ÖAMTC Invests in Modernization of Air Rescue
According to their own statements, the ÖAMTC is one of the first European organizations to rely on the H140, a new development from Airbus Helicopters. A total of five machines are planned, as announced in a press release on Wednesday. A corresponding letter of intent was signed at an international trade fair in Texas.
Modernization of ÖAMTC Air Rescue: More Space for Patients and Crew
Vienna. The first aircraft are expected to take off in 2028. "We are consciously taking this step together with our long-standing partner company ADAC Air Rescue. For the first time, a helicopter generation will have a uniform configuration across organizations in terms of cockpit and cabin layout - a milestone in our collaboration," said Marco Trefanitz, Managing Director of ÖAMTC Air Rescue.
The ÖAMTC was also actively involved in the development of the new helicopters. "We are proud that we have contributed the decades of experience of our rescue service crews to the development of this modern helicopter," said Trefanitz. A joint pool of replacement helicopters from ÖAMTC and the German ADAC air rescue would also contribute to cost optimization in future operations in Austria and Germany.
The new machines are expected to contribute to noise and vibration reduction with optimized T-tail booms. The five-blade, bearingless main rotor promises improved flight stability, and larger cabins are expected to provide better working conditions for the medical crew. Large sliding doors and openings are intended to ensure the best possible patient care. Additionally, the ÖAMTC hopes that new powerful engines will provide, among other things, maximum range for the helicopters.
(APA/Red)
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