Helicopters in the High Tatras: Inside Air-Transport Europe's Life-Saving Missions

Vertical visited Air-Transport Europe, Slovakia’s premier helicopter emergency medical service, in the High Tatra Mountains. Operating in one of Europe’s most rugged and unforgiving landscapes, this elite team of pilots, doctors, and paramedics performs over 4,000 rescue flights a year, saving lives in isolated villages and perilous mountain terrain.

From hoist operations in deep valleys to night missions using NVGs, discover how helicopters like the Bell 429 and the crew’s unmatched dedication make a difference when every second counts.

For more on Air-Transport Europe, read our feature story on the operator in the Spring 2025 issue of Vertical Valor, available at https://verticalmag.com/issues/.

👉 Experience the real stories behind the rescues.
👉 Learn what makes flying in the Tatras more dangerous than the Alps.
👉 See how human external cargo missions bring medics where land ambulances can’t reach.

Video by Lloyd Horgan

Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell 🔔 to stay updated with our latest videos. Be the first to know about cutting-edge developments and important news in the rotorcraft world.

📢 Follow us on social media:
Facebook:   / verticalmag  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verticalmag...
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verticalmag?l...
X:   / verticalmag  

#HEMS #HelicopterRescue #HighTatras #Slovakia #AirRescue #Bell429 #AviationDocumentary #MountainRescue