CHLA Helicopter

Air Medical

Organ & Patient Transportation Services

Critical Medical Transport

Providing 24/7 emergency air medical services, including organ and medical team transportation and pediatric critical care, with unmatched safety and efficiency.

For over 35 years, Helinet has played a vital role in organ transplantation by providing fast, reliable air and ground transport for donor organs, transplant teams, and medical personnel. We partner with leading hospitals and transplant centers throughout Southern California and beyond, ensuring that life-saving organs reach recipients as quickly as possible.

With a fleet of twin-engine helicopters, dedicated jets, as well as access to a nationwide network of fixed-wing aircraft and ground transportation vehicles, we minimize transport times while adhering to the highest safety and operational standards.

Helinet has been the trusted helicopter provider for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles since 1999, operating dedicated aircraft to transport critically ill children through the Alan Purwin Emergency Transport Program. Our commitment to CHLA reflects our deep dedication to the community and our belief that every child deserves access to the critical care they need.

With experienced pilots and medical flight crews available 24/7, we ensure that every child receives rapid and safe transport when every second counts.

Our in-house dispatch and flight following team operates 24/7, utilizing advanced tracking and weather monitoring systems to ensure every mission is executed with precision. We provide helicopter, airplane, and ground transport solutions, allowing hospitals to focus on patient care while we handle the logistics. With a proprietary Hospital Landing Guide and a comprehensive Safety Management System, Helinet delivers seamless medical transport solutions with a commitment to reliability and excellence.

Contact us today to discover how we can enhance your medical transport operations or help you launch a new program.

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Organ Transportation Services

Helicopter Transfers When Every Second Counts

Helinet’s twin-engine helicopters deliver donor organs and medical teams directly to hospital sites. Backed by 24/7 dispatch and experienced pilots, each mission is carefully planned and executed to meet the highest safety standards. By adhering strictly to FAA regulations and operational excellence, our helicopter service serves as a crucial link in life-saving transplant procedures.
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Private Jet Organ Transport Services

Helinet provides access to a vetted network of private jet operators throughout North America to ensure the rapid and secure transport of donor organs and medical teams. We manage every detail of the process, from pre-flight planning and regulatory compliance to coordination with specialized service providers.
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Reliable Ground Transfers for Critical Missions

To complement our helicopter and jet services, Helinet arranges trusted ground transportation for organ transfers and medical teams. By managing all logistics, we help safeguard timing and integrity throughout the transport process.
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The Children’s Hospital Helicopter

Helinet’s CEO, Kathryn Purwin, on our dedicated CHLA Sikorsky S76 helicopter.

Our Air Medical Helicopters

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Sikorsky S76

Twin Engine

Organ and Medical TeamĀ  Transport

endurance
2 hours (300 miles)
speed
180 mph
passengers
up to 8
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Leonardo AW109

Twin Engine

Organ and Medical Team Transport

Endurance
3 hours (500 miles)
Speed
165 mph
Passengers
4-6
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Airbus AS350

Single Engine

Organ Transport Only

endurance
3 hours (320 miles)
speed
140 mph
passengers
up to 5