Darwin-based aeromedical charity Careflight has bought the first Nextant 400XTi air ambulance to be sold in the Asia-Pacific region.
The modified Hawker 400XP jet will join the air ambulance fleet operated by Sydney-based Business Aviation Services (BAS).
“The aeromedical business is a key focus area for Nextant Pacific, so we are delighted that CareFlight have chosen to partner with us for their important work in the Northern Territory,” said Nextant Pacific Managing Director John Oppenheim.
“The key to any aircraft acquisition is market knowledge and with our focused portfolio of products we were able to refine our search down quickly and efficiently for CareFlight.”
“This aircraft will enhance our capability in the North further and is a welcome addition to our fleet,” added CareFlight General Manager Paul Smith. “We have counted on John Oppenheim’s market knowledge in the past to assist with acquisitions and are pleased to again work with John at Nextant Pacific.
"This is the start of a relationship that will support CareFlight’s mission to lead the aeromedical industry.”
Nextant remanufactures Hawker 400XP and King Air C90s to provide high levels of comfort, performance and reliability, at a ticket price half that of comparable aircraft. The 400XTi features Williams FJ44-3AP engines and the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated flight deck.