South Africa's Red Cross Air Mercy Service has expanded its emergency medical services operational capabilities with delivery from AgustaWestland of a fourth AW119Ke single-engine helicopter and one Grand light twin helicopter. The aircraft, to be used for EMS and rescue tasks from bases across the country, add to the three AW119s already in service with the service and mark the entrance of the Grand in the South African EMS market.
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Source: Flight International
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