United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division (Nasdaq: AIRM), recently delivered a Bell 429 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Helicopter to HALO-Flight in Corpus Christi, Texas, equipped with a customized medical interior.  The aircraft completion took place at the Bell Helicopters facility in Piney Flats, Tenn. and is slated to enter service September 2014.

“Our life saving mission necessitates the need for the best medical equipment possible within our helicopter’s interior to ensure the safety of every patient flown.” said HALO-Flight Executive Director Tom Klassen. “We are pleased to continue our partnership with United Rotorcraft, along with the provided confidence in their ability to consistently match our needs.”

HALO-Flight’s Bell 429 is capable of accommodating up to two patients and three medical attendants.  The medical interior includes United Rotorcraft’s machined EMS floor overlay with an integrated ‘anti-skid surface,’ and a United Rotorcraft ‘roll-on, fold-up’ litter system. On-board medical systems include liquid oxygen (LOX), compressed air, suction, mounts to accommodate carry-on medical equipment, and an abundance of AC power. In addition, the interior lighting is night vision system compatible.

“This delivery follows the completion of a new Bell 407 for HALO-Flight the previous year,” United Rotorcraft President Mike Slattery added. “We appreciate HALO-Flight’s continued confidence in United Rotorcraft’s capabilities, and we look forward to a long partnership ahead.”

Located in Decatur, Texas and Englewood, Colo., United Rotorcraft (www.unitedrotorcraft.com) specializes in the design and manufacture of aeromedical and aerospace technology. United Rotorcraft offers a full range of completion, paint, and MRO services and products for emergency medical services, search and rescue, law enforcement, utility, VIP, and military operators.

Air Methods Corporation (www.airmethods.com) is the global leader in air medical transportation. The Air Medical Services Division is the largest provider of air medical transport services in the United States. The Tourism Division is comprised of Sundance Helicopters, Inc. and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, which provides helicopter tours and charter flights in the Las Vegas/Grand Canyon region and Hawaii, respectively. Air Methods’ fleet of owned, leased or maintained aircraft features over 450 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

About HALO-Flight

HALO-Flight’s (www.Halo-flight.org) mission is to provide emergency medical transport for critically ill or injured persons requiring medical or trauma facilities within our south Texas service area. Emergency assistance is provided to all persons regardless of their ability to pay.

About Bell Helicopter

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Bell Helicopter (www.bellhelicopter.com) has additional plants in Amarillo, Texas and Mirabel, Canada. We maintain key logistics supply and service centers in Europe, Canada, and Singapore as well as in the United States. As the world’s premier provider of vertical lift aircraft, Bell Helicopter continues to provide every customer with products, service and support second to none.