Air Methods Successfully Renews Department of Defense Commercial Airlift Review Board Approval
May 30 2013 - 11:00AM
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM), the global leader in air
medical transportation, today announced that it has received U.S.
Department of Defense (DOD) Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB)
approval to continue participation in the DOD Air Transport
Program.
Conducted by the DOD Commercial Airlift Division, the CARB audit
continuously monitors and oversees commercial air carriers that
perform air transport for the DOD. The DOD's CAD survey and
analysis office extensively examined all areas of the Company,
including safety, flight operations, maintenance, and quality. Air
Methods has continuously held CARB approval since 2009, and
currently supports air medical, personnel transport, and hoist
operations at several military bases throughout the country.
"Air Methods is extremely proud of this accomplishment and we
look forward to continuing to work with the U.S. military to
transport military personnel during medical emergencies," said
Aaron Todd, chief executive officer, Air Methods. "This
achievement, along with reaching the highest level in the Federal
Aviation Administration's voluntary Safety Management System
program, are both outstanding testaments from U.S. federal agencies
that our safety and quality initiatives are making a
difference."
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. The
Tourism Division is comprised of Sundance Helicopters, Inc., which
provides helicopter tours and charter flights, primarily focusing
on Grand Canyon tours. Air Methods' fleet of owned, leased or
maintained aircraft features over 400 helicopters and fixed wing
aircraft.
Please contact Christine Clarke at (303) 792-7579 to be included
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CONTACT: Tracey Budz, Director, Corporate Communications
(303) 256-4122 or tbudz@airmethods.com
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