Medical transport services company Air Methods, which operates from 300 locations in the U.S., has signed a contract with Spectro Jet-Care (Booth B7817) to provide oil and engine analysis services for Air Methods' fleet of 450 helicopters and airplanes.
Forty-year-old Spectro Jet-Care provides a range of services to clients in 140 countries, including aircraft oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel, debris, and filter analysis, as well as engine trend monitoring by gas path analysis. These tests are designed to identify operational issues at the earliest possible stage. The company has laboratories in the U.S., UK, and Switzerland and holds approvals and preferred supplier status from companies that include Safran Helicopter Engines, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Honeywell Aerospace, Leonardo Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters, and ZF Gearboxes.
“We understand the challenging environments in which the Air Methods teams work and the critical nature of the operation of their fleet," said Alan Baker, international sales and marketing manager at Spectro Jet-Care. "Our fast sample turnaround, experienced technical teams, and 24/7 availability for AOG samples allows us to provide a first-class analysis service."