FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — REVA recently played a critical role in the rescue of an Indiana man who fell inside a dormant volcano in St. Kitts. REVA, North America’s largest fixed-wing jet air-ambulance service, evacuated the man to a Fort Lauderdale hospital after his wife rescued him and called for help. The couple, Clay and Acaimie Chastain, were spending their … Read More
REVA Leadership Gets Ready to Fly Higher
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Shannon Schell, who became known for his consistent approach to policy and his laser focus to detail during four years of running the day-to-day operations of REVA, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer, the air ambulance company announced. Schell, who joined REVA as Chief Operating Officer in 2015 and was promoted to President in 2017, … Read More
REVA Leadership Earns Department of Defense Recognition
Two members of REVA’s management team have been honored by the Department of Defense with its Patriot Award. The award goes to individual supervisors in recognition for their support of employees who are serving in the National Guard or military reserves. Shannon Schell, president and chief operating officer, and Kendal Stoltz, director of human resources, received the award from Department … Read More
REVA Runs to Remember on Anniversary of 9/11
There was no sleeping in this Saturday for REVA employees, as they laced up their sneakers and ran to honor those first responders who gave the ultimate sacrifice on the morning of September 11, 2001. Named after heroic, New York firefighter Stephen Siller, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation hosts an annual Run, Walk, & Climb Series in over … Read More
REVA Finalist for Air Ambulance Company of the Year
REVA has been named a finalist in the competition for Air Ambulance Company of the Year by International Travel and Health Insurance Journal. North America’s largest fixed-wing jet air-ambulance service was selected from a number of entries in the competitive and prominent contest. In its 16th year, the competition is sponsored by the UK–based ITIJ, which covers the travel insurance, … Read More
REVA Celebrates San Juan Re-opening
Fort Lauderdale, FL. – For REVA, life in a trailer is over. Its office at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan was re-opened in August, completing a rebuilding project after the facility was destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the fall of 2017. The re-opening served as an affirmation of the resolve and resiliency of the dedicated … Read More
REVA Achieves Gold Standard Accreditation
Fort Lauderdale, FL. – REVA recently received accreditation from the International Business Aviation Council for successfully implementing and meeting its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). The prestigious two-year certification recognizes REVA’s effectiveness in meeting international standards of excellence companywide, including its commitment to safety and the culture of safety that has become part of its signature. The international … Read More
REVA Swings for Cancer Research
Fort Lauderdale, FL. – REVA’s commitment to health extends well beyond the tarmac. North America’s largest air ambulance company has for the 6th consecutive year provided support to the Eric H. Parker family golf tournament. The tournament held annually at Exeter Country Club in Exeter, R.I., raises money to help families pay for cancer treatments at Massachusetts General Hospital. … Read More
REVA Reaches Out to Youth
Fort Lauderdale, FL. – Travis Werth, chief pilot for REVA, learned a little something when 27 youths from the Fort Lauderdale Junior Fire Explorers visited the air ambulance service hangar at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and observed other operations on the field. “It was another reaffirmation that the aviation industry needs to continue to reach out to youth groups, … Read More
White Paper – The Value Of Open Reporting In A Just Culture
Offical PDF: REVA – White Paper – Just Culture – 20180107 THE GOAL To create an environment where REVA has done everything possible to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees in the workplace, and where the employees are confident in our plan. THE CHALLENGE Discerning between a system that works smoothly to maintain workplace safety and employee satisfaction and … Read More