Airgurus Acquires ParaPAC Plus 310

The number 1 air ambulance company in the Philippines and one of the leading medevac providers in Asia, Airgurus has recently acquired the Pneupac ParaPAC Plus 310.

ParaPAC Plus 310 is the latest addition to the Pneupac range by Smiths Medical which are all designed for paramedics and trained emergency personnel's use to enable great control of breathing parameters for our patients. This equipment gives the versatility to deliver oxygen therapy, CPAP (Constant Positive Airway Pressure), demand oxygen and mechanical ventilation all from one compact, lightweight unit.

Among its' main features is a built-in oxygen therapy facility, an integrated PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) function, luminescent manometer, a display of inspiratory and expiratory pressure and manual ventilation control for compliance with CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) ratios and CPAP which has a setting of 0.5 liters per minute of oxygen all the way up to 35 liters per minute.  This latest acquisition by Airgurus is designed for the most demanding environments... emergency, ambulance, aircraft, hospital and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

With our goal to always keep our helicopters and other aircraft medically-suited / update with the best and top of the line equipment for our patients' needs, Airgurus remains to be the most trusted air ambulance / medevac company in the Philippine archipelago and now providing air medical transport to and from various parts of Asia. 

Airgurus... anytime and anywhere in Asia.  

   

Medevac Peak Season Starts Summer in The Philippines

Summer starts in March and is usually the beginning of Airgurus' peak season when it comes to Medevac operations in the Philippines. It doesn't end when summer ends though... Medevac peak season for us lasts  till the end of the year.

At the start of this month alone, we have flown to various parts of the country to secure a handful of minor airlifts and 5 major medical cases that needed urgent evacuation to Cebu and Manila hospitals ranging from heart attack / stroke, Aneurysm, diving accidents and neonatal cases. These are aside from the other services that Airgurus offers. Our priority however, is Air Ambulance and Medevac services.

Saving lives in the Philippines is never an easy matter for us. We make sure of our patient's wellness and flight safety in any weather condition. We work 24/7. We fly for medical emergencies anywhere in the archipelago, night and day.

For anyone needing medical evacuation, call Airgurus Ltd. Co. our hotlines are +632 781 0787 | 632 781 2707 +63 920 955 0897 | +63 917 596 6288 | + 63 917 838 5802.

USS Guardian Salvage Operation in Tubbataha Reef

Being the best helicopter company for all its' services offered in the Philippines, Airgurus Ltd. Co., has been recently chosen to be part with the salvage operation on the grounded US minesweeper, USS Guardian which ran aground at Tubbataha Reef last January 17, 2013.

Airgurus' helicopter on a special mission.

A protected Natural Marine Park in Sulu Sea, Philippines, Tubbataha Reef is home to over 1,000 species and many of them are considered endangered like the Hawksbill Sea Turtles. It is a popular haven for professional divers worldwide. It is because of Tubbataha's diverse ecosystem that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO declared Tubbataha Reef as a World Heritage Site in December 1993. 

Airgurus' Chief Executive Officer and Chief Pilot, Captain Harry Lero transporting personnel
for the salvage operation on USS Guardian at Tubbataha Reef. 

With the recent arrival of salvaging ships including the 112.8x30.4 m. Jascon-25 that the US Navy hired, Airgurus became part of the important salvage operation in the country. Smit Singapore PTE Ltd., the company that contracted us to assist in the transport and safety of the workers... in their goal to remove the USS Guardian from Tubbataha Reef. The Jascon 25 is said to cut the USS Guardian into pieces and these pieces will be transported out of the area.

The dismantling operation of the US Navy minesweeper USS Guardian is expected to start today February 19, 2013. 

At the helipad of Jascon 25, the transfer of personnel  for the salvage operation on USS Guardian
has been completed via Airgurus' helicopter.

Battered by heavy waves at Tubbataha Reef, below are the recent aerial images of the USS Guardian taken by Airgurus' own aerial photographers. 

Rough seas heavily batter the US minesweeper USS Guardian that is stuck on Tubbataha Reef. 

The USS Guardian that ran aground Tubbataha Reef, a World Heritage Site.

Current weather conditions 

For more photos, visit our website www.airgurus.com (gallery under "Special Missions"). For inquiries, email info@airgurus.com or contact our 24/7 hotlines: +639175966288 | +639209550897 | +639178385802 | +6327810787.

By Jodge Ledesma

Mktg. Director, Airgurus Ltd. Co.   

An Extremely Busy Love Season 2013

The "Love Peak Season" is now over for us at Airgurus Ltd. Co. Every year between February 10 - 18, we are always fully-booked  for our Romantic Tour Packages and for flying love birds to various destinations in the country.

Our favorite Romeo and Juliet... Ella and Aldo.

This year, we have flown a lot of couples on Valentine's Day for a Metro Manila short helicopter tour, to Boracay drop-offs for a few days stay, to day tours at secluded islands all over the country, to El Fraile Island for a private romantic picnic and to Tagaytay for either sightseeing or a romantic breakfast and lunch getaway at the world-renowned Filipino restaurant there called Antonio's Tagaytay. We have also flown to the latter, some famous celebrity couples too during breakfast, lunch and early dinner period. Being the top helicopter company in the Philippines, we withhold publishing names of our celebrity and non-showbiz (but VIP) clients... acting upon their requests and we, at Airgurus, respects their privacy.

Fueled by the mood of love... Aldo, a mere student back then is still our favorite and best Romeo at Airgurus.

Valentine's Season 2013 or "Love Season" as we call it is, always fun for us. We take pride and joy seeing Romeos and Juliets making the most effort with us to show their love to their significant others. One client of ours in 2012 even told us he had to make a personal loan for the day of love just to make his girlfriend happy by them traveling in style as they see the beauty of our country all the way from Manila to an expensive island getaway in the far South. We understand them because when it comes to real love and making their significant others happy, money is never a question. From budgeted to grand and crazy sprees, all love flights have been planned with us long before to make their memories with us last them a lifetime... and all are fueled by the mood of Valentine's Day.   

The Oishi Chopper Shower

July 20, 2012 was a memorable day for us. Airgurus was part of Oishi's Chopper Shower... bringing so much joy to students of Marcelo H. Del Pilar High School.

Our helicopter took Team O to Bulacan Sports Complex, where students of Marcelo H. Del Pilar High School were waiting. They were taken by surprise as the chopper showered them surprises packs from Oishi O, Wow! The surprises kept on coming as the chopper came in for a landing and out came Team O's Elmo Magalona and Tim Yap.

The chopper shower is just the first of Team O's big surprises. So what's next for Team O? "Like"  Oishi Facebook Page! More photos are there!

Thanks Team O for working with us!

Helicopter Search and Rescue (SAR) During Typhoons

Saving lives in the Philippines is our primary mission. With the recent non-stop torrential rains that hit Metro Manila and Luzon, we have achieved our 911th.

Last August 7, 2012 the flood situation in the Philippines got worse and we have been receiving a lot of calls from people offshore seeking for our Helicopter Search and Rescue (SAR) services. Worried family members abroad wanted their loved ones who were trapped in rooftops on various locations in Luzon be rescued.

Since August 7 to 8, 2012 we have done so much... providing the ideal too to alleviate difficulties by providing emergency evacuation, medical assistance, fodder drops for isolated livestock, aerial mapping of flood victims / survivors and delivered food / medical supplies. It was during this period we achieved our 911th rescue mission. We wish we can publish photos of our rescue missions however, the clients who contracted us, specifically asked us to omit that part.

Last August 9, despite the weather, we have provided medical evacuation to a sailor aboard a vessel channeling the Mindanao areas... and transported him to the apt facility in Cebu.

Floods cause by typhoon in the Philippines are always a great problem. Many people also called us if we can do it for free however, since we are a private company, we declined to a lot which saddens us. We only do helicopter Search and Rescue (SAR) missions and medical evacuations (MEDEVAC) when we are contracted to do so. Each SAR and Medevac missions are dangerous during bad weather conditions.... often risking the lives of our captain and crew members.

Should you be needing a helicopter for Search and Rescue (SAR), please contact the following: +639209550897 | +639174971168 | +639088886829 and +639175966288.

Photo credits: Jijo De Guzman

Airgurus' New Helicopter Achieves New Milestone

Airgurus Ltd. Co. achieves new milestone with the arrival of its' new helicopter... the Bell 206 BIII. This new baby painted in Airgurus' colors black, white, red and silver, has just successfully completed its' first 60-minute maiden flight in the Philippine skies.

Now available for private charters, helicopter tours and for air ambulance / medevac services, the new addition to Airgurus' helicopter fleet is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure safety and consistently provide the best service to its' clients.

The Bell 206 BIII which is named as Hawkeye, is suited with Garmin G500H... an all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopter market. Airgurus' Garmin G500H is the first in the Philippines. The Garmin's G500H dual-screen electronic flight display provides an affordable flight solution that meets the needs of the most demanding helicopter missions of Airgurus.

The G500H features dual LCD screens with the Bell 206 BIII's Primary Flight Display and the Multifunction Display which covers the three main areas of risk in helicopter operations... inadvertent flight into IMC, controlled flight into terrain and night operations. The G500H was designed to proactively address these issues to help reduce risks and challenges that come from a busier airspace. 

Captain Harry Lero, President/CEO of Airgurus said, this acquisition of Garmin G500H proves how serious Airgurus is about safety of their clients and their fleet. Another milestone indeed for the Philippines' best helicopter company.

Living The Dream of A Roxy Girl: Airgurus' Kitesurf Chick Paula Rosales

Since late 2010, Airgurus has been the official air taxi of Philippines' ace kitesurfing babe, Paula Rosales. We have brought her a couple of times to Boracay via our helicopters and our executives would watch her compete and win competitions. 

A true water baby, Paula started swimming for her school at an early of 10 and then immersed herself into water sports and board sports in the later years. From skim boarding where she competed and won a few, she discovered another board sport called cable wake boarding. It was there that she got noticed by big industry names and eventually, she became the first brand architect of Republ1c Lifestyle Store which represents international brands in the surf, skate and wake boarding industry in the Philippines. 

After graduating in college, she got busy in the corporate world and that kept her away her friends in long trips to catch waves. It was last year that Paula decided to rest her work career and settled in living with the lifestyle she always love and have placed aside. As she goes back to water where she belonged, she continued to write for lifestyle magazines covering surf, skate, wake and kite competitive events, parties and activities around Asia. 

For a year, Paula Rosales was seen kitesurfing on windy days, doing ashtanga yoga before breakfast, scuba diving during hot, windless summer days all over the Philippines and backpacking all over Asia, Europe and wherever the waters and the wind would call upon her.

Recently, Paula won 2nd place in the Women's Freestyle Kiteboard Tour Asia Championships 2012 held in Thailand.

Paula will be away from the Philippines for awhile. Currently in San Francisco preparing to join 2 international competitions, an Asian Tourney to join in Turkey this September and a kitesurf movie to shoot in Greece this year, she will be representing the country and Airgurus in all her activities.

What's new with our kitesurf chick in San Francisco? She recently joined the global search for "Live The Dream Of A Roxy Girl" and we at Airgurus, are behind her in living that dream! Please vote for Paula Rosales by clicking her  official entry SUNSHINE SMILE! 

From Airgurus Ltd. Co., best of luck, Paula! We love you and we are very proud of you! In our hearts, you deserve to win!

Airgurus' 5,000th Facebook Fan

While our contest for the Orgasmic Helicopter Ride with the Mocha Girls is still on till June 1, 2012, we are excitedly waiting to find out who will be our 5,000th Airgurus Facebook Page Fan!

The 5,000th Fan must have a valid Facebook account to grab the Php10,000 cash reward! Only residents of the Philippines are qualified for this.

Simply "LIKE" us on  https://www.facebook.com/Airgurus!  

2CELLOS Live in Manila 1.20.12

Serving as the official air taxi and air ambulance sponsor of 2CELLOS' Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, Airgurus Ltd. Co. announces 2CELLOS Live in Manila concert will be happening on January 20, 2012 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Manila, Philippines.

Exactly a year now, 2CELLOS' "Smooth Criminal" YouTube video was uploaded on YouTube and immediately  launched the meteoric success of former cello rivals Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser. It's the unique duo cello version of “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson onto YouTube and it hit the jackpot within just a few weeks, making their video became a huge viral sensation... receiving over 5 million views from across the world.

The coming of the very talented duo 2CELLOS are in perfect timing as the company celebrates its' success with the recent purchase of 2 new helicopters to be added to the fleet. Both new helicopters will be launched this summer 2012. One of them has a seating capacity of 15. 

Airgurus will be giving away at the 2CELLOS show, three SkyAid membership with 6 months coverage for fans. Tickets for the show are available all Ticket World and National Bookstore outlets. Call 891.9999 for reservations or log in to http://goo.gl/tQxku to purchase online tickets. Hurry grab them now as only 1,500 seats are available for this first explosive concert of 2012!

Mocha Girls' Orgasmic Helicopter Ride Via Airgurus

The Mocha Girls were invited to perform on the first night of Ad Congress held in Camsur, Philippines, specifically at the Governor's Ball and had some flight dilemmas that the organizers thought the girls wouldn't be able to make it to the performance.

What happened was... three of the members of Mocha Girls were booked via a commercial airline while the others went through the other airline which left on time. When Mocha and the 2 other members arrived at the airport, they had problems with uncoordinated boarding and check-in and sooner, they found out that the airplane has already taken off. The girls were stuck in Manila as it was the last flight going to Camsur for that day.

It was 4pm and they were scheduled to perform at Governor's Ball by 10pm. They struggled to find means and ways to get to Camsur on time. They thought of traveling by land however, it would take them 8-10 hours to get there which means they wouldn't be able to make it to their scheduled performance.

Sad and desperate for Mocha Girls were known to be professional performers and they never missed shows, Mocha Unson talked to their manager to look for a helicopter. Their manager got to call Capt. Harry Lero, the President and CEO of Airgurus Ltd. Co. and their problem was solved. They were immediately flown to where Ad Congress was held.

The Mocha Girls got to Camsur way ahead of time. Through their blog, they narrated their "orgasmic" experience. Check out the video for their story about their helicopter ride via Airgurus at exactly 12:10.

Thank you, Mocha Girls for the love and support to Airgurus! Till your next flights with us!

Writer: J.L. of Airgurus Ltd. Co.

Charter Airgurus Helicopters: Helicopter Rent and Hire

Helicopter charter for rent or for hire in Manila and anywhere in the Philippines with Airgurus is always dealt in a speedy and proficient manner. To meet your exact requirements, we offer a wide range selection of the most cost-effective helicopters we own and operate.

Whatever the occasion is... whether it be a simple helicopter tour over Manila to amazing hot spots all over the country, a corporate day out , a business trip, sporting events needing aerial coverage, a cargo pick up and delivery, Airgurus will never be a disappointment. We always take pride of ourselves in catering each and every clients' needs so no matter how many passengers wishing for a flight, rest assured that all will be accommodated.

All our helicopters are maintained to the highest standard and we monitor every helicopter charter mission with priority with a concierge-style service. All our flights are monitored and tracked from take-off to landing by our own fleet's tracking, ensuring our customers of their safety and welfare.


When a helicopter does not suit your needs, we can provide you with the ideal jet or turbo prop aircraft to serve you.

No job is too small for us. No job is too big for us also. All our prices are competitive without compromising the prompt discreet service we offer to our clients as we take personal pride in what we do.


Visit our website www.airgurus.com for more information. You may request for a "Call Back" or click the "Fast Inquiry" to get details for your requirements. 

Airgurus Delivers Patients In the Phillippines Through Their Golden Hours

Whether it is of simple level of care or providing the highest critical care, Airgurus Ltd. Co. provides the best aero medical team consisting of nurses and doctors available 24/7 for our air ambulance services.

We respond immediately to distress calls for a medical evacuation. We know the importance of the golden hour... the window of time in which a critical care patient requires to reach the appropriate medical facility for recover, reversal and preservation of quality of life.

Along with this, comes our company's yearly update on the state-of-the-art medical monitoring systems to all our air ambulance aircraft which plays an important role in long distance medical evacuation of patients. This covers the basic, advanced and critical care needed by patients in the sky. 

We do not waste any time getting our patients into the hands of medical professionals. There is absolutely no reason for us to have them wait longer especially for trauma patients. We are fast and proficient and we highly value the golden hour which refers to a very critical and brief window of time... literally 60 minutes following and injury, a stroke / cardiac arrest where our 24/7 emergency dispatchers, air ambulance crews and receiving medical facility staff are communicating and coordinating with each other within a matter of minutes.

Saving lives in the Philippines and delivering patients throughout their golden hours 24/7 is what we do. For our emergency hotline, visit our website www.airgurus.com.

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.