Bombardier is proud to announce the sale of two Learjet 75 Liberty
aircraft to North Dakota-based Fargo Jet Center (FJC). The aircraft
are to be converted to dedicated medevac configuration and
delivered to air ambulance service provider Lotnicze Pogotowie
Ratunkowe (LPR), based in Warsaw, Poland.
Following an extensive international competitive
tender, LPR selected the Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft, with FJC’s
proposed medevac interior, to serve its expanding operations.
Bombardier will enter its newest Learjet
aircraft, the Learjet 75 Liberty, into service this year. This
spacious and powerful light jet features a next-generation flight
deck and optimized operating costs, with enough range to reach any
European destination nonstop out of Warsaw.*
“The Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft, with its
best-in-class spaciousness, speed and range, is an excellent choice
for medevac missions,” said Stéphane Leroy, Vice President, Sales,
Bombardier Specialized Aircraft. “Learjet aircraft have long been a
trusted platform for all types of special missions, and the Learjet
75 Liberty aircraft gives operators even more reasons to choose the
world’s best light jet.”
The Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft adheres to more
stringent safety standards than most light jets, meeting the same
rigorous certification requirements as commercial aircraft, for the
ultimate peace of mind on emergency medical service (EMS)
missions.
Fargo Jet Center has extensive experience
converting aircraft interiors for medevac use. FJC is expected to
take delivery of the Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft from Bombardier in
late-2020, then deliver the converted EMS aircraft to LPR in Poland
in 2021. Spectrum Aeromed, also based in Fargo, has been selected
as the air medical equipment provider on the project. The Spectrum
Aeromed team will contribute to a highly customized,
state-of-the-art dedicated air ambulance interior for the two
Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft.
“It is a pleasure to be working with Bombardier,
LPR and Spectrum Aeromed to develop one of the most capable light
jet EMS aircraft in the world today,” said Patrick Sweeney, CEO,
Fargo Jet Center. “Our team brings a unique skill set to this
project through our extensive history in modifying aircraft for
special missions. From initial conception to design, fabrication
and installation, our experts will transform the interior of the
Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft to meet LPR’s specifications.”
In operation since 2000, Lotnicze Pogotowie
Ratunkowe provides 24/7 air ambulance services throughout Poland
via a fleet of 27 rotary wing and two turboprop aircraft. The
addition of the Learjet platform will mark the expansion of LPR’s
operations to include jet aircraft.
“The acquisition of the new Learjet 75 Liberty
aircraft fits perfectly into our strategic plans for growth in
Poland and will provide the necessary combination of speed and
range to drive the expansion of our operational capabilities and
EMS transport availability into international operations,” said
Wojciech Wozniczka, LPR Director of key project management.
With a flat floor and the longest cabin in its
class, the Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft is ideal for EMS conversion.
It has room to accommodate up to three stretchers and sophisticated
medical equipment, as well as seating for medical staff. The
Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft also has the smoothest ride among light
jets, which on EMS missions adds to the comfort of patients
receiving care.
The Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft delivers
superior performance at an exceptional value proposition, for the
same operating costs as those of competitor aircraft that offer
less. The Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft is the fastest aircraft in
the light jet segment with longer range than the competition. With
its range of 2,080 nautical miles, out of Warsaw this aircraft can
reach all of Europe, including Iceland, and beyond into Northern
Africa, Russia and the Middle East.
In civilian configuration, the Learjet 75
Liberty aircraft features a six-seat layout that gives light jet
passengers unprecedented freedom to stretch out. A standard pocket
door delivers a quiet flight, while retractable side tables and
stowable ottomans ensure productivity and comfort.
About Fargo Jet Center and associated
companies Fargo Jet Center (FJC), headquartered in Fargo,
ND (KFAR), subsidiary Premier Jet Center (PJC), based in
Minneapolis, MN (KFCM), and aircraft sales division Exclusive
Aircraft Sales, are recognized leaders in the provision of aviation
services and have been ranked among the top aviation service
companies in the world. With over 200 team members company-wide,
Fargo Jet Center has delivered more than 100 special mission
aircraft completions over the past 25 years. For more information,
visit www.fargojet.com
About Lotnicze Pogotowie
Ratunkowe Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (LPR) is the only
medical rescue and transportation service in Poland to offer
helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS), with a current fleet
of 27 helicopters and two turboprop aircraft, operating out of more
than 20 locations across Poland to cover the country’s population
of 37 million. In 2019, LPR carried out more than 16,000 medical
rescue missions and transported nearly 10,000 patients, with its
business growing by approximately 10 per cent year to year. LPR’s
fixed-wing aircraft base and four helicopter bases operate 24/7,
365 days a year. For more information, visit www.lpr.com.pl or
https://www.facebook.com/latamybyratowac/.
About Spectrum Aeromed Spectrum
Aeromed is a leading global designer and manufacturer of custom air
medical and air ambulance equipment for fixed and rotor wing
aircraft. Spectrum Aeromed’s modular and custom-built air medical
equipment is used by all segments of the aviation industry,
including charter services, private/VIP operators, royal families,
emergency medical services (EMS) and search and rescue (SAR)
operations, hospitals and corporations, as well as domestic and
international military and government entities. The company is
qualified to produce specialized life support solutions for air,
ground and marine support applications. Spectrum Aeromed holds more
than 90 Supplemental Type Certificates covering more than 450
models of aircraft. Spectrum Aeromed is headquartered in Fargo, ND,
with a 17,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. For more
information, visit www.spectrum-aeromed.com.
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68,000 employees, Bombardier is a global leader in the
transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing
planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class
transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger
comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier
has production and engineering sites in 28 countries as well as a
broad portfolio of products and services for the business aviation,
commercial aviation and rail transportation markets. Bombardier
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fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of
$16.2 billion US. The company is recognized on the 2019 Global 100
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based on the following assumptions: ISA+15ºC takeoff temperature, 4
passengers, 2 crew, long range cruise speed, 3% airways allowance,
ISA conditions en route, 85% Boeing annual winds, NBAA IFR (100 NM)
fuel reserve, standard configuration BOW.
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