Air Methods Founder Receives Living Legends of Aviation Award
January 21 2013 - 3:00PM
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air
medical transportation, announced today that Company Founder Mr.
Roy Morgan was recently honored with the Living Legends Vertical
Flight Hall of Fame Award presented by Bell Helicopter at the 10th
annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills. The
award recognizes individuals who have made significant
contributions to the rotorcraft industry.
Mr. Morgan is one of the founders of Air Methods and since the
Company's inception in 1980 has served in various roles including
president, chief executive officer and director until his
semi-retirement in 1991. Mr. Morgan has logged more than 19,000
flight hours in airplanes, helicopters and other aircraft.
Dedicated to the aviation field for more than 55 years, Mr. Morgan
continues to share his passion and expertise as a consultant and
helping with the development of medical flight programs around the
world.
Aaron Todd, the Company's chief executive officer, stated, "On
behalf of Air Methods we extend our congratulations to Roy for
being honored with such a prestigious aviation award. From day one
Roy's vision for Air Methods was to be the leader in aviation
safety and patient care, with the best of equipment and most highly
trained staff. His high standards from the start have helped shape
the Company we are today and will continue to guide us into the
future."
John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter, presented
Mr. Morgan with the Living Legends Vertical Flight Hall of Fame
Award. John Travolta, the "Official Ambassador of Aviation" and
host of the Living Legends of Aviation Awards, presented Mr. Morgan
with a gift of a Breitling watch. The Living Legends of Aviation
Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA.
Living Legends include Buzz Aldrin, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman,
Bob Hoover, Kurt Russell and Sully Sullenberger.
Air Methods Corporation (www.airmethods.com) is the global
leader in air medical transportation. The Air Medical Services
Division is the largest provider of air medical transport services
for hospitals and one of the largest community-based providers of
air medical services. United Rotorcraft Division specializes in the
design and manufacture of aeromedical and aerospace technology. Air
Methods' fleet of owned, leased or maintained aircraft features
over 400 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
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CONTACT: Tracey Budz, Director, Corporate Communications
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