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Fri, Feb 17, 2012

Metro Aviation Orders Five EC145s

Joins Louisiana Fleet Of 17 Used In EMS Work

American Eurocopter reports that Metro Aviation has signed for five more EC145 helicopters. The agreement is for three firm orders with an additional two options. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in March and it will be joining a fleet that currently includes 17 EC145s.

“We are pleased to be adding additional EC145s to our fleet as we continue to offer our services to the preeminent medical providers in the United States,” said Mike Stanberry, President of Metro Aviation. “Eurocopter helicopters represent the core of our fleet, and the capabilities these aircraft offer the programs we serve help them succeed in their air transport operations.

“The EC145 provides us with a solid combination of performance, safety, reliability and versatility,” added Stanberry. “It suits the needs of the programs we work with very well. It is an excellent aircraft for air medial operations.”

The twin-engine EC145’s performance and range, coupled with the large cabin, extra payload capacity and visibility, provide operators with multi-mission capabilities. Along with its high-set main and tail rotors and rear-loading clamshell doors, these features have made the EC145 popular with a large number of EMS programs worldwide.

Metro Aviation, based in Shreveport, LA, has been in the air medical service business for over 30 years. The company currently operates a fleet of 91 rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, which includes 81 Eurocopter helicopters. With these aircraft, Metro Aviation serves 25 programs across the United States.

FMI: www.eurocopterusa.com

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