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March 12, 2010 -
American Eurocopter announce that three new EC135s have entered service
with the MedCenter Air Program at
“The EC135 allows
us to put the patient first, both in terms of their medical needs during
transport and the safe execution of the mission,” said Jason Schwebach,
administrative director for MedCenter Air.
“The enhanced
reliability of the EC135’s autopilot and its single pilot IFR capability
were important considerations in our choice of aircraft,” continued
Schwebach. “The aircraft are also equipped with the latest safety
features including Night Vision Goggles, GPWS, color weather radar,
satellite tracking, and redundant communication systems.” |
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The EC135 is the twin-engine platform of choice for air medical
operators, accounting for 60 percent of all twin-engine air medical
services deliveries over the past decade. The Fenestron tail rotor and
rear clamshell doors offer the safest and easiest loading possible,
while the aircraft’s anti-resonance isolation system ensures that
patients are given the smoothest possible ride. The EC135 offers
excellent maneuverability for landing in confined areas and is
environmentally friendly.
“The EC135 has an extremely low noise signature and the exhaust system
produces less fumes than many other helicopters,” added Schwebach. “As
an organization operating within the healthcare system, that was another
feature that was important to us.”
MedCenter Air has three bases that serve parts of North and |
Carolinas
HealthCare System includes 32 affiliated hospitals in North and
CHS’s flagship
facility is
Levine Children’s
Hospital has been recognized as one of “
American
Eurocopter is a helicopter manufacturer that produces, markets, sells
and supports the broadest range of civil and para-public helicopters
offered by any manufacturer in the |
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