Sun, Jan 16, 2011
Deliveries Expected In First Half Of 2012
STAT MedEvac has ordered five more twin-engine helicopters,
consisting of three EC135 helicopters and two EC145 helicopters.
The order is part of an ongoing strategy at STAT to continually
upgrade its fleet with the latest aircraft and the newest
technology. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in the first
half of 2012.
STAT MedEvac EC145
STAT MedEvac has been a Eurocopter customer since 1984 and it
became the first air medical provider to operate the EC135 in the
United States in 1997. "We value the strong, ongoing relationship
that we have developed with STAT MedEvac over more than two and a
half decades,” stated Marc Paganini, President and CEO of
American Eurocopter, announcing the order Friday. “As we have
continued to incorporate advanced technology to lead the industry
and meet the growing needs of our customers, STAT has continually
upgraded its fleet with our aircraft and has established itself as
a recognized leader in the air medical industry.”
STAT MedEvac has a fleet of 21 aircraft that consists of 14
EC135s and seven EC145s. Throughout the development of the fleet,
STAT has developed a strategic upgrade and long-term financial plan
that allows it to invest in the newest aircraft and best
technology. These new aircraft will be phased into the fleet and
will help ensure that STAT has the helicopters and the tools to
provide its essential services.
“As we upgrade our helicopters, we always thoroughly
evaluate the aircraft available,” said Doug Garretson,
President and Chief Executive Officer of STAT MedEvac. “We
chose the EC135’s and the EC145’s from American
Eurocopter. It comes down to product performance and support. They
currently are the best products for our missions and the team at
American Eurocopter works with us to help ensure that our aircraft
are available to meet the needs of our crews and our
customers.”
Both the EC135 and the EC145 were designed to meet the unique
requirements of operators in several industries. Because of their
cabin size, flexibility, performance and reliability, the aircraft
have become preferred helicopters in a variety of industries in the
United States, particularly in the air medical services industry.
The EC135 and the EC145 share similar characteristics and their
common cockpit layouts and technology can add up to operational
cost savings and increased training efficiency within an
organization like STAT MedEvac.
“We have standardized on the EC135 and EC145 platforms
because they are the products that best meet our needs and the
additional efficiencies we have been able to establish,”
explains Garretson. “Using a common helicopter platform
allows us to more effectively manage our fleet’s maintenance
program. We are also able to cross-train all our pilots on both
aircraft, which helps ensure maximum flexibility in scheduling and
personnel availability.”
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