AIRM Air Methods Corp.

Air Methods Orders 10 Eurocopter EC135 Helicopters to Expand Air Medical Service Fleet DENVER, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Methods Corporation today announced the placement of a major order for ten (10) Eurocopter EC135 twin-engine helicopters as part of the Company's long-term fleet expansion and modernization program. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery to Air Methods throughout 2004. The Eurocopter EC135 features a wide-open design and over-sized sliding doors and rear clamshell doors for convenient loading of patients. It also incorporates state-of-the-art helicopter technology and panoramic visibility for improved sight line capabilities. Aaron Todd, Chief Executive Officer of Air Methods Corporation, said, "This purchase is an integral part of our long-term plan to increase and continually upgrade our fleet as we strategically expand our community-based operations, and it provides enhanced solutions for our existing hospital customers. Additionally, the timing of this purchase allows us to take advantage of current favorable financing opportunities. Air Methods is dedicated to meeting the specific needs and requirements of our customers and these new aircraft will provide efficient service for years to come." AirMethods Corporation (http://www.airmethods.com/) is a leader in emergency aeromedical transportation, medical services and technology. The Air Medical Services Division is the largest provider of air medical transport services for hospitals. The LifeNet 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 featuresmore than 180 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Forward Looking Statements: This news release includes certain forward-looking statements, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the size, structure and growth of the Company's air medical services and products markets; the collection rates for patient transports; the continuation and/or renewal of air medical service contracts; the acquisition of profitable Products Division contracts and other flight service operations; the successful expansion of the community-based operations; successful integration of RMH operations and other matters set forth in the Company's public filings. DATASOURCE: Air Methods Corporation CONTACT: Aaron D. Todd, Chief Executive Officer of Air Methods Corporation, +1-303-792-7413; or RCG Capital Markets Group, Inc., +1-480-675-0400, for Air Methods Corporation Web site: http://www.airmethods.com/

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