Swedish air ambulance organisation obtains six Pilatus PC-24s:
23 August 2019: "Kommunalforbundet Svenskt Ambulansflyg" (KSA) has obtained six Pilatus PC-24s in a fully equipped air ambulance configuration. These PC-24s will offer aeromedical care across Sweden from 2021. The aircraft has been selected after an extremely intensive selection process
Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman of Pilatus said, "I'm delighted to see the first air ambulance organisation in Europe opt to buy the PC-24. The highly professional selection process confirmed that the PC-24 is indeed the perfect aircraft for medevac missions. I'm also particularly happy that we managed to carry the day with our Swiss aircraft in a highly competitive market segment. We see further worldwide market potential for our PC-24 in this area."
Annika Tannstrom, Chairman of KSA said, "We are very pleased to be able to announce that we have completed our procurement of air ambulance aircraft, and to award Pilatus the contract. The fleet of PC-24 aircraft will allow us to fulfil the needs of all regions in Sweden in terms of air ambulance transports. We look forward to deliveries in 2021!"
Andreas Eriksson, CEO of KSA said, "By signing the contract with Pilatus today, Svenskt Ambulansflyg has passed a major milestone on the way towards establishing a national air ambulance with start of operations in 2021. The performance and capacity of the PC-24 combined with the spacious and easily re-configurable emergency medical service equipped cabin will allow us to conduct the required air ambulance missions safely and efficiently. We look forward to a close and successful cooperation with Pilatus."
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