Flying Colours Corp. outfit Bombardier Challenger 650 in medevac format
Flying Colours Corp. the maintenance, refurbishment and completion specialist, has completed the industry’s first Bombardier Challenger 650 medevac interior
Flying Colours Corp. the maintenance, refurbishment and completion specialist, has completed the industry’s first Bombardier Challenger 650 medevac interior. The first of three, this initial medevac interior was completed under contract from Bombardier Specialized Aircraft, and is in operation with Switzerland-based air ambulance operator, Swiss Air-Rescue Rega.
Flying Colours design engineers worked in conjunction with Bombardier and AeroLite, the medical equipment specialists, which supplied the intensive care unit (ICU), and interior re-configuration adaption plates. The multi-purpose, state-of-the-art medevac cabin focuses on ensuring operational flexibility.
The cabin operates as a fully functional ICU for up to two patients with attending critical care experts or can be easily configured to transport up to four patient units with an accompanying medical team. For very specific needs the cabin design provides ample space to accommodate additional medical equipment. The layout ensures easy egress and access for the patients and medical teams. To improve the patient, passenger, and attending clinician experience, focus was also placed on the soundproofing, which has been strengthened to reduce noise levels in the cabin.
“We welcome the challenge of designing and installing all our customised interiors whether it is for a VIP configuration or a special mission. However, knowing that this particular interior was the first one on a Challenger 650 aircraft, and will literally be responsible for life saving missions, gives all of our team great satisfaction,” said Sean Gillespie, Executive VP Flying Colours. “We know the customer is very happy with the outcome and we look forward to delivering two more aircraft of equal quality and standards.” The second and third Challenger 650 medevac aircraft are scheduled for completion by the end of 2018.