- Mercy Flight Central signed a contract for 4 helicopters with the IFR variant, with delivery of the initially aircraft expected in 2022
- The worlds initially fully FAA IFR-certified single engine in a long time, this plane enables protected operations in small visibility and complicated temperature disorders blended with substantial efficiency and cabin space, when sustaining solitary engine economics
- Virtually 360 AW119s marketed to much more than 130 consumers in 40 countries to date to accomplish a extensive assortment of roles, like EMS, fire-fighting, regulation enforcement, passenger transport, education and government/military services obligations


Leonardo introduced that Mercy Flight Central, a health-related service provider positioned in western New York, has signed a contract for four IFR- accredited AW119Kxs for EMS transportation missions. Shipping of the first aircraft is predicted in 2022.


These new IFR capable plane will make it possible for in-flight crucial care and the transportation of people within just Mercy Flights 150-mile services radius. The AW119Kx in its newest variant is the very first solitary engine helicopter in a long time to meet recent IFR requirements without the need of compromise, which will allow for Mercy Flight pilots to operate the aircraft properly through very low visibility and the demanding weather problems common in this area, owing to highly developed avionics from Genesys Aerosystems and redundant flight devices.


The IFR-able AW119Kx is an great entry place for industrial and community services operators who seek out the highest degree of safety and general performance though running in demanding disorders but holding single engine economics. This brings together with the AW119s exceptional mild-twin like several redundancies of significant methods and cabin spaces, although delivering exceptional dependability and protection.


We are pretty thrilled to introduce the AW119 to the communities we provide, reported Jeff Bartkoski, President/CEO of Mercy Flight Central. This plane will empower us to access those in essential have to have with extra protection and operational enhancements that will advance our treatment for decades of long term use.


We are extremely happy to continue on our partnership with Mercy Flight Central, mentioned William Hunt, Controlling Director of Leonardo Helicopters U.S. Their acquisition of an IFR-qualified AW119 will considerably help their initially responders who routinely fly daily life-preserving missions in inclement climate and will supply productive cabin configuration for client transport and care, enhancing the top-quality provider they offer to their group.


The AW119Kx IFR obtained a very first get in the US EMS marketplace in 2020. This most up-to-date sale continues to expand the share of Leonardo helicopters in the North American EMS sector, which now totals all around 100 throughout a fleet of AW119s, AW109s, AW169s and AW139s.


About the AW119

Built at Leonardos FAA Part 21 manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, the AW119 is a most effective in course one motor helicopter showcasing a state-of-the-artwork avionics program for enhanced situational consciousness, mission success and safety by flight and mission avionics, electricity margin, numerous technique redundancies and crashworthiness. The AW119 is effectively-suited to complete different roles, which includes EMS, fireplace-battling, regulation enforcement, passenger transport, utility, education and government/military services duties. Practically 360 AW119 helicopters have been sold to over 130 prospects in 40 nations around the world. A variant of the AW119 was chosen by the United States Navy to practice the countrys next technology of naval aviators.


About Mercy Flight

Mercy Flight Central was established as a non-revenue in 1992 to give air health-related companies to New York State citizens and past. Since its inception, the group has served additional than 15,000 individuals and grown to roughly 70 workforce. MFCs three base locations provide the regions of the Finger Lakes, Central New York, and Mohawk Valley, including support to the Decreased Adirondacks. The corporation began functions as an superior everyday living assist air ambulance company and has because expanded to turn out to be New Yorks leading critical treatment air health care support with a few helicopters staffed 24/7/365. The aircraft used in transports includes helicopters that can travel in a 150-mile radius of Mercy Flight Centrals foundation spots.
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