(21 July 2022, 11:15 +07)
London’s Air Ambulance Charity (LAAC), the
helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) for the UK’s capital,
has ordered two Airbus H135s for the renewal of its fleet.
The two helicopters will be delivered in 2024 and
will operate primarily from LAAC’s helipad base at the Royal
London Hospital in Whitechapel which is one of the highest in
Europe.
LAAC’s advanced trauma team treated 1,713 patients in
2021.
London Air Ambulance Airbus H135
Charles Newitt, LAAC Deputy CEO, said, “We are
very impressed with the medical capability that we can pack into
the H135. The issue of ground safety is very important to us as we
frequently have to operate into physically constrained emergency
locations with a constant risk of the public being present. The
compact size of the H135 plus its Fenestron tail rotor and high
ground clearance are attractive features for us.”
The H135 can be fitted with a wide range of EMS
configurations, providing direct access and ample room for patient
care.
The helicopter recently received an alternate
gross weight increase for an additional 265lbs (120kg) of useful
load.
“We are extremely honoured to have received this
order from one of the world’s most prestigious aeromedical
operators,” said Airbus Helicopters UK Head of Civil Business Gary
Clark. “It’s nearly 35 years since we provided LAAC’s first ever
helicopter – a Dauphin – and it will be very satisfying to once
again see them flying our helicopters.”
Airbus provided approximately 55% of the 2,600 EMS
helicopters flying in the world and two-thirds of the air
ambulance fleet in the UK.
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