Vita Inclinata Technologies, a US provider of intelligent lifting solutions, has acquired Air Rescue Systems (ARS), which has a strong reputation for its custom and total team approach to serving customers in various branches of the military and emergency response organisations across the globe for more than 20 years.

By combining their extensive resources and expertise, Vita Aerospace, the specialised aerospace division of Vita Inclinata Technologies, and Air Rescue Systems are poised to provide comprehensive training techniques and facilities, cutting-edge equipment and innovative technology to a broader range of organisations operating in emergency response environments. The partnership enables them to serve a larger community, equipping them with the essential tools and skills required to execute successful missions.

ARS offers custom, detail-oriented courses for advanced helicopter operations, such as hoist, short haul, rappel, fast rope, medical/rescue, precision long line and skid operations, for multiple operation types and locations. Depending on flight skills or rescue techniques needed, courses are tailored to mission-specific requirements. The equipment is purpose designed and built by working helicopter operations professionals utilising real-world experience and the latest in industry technologies. The US Army, Navy and Marines have granted airworthiness approvals for its Air Rescue Vest - Quick Connect along with maintaining several additional technical approvals for other product categories.

Vita Aerospace manufactures the patented Vita Rescue System - Litter Attachment, a dynamic approach to hoist operations with precision. Measuring over 1,000 data points per second, the system detects real-time movement and adjusts the load with high-powered fans to eliminate spinning, rotations, swaying or other problems that cause accidental injuries or fatalities. The result is accelerated extractions of victims and elimination of preventable hoist operation accidents.

This partnership between Vita Aerospace and Air Rescue Systems represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of search and rescue, and medevac capabilities. With a shared commitment to excellence, innovation and the preservation of life, both organisations are poised to revolutionise the industry by offering unparalleled equipment and training solutions to meet the evolving needs of organisations around the world.

“We are honoured to partner with Air Rescue Systems to expand our reach and impact in the emergency response landscape,” says Caleb Carr, co-founder and CEO of Vita Inclinata Technologies. “This partnership enables us to provide best-in-class and comprehensive solutions needed to address the challenges of emergency situations. Together, we will drive innovation and empower teams worldwide to save lives and protect communities.”

Bob Cockell, president of Air Rescue Systems, expresses his enthusiasm for the partnership: “I am thrilled to join forces with Vita Aerospace, combining our resources and expertise to create a larger safety ecosystem for the emergency response community. Together, we aim to provide total team solutions for training and equipment to an even greater number of organisations and markets, ensuring enhanced safety and effectiveness in critical missions.”