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US medical firm orders 28 Airbus helicopters Global Medical Response (GMR) has ordered 28 Airbus Helicopters aircraft. The order – which includes six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s – follows a deal to take five Airbus helicopters earlier this year. Following the order, GMR is expected be among the first in North America to operate IFR-capable H125 helicopters. The order takes the company’s fleet of Airbus helicopters to nearly 200 aircraft. GMR also has options to purchase an additional 23 new Airbus helicopters over the next three years. Daniel Sweeza, FACHE, national president of Air Operations, GMR said the company understood the critical impact air ambulances have in delivering rapid, lifesaving support. “Our investment in Airbus helicopters strengthens our ability to deliver life-saving healthcare where care is needed the most,” said Sweeza. “This expansion underscores our unwavering commitment to accessible, advanced care – ensuring that, regardless of where patients are, we can be there to make a difference when every second matters.” Bart Reijnen, head of North America Region for Airbus Helicopters said the manufacturer was proud to continue supporting GMR as its teams deliver critical care to communities across the country. “These additions reinforce GMR’s commitment to providing high quality medical care, and we look forward to the positive impact the new helicopters will have on their operations,” said Reijnen. Read the full story - including more about GMR's 500-plus rotary and fixed wing fleet - via the link. tinyurl.com/3rbw36ke #helicopters #rotorcraft #helicopterfinance #helicopterleasing #aviationfinance #latinamerica #oilandgas #offshore