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AGREEMENT

Bombardier Defense “Aero-Dienst, with its long-term exper-
tise in ambulance service for our parent
and ADAC Order New company ADAC SE, is very much looking
forward to bring the Bombardier Chal-
lenger 650 into service under our AOC.
Challenger 650 The Challenger 650 is the best aircraft
available for our kind of ambulance
operation as the performance fits per-
The Challenger 650, set for 2026 delivery, will be configured as an fectly to our flight profiles,” he added,
air ambulance for Aero-Dienst, expanding Bombardier Defense’s underlining the decision to opt for this
presence in Germany and Europe. type of aircraft. “Another important
factor for Aero-Dienst is the availability
of intensive care medical equipment
at the highest level for transportation
of up to four patients. Furthermore,
the dimensions of the fuselage with
its large diameter and standing height
enables our med crew to provide the
best possible care for patients during
the flight.”
This order highlights the key attri-
butes of the Challenger 650 aircraft,
including its exceptional short-field
performance and proven reliability,
making it an ideal choice for patient
care. The Challenger 650 features the
widest-in-class passenger door, cabin
space for up to four stretchers, and of-
fers an exceptionally smooth ride with
over 99.9% dispatch reliability and a
range of 4,000 nm (7,408 km). These
Aero-Dienst, with extensive experience in ambulance services for ADAC SE, eagerly anticipates qualities enhance passenger comfort
introducing the Bombardier Challenger 650 under our AOC. and underscore the aircraft’s unique
adaptability for optimal air ambulance
ombardier Defense announced bers and policyholders with first-class configuration.
Brecently that the German automo- services. Thanks to the Challenger 650’s Bombardier Defense boasts dedi-
bile association, Allgemeiner Deutscher long range, we are able to serve our cated in-house engineering and sup-
Automobil-Club (ADAC SE), has placed members worldwide with our own ADAC port teams capable of incorporating
an order for a Bombardier Challenger fleet. The acquisition of this new aircraft customer-requested modifications and
650 aircraft through its subsidiary, is another significant step in our strategy providing comprehensive integration
Aero-Dienst. The aircraft, scheduled for to modernize our fleet and continue to solutions with full certification capa-
delivery in 2026, will be configured as provide the highest level of service to bilities across civilian, military, and
a dedicated air ambulance for Aero- our ADAC members and policyholders.” hybrid operations. Renowned globally
Dienst, ADAC’s primary aircraft operator, Bombardier Defense has signed a for its diverse portfolio of proven and
and will provide medical transportation deal with Aero-Dienst GmbH, a 100% versatile specialized aircraft platforms,
services to ADAC’s global customers. subsidiary of ADAC SE, for a new Bom- Bombardier leverages decades of expe-
This agreement further solidifies Bom- bardier Challenger 650 aircraft, which rience working with numerous special
bardier Defense’s expansion in Germa- Aero-Dienst will convert for dedicated mission operators and leading mission
ny and across the European continent. medevac use. The Challenger 650’s systems integrators.
Sascha Petzold, Board of Manage- extensive range, exceptional short-field Bombardier designs, builds, modifies,
ment ADAC Versicherung AG, said “The performance, and proven reliability and maintains high-performing aircraft
ambulance service of ADAC Versicherung make it ideal for precise and time-sensi- for discerning customers, includ-
AG, in cooperation with Aero-Dienst tive missions, including medical evacu- ing individuals, businesses, govern-
in Nuremberg, has been setting global ations. This agreement further strength- ments, and militaries worldwide. The
standards in the field of patient repatria- ens Bombardier Defense’s presence in company strives to exceed standards
tion for over 50 years. By investing in a Germany and across Europe. by deeply understanding customer
new aircraft, we are reaffirming our com- Dr. Oliver Kosing, one of the two needs and anticipating their unspoken
mitment to providing our ADAC mem- managing directors of Aero-Dienst, said requirements

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