31-Jul-2012 Source: Aerolite
Aerolite announces FAA certification for an AW139 lateral stretcher kit. The lightweight lateral stretcher can be installed within minutes in place of the center row of pax seats. The kit is meant for AW139 operators that installed standard cabin seat configurations but would like to have the extra capability of transporting a patient on a stretcher.
The kit consists of a foldable aircraft type stretcher, a quick connect retainer set and a stowage bag that can be stowed in the cargo area.
“With this innovative solution, we can now offer quick installation kits for one, two or three stretchers to be installed in any utility or passenger configured AW139,†according to Hans Bretscher, VP of Aerolite America.
About Aerolite
Aerolite Max Bucher AG and its subsidiary Aerolite America LLC, is an independent designer and manufacturer of helicopter and fixed wing aircraft interior solutions for a variety of airframes. Since it began in 1995, Aerolite has become a leading aeromedical interior supplier and integrator for the AW109 GrandNew, AW139, Bell 429 and 412, EC135 and EC145 and MD902 helicopters. With operations in Switzerland and the US, Aerolite is known for its quality medical, parapublic and VIP interiors.