AIRM Air Methods Corp.

Air Methods Expands Community-Based Operations in Virginia DENVER, March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Methods Corporation announced today that it has expanded its community-based operations in Virginia. Recently, the Company, in coordination with Medicorp Health Systems in Fredericksburg, Virginia, commenced operations with a BK 117 twin-engine helicopter. David Dolstein, Air Methods' senior vice president of the LifeNet Division, stated, "We are pleased to have finalized our expansion initiative in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We know that these services are vital to each community, and we look forward to providing the high level of service and safety that we are known for in meeting the needs and expectations of our customers and their communities. Combined, our Richmond and Fredericksburg operations will serve a population base of several million people and will transport patients to tertiary hospitals throughout the region." The Fredericksburg operation initiated service from nearby Stafford Regional Airport, and will also maintain a presence at Mary Washington Hospital. The program provides surrounding communities improved access for critically ill or injured patients. "Air Methods has a long-standing record for providing regional community service. We are pleased to expand our coverage in Virginia to a second location," commented Mr. Dolstein. Air Methods 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 features more 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. For further information, please 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. Please contact Christine Clarke at +1-303-792-7579 to be included on the Company's fax and/or mailing list. 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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