Boston MedFlight orders an EC145 helicopter
Boston MedFlight begins phased fleet upgrade with an order for a new Eurocopter EC145 helicopter to replace one of their BK117s.
American Eurocopter has announced that Boston MedFlight has placed an order for an EC145 helicopter for emergency air medical transport.
Boston MedFlight selected the EC145 as the best aircraft to replace their current fleet of BK117s. The first new helicopter delivery is slated for August and is the beginning of a phased fleet replacement programme.
“We are excited about this addition to our fleet,” said Boston MedFlight medical director and chief executive officer Suzanne Wedel. “This new helicopter will help us continue to provide exceptional care to the people of Massachusetts and the islands.”
“American Eurocopter has a long-standing relationship with Boston MedFlight,” said American Eurocopter vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Treg Manning. “We are excited and proud to have the EC145 contribute to this highly successful operation.”