Sun, Sep 04, 2016
Airbus Helicopters EC145e Delivered To Provide Emergency Air Transport
Metro Aviation has welcomed West Michigan Air Care (WMAC) to the Metro family with the delivery of an EC145e and assumption of operations of the Kalamazoo-based air medical program beginning September 1.
“West Michigan Air Care has provided quality service since 1993, and we are happy to help them continue their legacy,” said Metro President Mike Stanberry. “They were among the first 25 programs in the nation to receive the CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services) certification, and we believe WMAC and Metro share a commitment to excellence that will be the foundation for a lasting partnership.”
Until now, WMAC has operated under their own Part 135 certificate, but contracted with Metro to allow staff to solely focus on the excellent level of care they’re known for, while also reducing overhead operating costs. “Metro Aviation has an excellent track record of providing safe, high quality air transport services and will be an excellent partner for Air Care as we continue the important work of stabilizing and transporting critically ill and injured adults, children and infants from our region,” said Charles Zeller, M.D., WMAC Board Chair.
“We look forward to this new partnership with a great deal of enthusiasm.”
WMAC currently flies a Dauphin, but will utilize the EC145e until making the final decision for their permanent aircraft configuration. WMAC is a cooperative program sponsored by Borgess Medical Center and Bronson Methodist Hospital. Specializing in inter-hospital transfers, specialty team transports and scene calls, WMAC operates within a 75-mile radius and 200-mile secondary radius of its Kalamazoo base.
(Image provided with Metro Aviation news release)
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