Boston MedFlight adds Cessna Citation CJ4 twin engine jet to its fleet

Boston MedFlight, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing critical care medical transport, has added a Cessna Citation CJ4 twin engine jet to transport critically ill or injured patients.

The medically equipped aircraft is now in service providing critical care transport to patients over longer distances.

The aircraft expands an existing fleet of critical care transport vehicles, which includes five twin engine Airbus H145 helicopters and eight critical care ground ambulances. The CJ4 has a range of over 1,500 miles, a cruising speed of 460 mph (740 kph) and additional room to carry a family member or escort.

“We are excited to have the CJ4 in service,” said Maura Hughes, CEO of Boston MedFlight. “While the majority of Boston MedFlight patient transports are done by helicopter and critical care ground ambulance, having an airplane asset represents an essential resource to expand our capabilities to and from longer-distance hospitals and when weather conditions dictate.”