Emergency medical transport provider Stat MedEvac has placed orders for three new Airbus H135s equipped with the OEM’s Helionix avionics suite, which, when delivered by the end of the year, will make the Pennsylvania-based aeromedical company the first in the U.S. to operate air ambulance helicopters so equipped.
Helionix consists of two computers, which feed up to four electronic displays along with a four-axis autopilot to reduce pilot workload and a Traffic Advisory System that improves safety by helping pilots detect and avoid other aircraft. “Helionix is the latest Airbus product improvement that will significantly enhance the safety of helicopter operations,” noted Chris Emerson, president of Airbus Helicopters (Booth 7648).
One of the largest air medical providers in the U.S., Stat MedEvac will use the new helicopters to replace older aircraft in its fleet, which operates out of 17 locations in the Pennsylvania area.
“The addition of these H135s builds upon Stat’s commitment to safety," said Doug Garretson, president and CEO of the company, which was the first medical transport team to operate the type in North America. “We are thankful the H135 series continues to evolve, enabling us to operate to the standards we set. We continue to invest in twin-engine, IFR platforms, and the H135 delivers what we need to meet our goals for the product and support.”