Air Methods Signs HCare Contract for EC135 Helicopters

Air Methods, the largest civil operator of Airbus helicopters worldwide and a leading air medical service provider, has signed a HCare support contract with Airbus to cover its fleet of EC135 helicopters.

The order expands the number of Air Methods aircraft covered by Airbus support and services to 111, making Air Methods the largest HCare-covered single-operator civil helicopter fleet in the world. The deal is also the largest HCare contract signed with any civil customer to date.

“Safety and being ready and available are the keys to the success of our critical care mission,” said Leo Morrissette, EVP Operations. “To support our high demand operation, we value strong working partnerships with industry OEM’s and this contract formalizes and optimizes the process between Air Methods and Airbus in order to focus on delivery, results, and a path to continuous improvement.”

Air Methods delivers lifesaving care to more than 70,000 people annually.

“Our team is proud of our longstanding success with Air Methods and the opportunity to provide the overall best experience in support and cost control,” said Anthony Baker, vice president of support and services for Airbus Helicopters North America. “With comprehensive HCare coverage, our customers can enjoy even greater peace of mind while helping meet long-term support and financial goals, so they can focus their attention where it needs to be - on their critical life-saving missions.”

In the United States, Airbus supports a regional fleet of more than 3,100 helicopters with a local presence dating back more than 50 years.

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