{"id":8635,"date":"2022-11-23T10:51:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T14:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/communique-de-presse\/a-new-hangar-specializing-in-air-medical-transport-for-airmedic-in-quebec-city\/"},"modified":"2022-11-23T10:51:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T14:51:39","slug":"a-new-hangar-specializing-in-air-medical-transport-for-airmedic-in-quebec-city","status":"publish","type":"communique-de-presse","link":"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/en\/communique-de-presse\/a-new-hangar-specializing-in-air-medical-transport-for-airmedic-in-quebec-city\/","title":{"rendered":"A new hangar specializing in air medical transport for Airmedic in Quebec City"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>A new hangar specializing in air medical transport for Airmedic in Quebec City<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Qu\u00e9bec, November 22, 2022<\/strong> \u2013 Airmedic is announcing the construction of a new hangar dedicated to air medical transport at Qu\u00e9bec City <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeroportdequebec.com\/fr\">Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)<\/a>. This project aligns with the company\u2019s development plan. It will expand its operational capacity and strengthen its air and helicopter medical transport services.   <\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/nouveau.airmedic.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hangar-Quebec_facade_lowres.jpg\" alt=\"airmedic new hangar specializing in air medical transport for Airmedic in Quebec City Permanent medical team in Quebec City\" width=\"634\" height=\"356\"><\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A Direct Response to Evolving Regional Needs<\/h3>\n<p>The construction of this specialized air medical hangar addresses the growing demand for helicopter and airplane medical evacuations. Offices and a fire-station-style operational area will be integrated into the new building. As a result, these facilities will improve crew response times. This allows Airmedic to intervene more quickly, which is essential in critical situations.    <\/p>\n<p>The building will also accommodate a larger number of aircraft. This air medical infrastructure is a valuable asset that supports the company\u2019s long-term growth.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>The Premier\u2019s recent announcement of a helicopter medical transport program and the growing need to support remote communities create an urgent need for action. Airmedic wants its new air medical facilities to respond effectively to regional needs. We also aim to collaborate with the public sector to strengthen service delivery,<\/em>\u201d said Sophie Larochelle, Chief Executive Officer of Airmedic.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A Strategic Location in the Capitale-Nationale<\/h3>\n<p>Some regions of Qu\u00e9bec have been identified as priorities by Premier Legault. Therefore, this new air medical base in Qu\u00e9bec City will allow for more efficient deployment of available resources. Located at the Qu\u00e9bec City Jean Lesage International Airport, these resources will be able to serve surrounding areas of the Capitale-Nationale more rapidly.   <\/p>\n<p>\u201cPrivate-sector expertise plays a key role in implementing this program,\u201d added Ms. Larochelle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>We are proud that Airmedic has chosen Qu\u00e9bec City Jean Lesage International Airport to build this medical operations center. This initiative fits perfectly with our strategic plan. It helps diversify our activities and strengthens our role as a regional economic driver,<\/em>\u201d said St\u00e9phane Poirier, President and CEO of YQB.<\/p>\n<p>Airmedic currently operates six <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pilatus_PC-12\">PC-12<\/a> aircraft, one <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pilatus_PC-24\">PC-24<\/a> jet, and six <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/en\/fleet-and-team\/\">helicopters dedicated to medical transport<\/a>. In the short term, the company aims to become a rapid-response force and be ready to serve all regions of Qu\u00e9bec.  <\/p>\n<p>-30-<\/p>\n<h4><strong>About Airmedic<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Airmedic is an innovative private Qu\u00e9bec company offering emergency medical assistance and ground and air medical transport throughout the province. It is the only operator in Qu\u00e9bec with its own fleet of airplanes and helicopters dedicated to medical evacuations and interhospital transfers.   <\/p>\n<p>Since 2016, Airmedic has held Accreditation Canada certification. It is also accredited by Transport Canada for IFR flight operations and the use of night vision goggles. These certifications reflect its commitment to delivering high-quality care in a safe environment, 24\/7.   <\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/adherer\">Learn more about Airmedic protection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact :<\/p>\n<p>Airmedic<\/p>\n<p>Rapha\u00eble Bourgault<br \/>\nBusiness Development and Strategic Communications Manager<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Raphaele.bourgault@airmedic.net\">Raphaele.bourgault@airmedic.net<\/a><br \/>\n514-709-9633<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Airmedic is proud to announce the construction of a new hangar dedicated to air medical transport at Qu\u00e9bec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). This new facility is part of the company\u2019s development plan and will increase its operational capacity as well as its air and helicopter medical transport services. 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