Keystone Med-Flight LLC (“Keystone”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawke Aerospace, today announced it has earned the Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) 2012 Operator Safety Award. This coveted honor is presented to helicopter operators who operated without accident in the previous year. HAI acknowledged Keystone for its outstanding 2012 safety record and accident-free flight hours.

“This award is a reflection of the dedication and professionalism of our pilots and maintenance technicians as well as our commitment to our “Safety First!” philosophy,” said Keystone’s President, Paul Rayhill.

Joseph Hawke, Chairman and CEO of parent company Hawke Aerospace Group, stated, “Keystone is totally committed to reducing accident risk and upholding the highest safety standards”.

Keystone Med-Flight has been awarded the safety award for every year it has been a certified Part 135 operator.

About Keystone Med Flight

Based in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Keystone Med-Flight is an FAA Certified Air Carrier and is wholly owned by Hawke Aerospace Holdings, LLC. Keystone provides the highest quality air medical operations, management, consulting and maintenance services. Keystone currently operates five aircraft, including two brand new Agusta SPIFR A109E helicopters, under contract to Tenet Healthcare Corp./Hahnemann University Hospital’s MidAtlantic Medevac program.