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October
27, 2008
Air
Methods Receives $17 Million Contract from
Sikorsky Aircraft Company
Company
will Provide Medical Interior Systems for HH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter
Originally
released by Air Methods Corporation
Denver,
Colo. – Air Methods Corporation (NasdaqGS: AIRM), the largest air
medical transportation company in the world, today announced its Products
Division has been awarded a contract in excess of $17 million from
Sikorsky Aircraft Company for production of 48 HH-60M Black Hawk
Multi-Mission Medevac Interior Systems. Production has started and is
anticipated to be completed by the third quarter 2010.
“Through
this contract, Air Methods is pleased to continue to be part of the U.S.
Army’s historic efforts to modernize its air ambulance fleet,” said
Art Torwirt, vice president, Air Methods Products Division. “Our
interior system allows this proven airframe to convert from one
configuration to another in a matter of minutes which maximizes the
effectiveness, utility, and overall value of the HH-60M.”
The
HH-60M is the medical evacuation configuration of the newest version of
the Black Hawk. The HH-60M provides additional payload and range, advanced
digital avionics, better handling, active vibration control and improved
survivability over past versions. The aircraft can support medical,
personnel or cargo transport missions and is equipped with
state-of-the-art medical systems to provide critical care for up to six
patients. Medical systems include a Patient Loading System, an on-board
oxygen generation system, medical suction, patient monitors and high
intensity NVG compatible lighting. The aircraft is also equipped with
advanced avionics and special mission systems to assist the crew in
locating and rescuing injured personnel. Specialized equipment includes a
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) system and an external rescue hoist.
Air
Methods Corporation (www.airmethods.com) is a leader in emergency air
medical transportation and medical services. The Hospital Based Services
Division is the largest provider of air medical transport services for
hospitals. The Community Based Services Division is the largest
community-based provider of air medical services. The Products Division
specializes in the design and manufacture of aeromedical and aerospace
technology. The Company's fleet of owned, leased or maintained aircraft
features over 320 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
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About
Air Methods Kentucky
Air
Methods Kentucky is a full-service air medical transport system covering
Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Founded in 1982 as the first civilian air medical program in Kentucky,
in 1995 it became the first air medical program in the state to earn
CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems)
accreditation. It operates 10 helicopter ambulances and one
fixed wing ambulance throughout its region, with state offices
headquartered in Lexington. With a mission of safety, quality, and
integrity, Air Methods Kentucky is committed to providing its patients
and medical and emergency service partners with a high level of care and
professionalism. For more information about Air Methods Kentucky,
visit http://www.airmethodsky.com.
About
Air Methods Corporation
Air
Methods Kentucky is owned by Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ:
AIRM),
the nation’s largest
provider of air medical emergency transport services and systems. The company is dedicated exclusively to air medical transport,
focusing on the quality of care to patients, and safety in
aviation operations. With 27 years of experience, the company transports more than
84,000 patients annually who require intensive medical care from
either the scene of an accident or general care hospitals to
highly skilled trauma centers or tertiary care centers. For
more information about Air Methods Corporation, visit http://www.airmethods.com.
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