Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is to extend the number of hours it carries out life-saving missions across the region to 19 hours a day, 7 days a week, thanks to a new contract extension with Babcock.
The new contract starts this month and will allow Babcock, a leading UK provider of specialist air ambulance operations, to continue to provide a high standard of HEMS operations to the charity.
Babcock is providing HIOWAA with an Airbus H135 helicopter fitted with the latest Night Vision Goggles (NVIS) technology, maintenance and airworthiness management, engineering and highly trained pilots.
Under the extended contract, HIOWAA will extend its flying hours to 19 hours a day.
Richard Corbett, CEO of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, has said:
“Extending our flying hours to 19 hours a day, every day, will ensure we can continue to bring our critical care to those who need it most. With our aviation requirements in the safe hands of Babcock, our teams of doctors, paramedics, pilots and dispatch assistants can focus on saving lives in our region.”
Director Babcock UK Onshore, Hayley Belmore, said:
“We’re delighted with this contract extension. Since its inception, Babcock has been supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in carrying out emergency medical services.
Article continues below this advertisement “This new contract sees a move to 19-hour operations on a full-time basis, providing a crucial service for the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We’ll ensure the continuity of the operation, from the maintenance of the aircraft to the management of the aeronautical team. This is a solid partnership, which confirms a relationship of trust between HIOWAA and Babcock.”
