United Rotorcraft, an Air Methods Division, is pleased to announce it has recently signed an agreement with Bell Helicopter, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, to provide a medical interior kit for a new Bell 429 aircraft. The agreement includes the manufacture of an FAA (STCd) approved medical EMS interior that will be shipped to Bell Helicopters facility in Piney Flats, TN for integration into a Bell 429 demonstrator aircraft. The aircraft is slated to be delivered during the second quarter of 2012.
The medical interior will include a carbon fiber floor overlay, two adjustable aft facing crew seats as well as one forward facing seat. The litter system will be a United Rotorcraft RollOn FoldUp (RoFu) that
includes collapsible arm rails for added safety and an adjustable headrest that can be used for taxi, takeoff, and landing. On board life saving systems will include liquid oxygen, compressed air, and suction as well as an abundance of AC power. The interior is completed with medical equipment racks, customized storage pouches, and a Night Vision lighting system.
About United Rotorcraft
United Rotorcraft is a united front of expertise, precision, and dedication to enhancing the completion and service support of aircraft completions, refurbishments, painting services and accessory availability for more than just Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations. United Rotorcraft, with its expanded operational facilities, is able to provide current and future customers a partner who can provide innovative interiors, EMS kits, paint and service for HEMS, Military, VIP, Law Enforcement, and Search and Rescue operations. United Rotorcraft will deliver highquality interior solutions and unequalled customer support. www.unitedrotorcraft.com
About Bell Helicopter
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Bell Helicopter has additional plants in Amarillo, Texas and Mirabel, Canada. We maintain key logistics supply and service centers in Europe, Canada, and Singapore
as well as in the United States. As the worlds premier provider of vertical lift aircraft, Bell Helicopter continues to provide every customer with products, service and support second to none.
