AM-CC Hails Arrival of Medical Helicopter in Fuerteventura as Historic Island Health Milestone

The Majorera Assembly–Canary Coalition (AM‑CC) has welcomed the definitive deployment of a medicalized helicopter permanently based in Fuerteventura, describing it as “one of the most significant health advances of recent years” on the island.

“One of the most significant health advances of recent years.”

The aircraft fulfills a long‑standing demand from the Majorera population and will enhance emergency response capabilities across a territory marked by geographic dispersion and long distances.

The new helicopter is part of the renewal of the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) fleet, driven by the Health Department of the Government of the Canary Islands, with a total investment of €39 million. Three advanced‑life‑support medicalized aircraft have now been added, based in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura.

Each helicopter is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology, including mechanical ventilators, neonatal incubators, high‑flow oxygen therapy systems, and cardiopulmonary life‑support equipment. The crew comprises a pilot, a commander, and specialized emergency medical personnel.

AM‑CC emphasizes that the permanent base in Fuerteventura will enable continuous 24‑hour operation year‑round, representing a substantial improvement in urgent healthcare provision.

Criticism of the Previous Legislature

The party also points out that this demand was ignored during the previous term, when the government of the so‑called Pact of the Flowers deemed the investment too costly to allocate exclusively to Fuerteventura.

• The helicopter’s incorporation has become possible thanks to the current regional executive and an amendment submitted by AM‑CC deputies in the Parliament of the Canary Islands to include the resource in the budget.
• Coordination among administrations—namely the Government of the Canary Islands, the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, and the island’s municipalities—has been highlighted as a key factor in turning the project into reality.

More Resources for Medical Transport

Despite this progress, AM‑CC stresses the need to further strengthen the island’s urgent medical transport system. The coalition announced it will continue to demand the addition of at least two new sanitary ambulances to accommodate population growth and improve coverage.

Other health improvements championed during the current legislature include:

• The launch of the Hemodynamics Unit at the Virgen de la Peña Hospital.
• Advances toward the future South Hospital in La Lajita.
• Strengthening of home care services for palliative patients.

With the arrival of the medicalized helicopter, Fuerteventura takes a decisive step forward in enhancing its health system, bolstering resources for emergency situations, and moving toward more efficient, island‑appropriate care.