HALO-Flight becomes first U.S. HEMS operator to implement GPMS HUMS

Press Release by HALO-Flight, Inc. | February 20, 2025

HALO-Flight, South Texas' nonprofit emergency air ambulance service will be the first Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) in the United States to install the Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) on their newest Bell 407GXi aircraft.

By 2026, HALO-Flight will enhance all fleet to the Bell 407GXi helicopters, incorporating the latest technology, including Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability to enhance operational safety. The addition of HUMS further strengthens this modernization effort, delivering real-time aircraft monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities to keep aircraft mission-ready while streamlining maintenance operations.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance the safety and efficiency of our operations,” said Travis Patterson, CEO of HALO-Flight. “Implementing Foresight MX allows us to take a proactive approach to maintenance, reducing unscheduled downtime and ensuring our aircraft are always ready to respond. This investment is not just about technology—it’s about ensuring we can continue to serve our South Texas community with the highest level of reliability and critical care.”

In the News

HALO-Flight’s implementation of GPMS’s Foresight MX HUMS has been featured by several respected aviation and news outlets:

• Airmed & Rescue – “HALO-Flight becomes first U.S. HEMS operator to implement GPMS HUMS”
  (Feb 24, 2025) Coverage confirming HALO-Flight’s milestone and its technical significance in the HEMS industry.
• RotorHub International – “This time it’s personal: HALO‑Flight selects Foresight MX”
  (Feb 21, 2025) Includes quotes from HALO‑Flight leadership and GPMS, and highlights the safety impact of this adoption.
• HeliHub.com – “GPMS marks first HUMS install on a U.S. EMS helicopter”
  (Feb 21, 2025) Industry-level confirmation of HALO‑Flight’s status as the first EMS operator in the U.S. to deploy Foresight MX.
• JustHelicopters.com — “HALO‑Flight Becomes First US HEMS Operator to Implement GPMS HUMS”
  (Feb 24, 2025) Industry-wide press release confirming the first installation milestone
• KRIS 6 News – “First look: HALO-Flight reveals its newest helicopter equipped with monitoring system”
  (Apr 14, 2025) Local news feature showcasing HALO-Flight’s upgraded Bell 407GXi helicopter with GPMS HUMS installed. Watch the YouTube video
• (August 8, 2025) "HALO-Flight becomes first U.S. HEMS operator -GPMS HUMS feature by GPMS International” youtube video: