Global Medical Response adds 15 Bell 407GXis
Global Medical Response earlier this month ordered 15 IFR-equipped Bell 407GXis.
Global Medical Response is adding 15 Bell 407GXis fitted with IFR configuration kits to its total fleet of 250 Bell helicopters. The emergency medical services (EMS) operator has an option to buy another nine aircraft.
“Bell is proud to continue our relationship with Global Medical Response, one of the largest air medical service operators in the world. We are thrilled with our customer’s decision to expand its fleet with the Bell 407GXi platform,” said Danny Maldonado, chief commercial officer, Bell. “When it comes to our air medical operators getting to their patients, we recognise that minutes matter. With the Bell 407GXi, operators benefit from its advanced capabilities and reliability that gets them quickly to where it matters most.”
Global Medical Response operates 387 bases across all 50 US states and internationally. GMR provides both life-saving care and acute out-of-hospital patient care. The operator also supports other air missions, including critical care transport and emergency disaster response.
“At Global Medical Response, we recognise the vital role air ambulances play in providing timely, life-saving care across a diverse landscape,” said Daniel Sweeza, national president of Air Operations for Global Medical Response. “Expanding our fleet allows us to further bridge the gap of access to healthcare. With this expansion, we are reinforcing our commitment to being there when every second counts, ensuring that patients have rapid access to advanced critical care, no matter where they are.”
The Bell 407GXi can cruise at 133 kts (246 km/h) and offers single-pilot IFR capability. Equipped with and adjustable cabin space, the helicopter enables operators to perform in demanding environments while carrying essential medical equipment, according to the manufacturer.
Meanwhile, earlier this month, the business revealed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, which included six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s. Following the order, GMR is expected be among the first in North America to operate IFR-capable H125 helicopters.
