21-Nov-2013 Source: Spectrum Aeromed
ALPHA STAR Aviation Services (operator of Alpha Star Air Ambulance) announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Spectrum Aeromed for exclusive rights to supply all Spectrum Aeromedical Air Ambulance Interior Solutions/Products to customers in the following countries: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, United Arab Emirates, State of Qatar, Kuwait, Kingdom of Bahrain.
“This agreement allows us to provide our customers with a superior Air Ambulance solution for their VIP jets that is reliable, easy to install and doesn’t sacrifice quality of care or comfort,” said John “Jay” Paladino, VP Air Medical, ALPHA STAR. “We are pleased to enhance our portfolio by including on-site and local support to our customers in the GCC for their aircraft medical interior needs.”
ALPHA STAR has worked with Spectrum Aeromed since their air ambulance division began operations.
“For the last 12 years, we have operated in the Middle East and have supplied equipment to a large number of head-of-state, government, and private operations,” said Vice President of International Marketing Horst Heinicke. “Alpha Star has been a great customer from the very beginning. With a strong focus on service and a high aspiration for expertise and professionalism in common we believe this distribution agreement will strengthen both companies and provide more life saving equipment to the region.”
About ALPHA STAR Aviation Services & Alpha Star Air Ambulance
ALPHA STAR Aviation Services, headquartered in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was formed with one goal in mind, to be a leader in private aviation business and aircraft management. Our setup and operational expansion into the Air Ambulance market shows that we are dedicated to developing the corporate and commercial aviation industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ALPHA STAR currently holds General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) operational certifications for the following: GACA part 125, GACA, part 135, GACA part 145. All ALPHA STAR air ambulances are located at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For more information visit: www.alphastarairamb.com or www.alphastarav.com
ABOUT SPECTRUM AEROMED:
Spectrum Aeromed is a leading global designer and manufacturer of custom air medical and air ambulance equipment for fixed and rotor wing aircraft. The company is qualified to produce specialized life support solutions for air, ground and marine support applications. Spectrum Aeromed holds more than 90 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) covering more than 450 models of aircraft. Spectrum Aeromed is headquartered in Fargo, ND with a 17,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. For more information, visit www.spectrum-aeromed.com.