The hunting season is in full swing, and many of you are returning with well-earned catches. Your efforts in preparing your blinds, analyzing the terrain, and observing animal behavior have paid off. At every step, we accompany you in your adventures like a guardian angel in the sky. We are always ready to intervene to ensure your safety. In fact, we have also prepared the ground. By analyzing our environment and the evolving needs of our members, we have chosen to add the Pilatus PC-24 to our fleet. This medical aircraft, unique in its category in Canada, is perfectly suited for long distances and Québec conditions.
Purchasing the Pilatus PC-24, the only commercial aircraft in its category in Canada, will allow us to offer specialized medical services across several regions and expand our service offerings to our members, whether corporate or private.
The versatility of the PC-24
The PC-24 is a versatile and agile aircraft. It can land on very short and minimally developed runways, including gravel. As a result, we significantly expand our airborne medical coverage while continuing to work with our partners on the ground. Thanks to this acquisition, we reduce medical repatriation times. Consequently, we save even more lives.
With a volume of 14.20 m³ and a rear cargo door, the PC-24 can easily be converted into a medical evacuation unit. Its top speed of 815 km/h and range of 3,400 km allow it to cover vast territories quickly.
This aircraft meets all medical transport standards. It can handle critical cases while maintaining a high level of safety. Its design also allows access to almost 100% of Québec and international airports, including the shortest runways.
Multidisciplinary teams on board
As you know, the composition of the crew will remain the same across our current aircraft, both planes and helicopters. In addition to pilots and first officers, the Pilatus PC-24 intervention team includes nurses, respiratory therapists, or qualified flight paramedics.
Also, as we already offer, an accompanying person can always be present during the transfer. This approach prevents staff shortages at public health centers and provides greater flexibility in managing evacuations.
The PC-24 has been tested under extreme conditions in northern Québec. This validation process confirms that it is perfectly adapted to our climate and territory. Its versatility allows it to carry out multiple types of missions while adhering to the strictest safety standards. From today onward, our teams will be able to land on all runways in Québec and beyond.
The hunting season is in full swing, and we have all the trophies we deserve.
Enjoy the colors and the beauty nature has to offer, and rest assured that we are doing everything to make your safety our top priority.
Have a wonderful fall season.
Sophie Larochelle, Chief Executive Officer
