Metro Aviation
visited with representatives from Boston MedFlight and American Eurocopter
recently to begin production of MedFlight’s new EC145. The new aircraft will replace one of their
two BK117 C1s. The new fleet configuration will include the EC145, BK117, and
the S76.
“We are excited about operating our very first EC145 and look forward to having this aircraft help us provide safe and exceptional care to our community,” said Charles Blathras, Chief Operations Manager for Boston MedFlight. “In addition to our first EC145, this is also our first experience working with Metro Aviation for the completion phase of this aircraft and we appreciate their focus on providing a product and service that meets our needs.”
The new aircraft
will include the Metro Aviation EMS kit, Stryker MX Pro Litter, onboard LOX system,
medical seating for three and other custom features. The aircraft will also be equipped with North
Flight Data Systems’ Light Aircraft Recording System (LARS), Metro Aviation STC
Super Night Scanner, SX5 Mini Night Sun, and a balloon pump.
Metro clearly has the experience to produce innovative
solutions for the unique operational needs of the air medical provider. They
have a systematic and methodical approach, which has provided us with a clear
understanding of what to expect and is both simplistic and creative. Having now
been welcomed into the Metro family of customers with that unique ‘southern
hospitality’ and with a collaborative effort, we look forward to a superior
product that will be the cornerstone of our fleet,” said Blathras.
Boston MedFlight is
a critical care transport service transporting seriously ill or injured
patients throughout New England. The
program is utilized for inter-facility transport, as well as scene response,
neonatal intensive care transports and intra-aortic balloon pump flights.
Source: Metro Aviation