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Mitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for 2 Leonardo AW169

Paris, 20/06/2023 – Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo new orders for two AW169 light intermediate twin helicopters at the 54th International Paris Air Show. One helicopter will be delivered to a local firefighting governmental organization, while the other has Leer másMitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for 2 Leonardo AW169[…]

Bell 429 EMS by Aerolite, Spectrum Aeromed and United RotorCraft

The Bell 429 twin-engine light helicopter demonstrates its elevated value in EMS missions around the world: when the emergencies happen, the minutes matter. For first emergency responders, being able to access the necessary air medical equipment to navigate in life-threatening situations is imperative. With the Bell 429’s three lightweight and spacious HEMS interior kit options, first Leer másBell 429 EMS by Aerolite, Spectrum Aeromed and United RotorCraft[…]

Six more Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Australia

Rome, 03/03/2023 – Leonardo has announced further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter in Australia at Avalon, with orders for a total of six aircraft by three different prime operators: Babcock Australasia (Babcock), RACQ CQ Rescue (CQ Rescue) and StarFlight Australia. All six aircraft will be delivered from Leonardo’s Vergiate final Leer másSix more Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Australia[…]

Life Flight Network adds 4 Bell 407GXi air ambulance

Fort Worth, Texas. Feb. 6, 2023 – Bell Textron Inc. has announced that Life Flight Network will add four more Bell 407GXi helicopters to its air ambulance fleet. Life Flight Network is the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country. These new aircraft will bring Life Flight Network’s current operating fleet to seven Bell 407GXi Leer másLife Flight Network adds 4 Bell 407GXi air ambulance[…]

Air Zermatt signs for the third Bell 429 helicopter

Cologne, Germany (10 November, 2022) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced a signed purchase agreement for a Bell 429 to Air Zermatt. This aircraft marks the third Bell 429 in HEMS configuration to operate in the Swiss transportation and rescue company’s active fleet. “Air Zermatt operates in one of the most demanding Leer másAir Zermatt signs for the third Bell 429 helicopter[…]

HEMS operations in Europe with the Bell 429 helicopter

Having the best possible aircraft available is essential when it comes to the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) mission and the Bell 429 is the response. For many emergency scenarios, EMS helicopters remain the sole method of transporting patients to hospitals – whether it’s due to the patient being in an inhospitable prehospital location or Leer másHEMS operations in Europe with the Bell 429 helicopter[…]

First Bell 407GXi helicopter to be based in Israel

Cologne, Germany (08 November 2022) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, today announced the delivery of the first Bell 407GXi for a customer from Israel. The aircraft was purchased by cousins Yossi and Yoav Avrahami. The aircraft acceptance took place at the Bell facility in Mirabel and is currently en route to Israel. Leer másFirst Bell 407GXi helicopter to be based in Israel[…]

USCG MH-60T medevac cruise​ ship passenger near Chatham Strait

KODIAK, Alaska​ — A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk Medium-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew medevac (medical evacuation) a cruise ship passenger at the entrance to​ Chatham Strait​ near Juneau, Alaska, Tuesday. A Coast Guard Air Station​ Sitka​ aircrew aboard an MH-60T Jayhawk rescue (MRR) helicopter​ arrived on scene at approximately 4 p.m., deployed the rescue swimmer,​ hoisted​ the 62-year-old man and a Leer másUSCG MH-60T medevac cruise​ ship passenger near Chatham Strait[…]

CareFlite adds Bell 407GXi to air ambulance fleet

Fort Worth, TX – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced that CareFlite has signed an agreement to purchase a Bell 407GXi helicopter outfitted with an IFR configuration kit. “With CareFlite’s new Bell 407GXi and the two IFR certified Bell 429s currently in its fleet, Careflite will continue to facilitate around-the-clock critical care to patients Leer másCareFlite adds Bell 407GXi to air ambulance fleet[…]

Leonardo receives a new order for AW139 EMS/SAR for Australia

The helicopters will be supplied by leading operator CHC Australia to Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (EHRS), with delivery in early 2023 The leading helicopter model in Australia for EMS, the AW139 has been chosen by several operators with a fleet of over 60 units today also performing law enforcement, offshore and government duties Leer másLeonardo receives a new order for AW139 EMS/SAR for Australia[…]

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