Global Medical Response signs a contract for the purchase of three more Bell 407GXi helicopter air ambulances.
Bell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., announced that a purchase agreement had been signed for three additional Bell 407GXi aircraft to be delivered to Global Medical Response (GMR) by the end of 2023. The three Bell 407GX is will be added to GMR’s limited-edition 220 Bell helicopter fleet, which is used for emergency medical operations across North America.
“As one of the largest air medical service operators in the world, we are honored that GMR has chosen to add the Bell 407GXi to its emergency services fleet,” said Lane Evans, director, North American Sales. “Bell is fully committed to GMR’s mission, and we are proud to continue supporting them with these versatile aircraft,” he further added.
GMR, which serves more than 4,000 communities and has 39,000 employees, is the biggest medical transport business in the world. GMR plays a crucial part in offering secure transportation to communities as a partner with significant emergency medical organisations like American Medical Response, Rural Metro Fire, Air Evac Lifeteam, REACH Air Medical Services, Med-Trans Corporation, AirMed International, and Guardian Flight. GMR transported more than 125,000 patients in 2021 for treatment that saved their lives.
“As we grow our fleet to better serve our communities, these Bell 407GXi aircraft will better enable our emergency medical responders to reach those who need care at a moment’s notice,” said Ted Van Horne, Chief Operating Officer of Global Medical Response. “Our fleet of Bell aircraft are essential to our crews of flight nurses, pilots, paramedics and the emergency support we provide. We appreciate the partnership we have with Bell and their support in our life-saving emergency missions,” he further added.
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With nearly 500 HAA-configured aircraft flying every day and logging more than 1 million flight hours, Bell demonstrates its unmatched support for the air medical services sector. With its advanced avionics and communication systems, including its Garmin’s G1000H NXi Integrated Flight Deck with high-definition imagery and faster processors, the Bell 407GXi offers crucial capabilities when transferring patients. Increased brightness and clarity, quicker startup and map rendering, and connectivity to tablets and smartphones are all features of the advanced displays.
