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Metro Aviation Shows off Advanced Comms
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The Louisiana-based company has nearly four decades of Heli-Expos under its belt
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Metro Aviation is showcasing an Airbus Helicopters EC145C2e from Benefis Mercy Flight this week at Heli-Expo 2024. The company operates more than 170 helicopters and airplanes for medical providers in 27 states and the District of Columbia.
The EC145 on display represents the first aircraft in its fleet to be equipped with the Axnes PNG wireless intercom extension system, which gives flight crews the ability to remain in continuous communication even when they are outside the aircraft. Mercy Flight has been a Metro customer since 2000.
This year’s show comes full circle for the Louisiana-based company, which is now the world’s largest air medical completions provider and traditional HEMS operator.
“We’re thrilled to be returning to Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California,” said Metro Aviation v-p Todd Stanberry. “This is where my father first witnessed the industry-wide excitement surrounding what was a first back then: the helicopter air ambulance. That was nearly 40 years ago, and we have not missed a Heli-Expo since.”