ADAC Air Rescue continues to invest in its fleet by adding a new H145, with five-blade rotor, now operating from the roof of the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. The aircraft, with the radio call sign "Christoph 77", is a major asset in terms of the quality of medical care. "With the new aircraft, patients can continue to receive the highest level of care in the event of an emergency. Especially in a large state such as Rhineland-Palatinate, modern and reliable helicopters make a vital contribution to optimal medical care.  

The new Christoph 77 is slightly more powerful than the helicopter previously used and in addition can be loaded with around 100 kilograms more. If this weight capacity is used for fuel, its maximum flight time can be extended by half an hour. For flights over longer distances, such as a medical transport to the Charité in Berlin, around 15 minutes can be saved on refueling.

"The software of the new helicopter can automate complex take-off and landing procedures," explains the pilot and station manager Hieronymus Sarholz and continues: "We can now also take off in a tail-facing direction using autopilot, which is required for raised platforms such as the hospital roof on which our station is located. Two additional cameras provide very good all-round visibility, which further increases the safety of everyone on board during take-offs and difficult landings."

A higher rotor frequency and the new five-blade system ensure that the ADAC rescue helicopter is much quieter in the air. The senior physician at the Department of Anaesthesiology at the University Medical Center Mainz and chief helicopter emergency doctor Dr. Jan Griesinger emphasizes: "The reduced vibrations protect our seriously injured patients and those requiring intensive care from external influences and possible secondary damage. The increase in the possible total weight allows us to cover a larger operational radius and the option of being able to use more personnel and equipment in the care of complex patients."