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July 1, 2009

New Corporate Media Site Now Available

Air Methods now has an Internet site designed specifically for the news media and other customers: www.AirMethodsMedia.com, which went on-line June 19.

Last May, Corporate Communications Manager Tracey Budz and District Business Manager John Hultgren shot 55 high definition video clips at the KY-5, KY-6, KY-9, and KY-101 bases. News media can now request a short-duration password from our corporate office to access the web site, where they will find the video clips categorized and where they can preview a low-resolution flash video and then download the full resolution electronic version in a common format that all television stations should be able to edit.

Staff can now direct the media or other customers to our corporate office for access.

Since providing news media with video that shows Air Methods in a positive manner is a very valuable opportunity, ease of use, speed, and the newest 1920 x 1080 HD format were very important features to implement. There are also additional section of the Internet site for high resolution photographs, high resolution art work, and special press release packages.

In July, Budz and Hultgren are scheduled to shoot additional video at the corporate campus and the HBS bases surrounding Denver. All of these video clips will eventually be edited into two HD movies: one for new employees, and one for customers.

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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.