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Wallaby
23rd Dec 2008, 09:24
Does anyone know if there are any EMS/SAR 139's operating in Canada? If so, by whom? Who would be the largest SAR/EMS operator there. Particularly in the Vancouver or BC area. Is it hard to get work in Canada?
Merry Christmas to all.
Wallaby
(I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)

chopper2004
23rd Dec 2008, 10:04
Wallaby,

STARS will, and they have taken delivery of their first AW139 please see links below to the press releases

AGUSTAWESTLAND (http://www.agustawestland.com/communication_det.php?id_news=450&yy=2008)

www.stars.ca (http://www.stars.ca)

and Ornge Health have ordered several to replace the S-76 which are operated by Canadian Helicopters Ltd and the contract will continue with the 139.

AGUSTAWESTLAND (http://www.agustawestland.com/communication_det.php?id_news=447&yy=2008)

Both the above won't be operational with the 139 till mid to late 2009 and beyond.

Canadian Rotorhead
23rd Dec 2008, 12:14
London Air, the corporate flight department of London Drugs, have two AW139s and another one being delivered next year. Rumour has it that they have bid on the BC air ambulance contract. Time will tell. Great crews and a great aircraft.