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Air Methods Receives $17 Million Contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Company

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

October 27, 2008

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Company will provide medical interior systems for HH-60M Black Hawk
helicopter

DENVER, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Air Methods Corporation
(Nasdaq: AIRM), the largest air medical transportation company in the
world, today announced its Products Division has been awarded a contract in
excess of $17 million from Sikorsky Aircraft Company for production of 48
HH-60M Black Hawk Multi-Mission Medevac Interior Systems. Production has
started and is anticipated to be completed by the third quarter 2010.

“Through this contract, Air Methods is pleased to continue to be part
of the U.S. Army’s historic efforts to modernize its air ambulance fleet,”
said Art Torwirt, vice president, Air Methods Products Division. “Our
interior system allows this proven airframe to convert from one
configuration to another in a matter of minutes which maximizes the
effectiveness, utility, and overall value of the HH-60M.”

The HH-60M is the medical evacuation configuration of the newest
version of the Black Hawk. The HH-60M provides additional payload and
range, advanced digital avionics, better handling, active vibration control
and improved survivability over past versions. The aircraft can support
medical, personnel or cargo transport missions and is equipped with
state-of-the-art medical systems to provide critical care for up to six
patients. Medical systems include a Patient Loading System, an on-board
oxygen generation system, medical suction, patient monitors and high
intensity NVG compatible lighting. The aircraft is also equipped with
advanced avionics and special mission systems to assist the crew in
locating and rescuing injured personnel. Specialized equipment includes a
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) system and an external rescue hoist.

Air Methods Corporation (http://www.airmethods.com) is a leader in
emergency air medical transportation and medical services. The Hospital
Based Services Division is the largest provider of air medical transport
services for hospitals. The Community Based Services Division is the
largest community-based provider of air medical services. The Products
Division specializes in the design and manufacture of aeromedical and
aerospace technology. The Company’s fleet of owned, leased or maintained
aircraft features over 320 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

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