MCA Pilot enters flight data into the state of the art Helionix avionics system aboard the newest H135 in the fleet


MedCenter Air has been serving its communities for nearly 40 years (since May 1986). A NASCAR driver was the first patient flown, as a result of a crash during a race in Charlotte. The program humbly began with nothing more than a single Bell 206 LongRanger, but has evolved into a fleet of six twin-engine, IFR-capable Airbus EC135 / H135P2+ helicopters. Additionally, the program operates one Cessna Citation fixed-wing and three Pilatus PC-24 jets both nationally and internationally. The fixed-wing aircraft are operated by Gama Aviation, LLC; the rotor-wing aircraft are operated by Air Methods Corporation. The program itself is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS).


The two new H135P2+ rotorcraft powered by twin 667-shaft- horsepower Pratt & Whitney PW206B2 engines and the


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Airbus Helionix avionics package are the latest addition to the MedCenter Air helicopter fleet. Backed by experience and a long heritage, over 1,400 twin-engine H135s have been delivered and are in service in more than 65 countries. With over 316 operators, the H135 fleet has flown 6.6 million hours (as of 2022). With more than 600 H135s flying in the air ambulance sector, the aircraft is very popular for its compact footprint, rear-loading clamshell doors, and enclosed Fenestron.


Geographically, MedCenter Air operates four helicopter bases that serve North and South Carolina. Strategically located in Concord, Hickory, Wadesboro and Rock Hill, the bases are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition to the aircraft, Atrium Health operates 25 ground transport ambulances in the Charlotte region.


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