Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, hosted a special signing ceremony during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) with Air Methods announcing the signed purchase agreement for three Bell 407GXis to to be added to their fleet along with celebrating a recently accepted delivery of a Bell 429, further expanding their air medical capabilities. This announcement comes on the heels of an announcement made earlier this year at VAI Verticon with Air Methods signing a Master Purchasing Agreement for up to 27 aircraft.
“Bell is proud to serve as a trusted company and helicopter provider to Air Methods with the continued expansion of their Bell fleet,” said Lane Evans, managing director for North America Sales. “The technology and performance capabilities of these aircraft are unmatched, and we look forward to continue supporting their life saving mission for years to come.”
With nearly 300 bases serving 47 states, Air Methods transports more than 100,000 patients every year, clocking over 150,000 flight hours. With the addition of their newly acquired Bell 429 and upon the future addition of the Bell 407GXis, they anticipate a decrease in response times, allowing them to better support the communities they serve.
“Adding these aircraft to our fleet reinforces our commitment to our patients and delivering lifesaving care to them when minutes matter most,” said Air Methods CEO Rob Hamilton. “They represent the core of our 399-aircraft fleet, and we look forward to continuing to build on that foundation.”
