Air Ambulance Northern Ireland have announced the service will launch with not one but two aircrafts
Engineering firm Babcock has been revealed as the aviation supplier for the charity.
The organisation already provides helicopter emergency medical services from 20 bases across the UK - responding to hundreds of calls.
AANI Trustee Ray Foran says he is delighted.
“After a European wide tender process we are pleased to announce Babcock as our HEMS provider. The contract will initially run for three years with a possible extension for a further two years.”
Tim Shattock, Managing Director of Babcock added: “I am extremely pleased AANI has selected Babcock to help them bring this vital new lifesaving service to the people of Northern Ireland. I’m looking forward to working with AANI and their stakeholders as we prepare to get operations underway.”
AANI Chairman Ian Crowe says “Having two air ambulances permanently based in Northern
Ireland will significantly reduce maintenance downtime. The two EC 135 helicopters will
be fully equipped HEMS aircraft. Having one helicopter on duty every day will ensure Air
Ambulance Northern Ireland is there for those who need it.”
“On behalf of the Trustees we want to thank everyone that has supported the Charity to
date in establishing this important lifesaving service.”
Work is continuing to finalise the Memorandum of Understanding with the Northern Ireland
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