8 November 2019: Kaman Aerospace to deliver a new K-MAX medium-to-heavy lift helicopter to Helicopter Express of Chamblee, Georgia.
Currently, Helicopter Express has 24 aircraft that provide dedicated services in heavy lifting, utility construction, firefighting and disaster relief. Helicopter Express will receive their K-MAX in December 2019.
"Helicopter Express started in 1995 with the vision of building a versatile helicopter company that offers a broad range of services to the southeast and has continued to evolve and become trusted leaders in the industry. Expanding our fleet with a third K-MAX is an important step to tackle our client's ever-changing needs," said Scott Runyan, Founder and President/CEO of Helicopter Express.
"Helicopter Express is a highly respected operator and we appreciate the confidence they have placed in Kaman and the capabilities of the K-MAX. This Helicopter Express aircraft brings anticipated deliveries in the fourth quarter to three, for a total of four aircraft deliveries in 2019. We are thrilled that the K-MAX continues to be the choice for external lift applications that require the need for precise, efficient and cost-effective operations," said Darlene Smith, VP & GM, Kaman Air Vehicles Division.