10 July 2020: Sundt Air and Textron Aviation have signed a contract for the two Beechcraft King Air 350C turboprop aircraft for the Greece Ministry of Health. In the current COVID-19 pandemic this aircraft with its cargo door and a Spectrum Aeromed dual stretcher system is an aircraft of choice to support air ambulance and medevac in Greece.
The King Air 350C is complete aircraft equipped with redesigned stretchers to accommodate bariatric patients and incubators raised by electrically powered loading devices. Additionally, medical cabinets, on-board oxygen with overhead lighting and equipment mounts, stowaway tables and adjustable seats provide an easy-to-sanitize, comfortable work environment for the medical staff and passengers.
“The King Air 350 aircraft combines proven performance with innovative cockpit technology and an easily accessible cabin, making it an ideal medevac platform for the Ministry of Health of Greece,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales for Textron Aviation. “With the turboprop’s impressive short-field capabilities and custom-built medical interior, the Ministry of Health and its operating partners will be able to serve an enduring mission throughout Greece.”
The Ministry of Greece has also utilised Textron Aviation’ ProAdvantage program which covers maintenance costs for a predictable hourly rate for low fixed operation cost.
The aircraft will be owned by Ministry of Health while the Hellenic Air Force will oversee the maintenance and operation in support of disaster relief, medical rescue, inter-hospital transfer and repatriation to mainland health care services Medical staff from the National Centres for Emergency Care will administer medical care to patients aboard the aircraft.
