Madrid medical helicopters grounded due to Eliance financial crisis

The medical helicopter services for Madrid's Summa 112 emergency system have faced significant disruptions. Both primary medicalized helicopters have been inoperable, leaving the region without aerial emergency support.

The aircraft based in Lozoyuela has been grounded for several days because the operator, Eliance, has reportedly failed to provide pilots with the simulator training required to renew their flight certifications. Meanwhile, the Las Rozas helicopter, which had been covering the service alone, was taken out of service for repairs.

The crisis is linked to the financial instability of Eliance, which entered pre-insolvency proceedings in October. Reports suggest the company may have filed for liquidation. This situation has raised concerns regarding the continuity of essential services in the Sierra Norte region, where residents rely on the Lozoyuela base for rapid response to emergencies such as cardiac arrests or mountain accidents.