{"id":8636,"date":"2022-11-04T16:46:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T20:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/communique-de-presse\/increase-in-airmedics-helicopter-fleet\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T14:47:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T18:47:07","slug":"increase-in-airmedics-helicopter-fleet","status":"publish","type":"communique-de-presse","link":"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/en\/communique-de-presse\/increase-in-airmedics-helicopter-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Increase in Airmedic\u2019s Helicopter Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Increase in Airmedic\u2019s Helicopter Fleet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Saint-Hubert, November 4, 2022 <\/strong>\u2013 Airmedic is announcing the addition of new helicopters to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airmedic.net\/en\/fleet-and-team\/\">fleet<\/a>, which is expanding from two to six aircraft. This announcement was made at the Snowmobile and Quad Show. The company has acquired four BK117 helicopters. As a result, Airmedic is reaffirming its commitment to expanding its reach across Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A Strategic Acquisition to Improve Emergency Response<\/h3>\n<p>The new aircraft come from <a href=\"https:\/\/stars.ca\/\">STARS<\/a>, Airmedic\u2019s equivalent in Western Canada. These helicopters are designed exclusively for medical transport. Because of this addition, Airmedic is better equipped to meet the growing demand for emergency care.<\/p>\n<p>According to Jean-Patrick Laflamme, Communications Manager at Airmedic: \u201c<em>The acquisition of these aircraft will help optimize the use of our existing infrastructure for prehospital and interfacility transport. Private-sector expertise plays a key role in the success of this program.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">High-Performance Aircraft to Serve All Regions<\/h3>\n<p>BK117 helicopters are twin-engine aircraft. Therefore, they can land on all types of helipads, including in urban environments. In addition, their ability to fly under instrument flight rules (IFR) allows safe operations in challenging weather conditions. Finally, the use of night vision goggles ensures 24\/7 medical coverage.<\/p>\n<p>These new aircraft complement the current fleet, which includes six <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pilatus_PC-12\">PC-12s<\/a> and one <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pilatus_PC-24\">PC-24<\/a> jet. Thus, the company is becoming an even faster and more effective rapid-response force.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">An Essential Service for Remote Regions<\/h3>\n<p>For more than ten years, Airmedic has been a leading provider of air and helicopter medical transport in Qu\u00e9bec. The company relies on dedicated teams, strong infrastructure, and specialized aircraft. Thanks to this constant availability, Airmedic improves response times. It also helps prevent service gaps in health facilities during interfacility transfers.<\/p>\n<p>-30-<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Airmedic<\/strong><\/p>\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 been certified by <a href=\"https:\/\/accreditation.ca\/\">Accreditation Canada<\/a>. It is also accredited by Transport Canada for IFR operations and the use of night vision goggles. These certifications highlight its commitment to providing 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>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 used its presence at the Snowmobile and Quad Show to announce the acquisition of four BK117 helicopters, strengthening its ability to operate across all regions of Qu\u00e9bec. As a result, Airmedic\u2019s fleet is expanding from two to six helicopters. 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