Airbus and Lindo Explore HEMS Cabin Disinfection

Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Australia Pacific are partnering with Australian health technology developer Lindo to explore integrating antimicrobial blue light disinfection technology into helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) aircraft.

Under a memorandum of understanding, the partners will work to develop the feasibility of an “occupant-safe, constant disinfection solution.” This will initially focus on system integration and validation of the technology, with a view toward applying a certified solution to aircraft in the longer term. This would focus on supporting HEMS programs in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Lindo believes the capability to provide “autonomous, continuous disinfection” within a high-tempo critical care environment is a vital tool for enhancing safety. According to Lindo CEO and founder Robert Gangi, this project is “taking a meaningful step towards reducing pathogen transmission in critical care transport, while maintaining the operational efficiency these missions require.”

As well as providing a cleaner working environment, the technology could also help deliver faster transport by cutting down turnaround times between missions.