Philippines!

To keep updated with Airgurus' private tour promos, vacation tour promos, special occasion package offers and instant surprise one way or even round-trip free flights to any destination in the Philippines, FOLLOW AIRGURUS on...

We often announce that our helicopters and private jets can take you either one-way or round-trip to and from any destination in the Philippines! Most often, we instantly fly people for free from Manila to Boracay Island! This is solidly for our friends and followers of Airgurus Ltd. Co.! So what are you waiting for? Secure us on your gadgets and wait for our official announcements!

THE REAL OWNER OF RPC 1111 IS NOT AIRGURUS

We already clarified that AIRGURUS DOES NOT OWN THE BEECHCRAFT LIGHT PLANE (Tail # RPC 1111) as per our official statement dated December 1, 2010. However, we have read recent reports by Bombo Radyo Philippines news online still claim that the company does, as per their local news dated January 14, 2011. 

The said light plane crashed in a shallow river in Northern Cagayan last November 29, 2010. In recent news, local Tugegarao Philippine National Police (PNP) stopped looking for the light plane that made an emergency landing on the Cagayan River after the water level of the river rose after heavy rains.  

Recent reports made by Bombo Radyo Philippines said that Airgurus apparently had no plans about the unfortunate light plane because the company did not leave delegates to watch over it. Of course, Airgurus doesn't have plans for it because again, just to correct all news blunders owing to lack of research in part of journalists... AIRGURUS DOES NOT OWN THE BEECHCRAFT LIGHT PLANE (Tail # RPC 1111)!

Other online news networks did their part in correcting initial false claims after we, at Airgurus Ltd. Co. was able to furnish and release online, a copy of the RPC 1111's certificate of registration... revealing the certified owner of the said aircraft. 

We hope that Bombo Radyo Philippines will be able to correct the false statements (as to how they got it to begin with is beyond our knowledge) online in the soonest possible time because these are damaging to our company's reputation.

We, at Airgurus Ltd. Co.,  the leading Helicopter Charter / Aircraft Charter / MEDEVAC company in the Philippines, guarantee that all our aircraft is in compliance with existing regulations and that the operating standards on aircraft safety, regulations, maintenance, pilot licenses and aircraft licenses are secured.

To contact / know more about Airgurus, visit the website www.airgurus.com.

Images courtesy of  http://kathrynsreport.com/?p=18976

WHEN COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS ARE FULLY-BOOKED IN THE PHILIPPINES

During peak season in the Philippines, the commercial airline trends towards fewer and fuller flights could make the consequences of any such problem much harder for you to positively resolve especially.

When you urgently need to go back to your family and/or businesses and can't get any commercial flight, you might as well do the following:


1. Call Airgurus Ltd. Co. for private helicopter / aircraft charter rates at +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 920 955 0897 / +63 917 596 6288

2. Gather five other people to go with you who are also stuck in the same dilemma as you. Most likely, with their own urgency to go back to their own businesses, they will be willing to share costs with you.


Flying via helicopter from any point of origin in the Philippines to your desired destination in times of urgency is not going to be a luxury but a NECESSITY!

Airgurus Ltd. Co., is operating 24/7 and recognizes the importance of fast service while making sure to put you and your safety first.


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