Providing 911 and Interfacility Transports

 

 

 

 

 

For information or to schedule transportation call
(630) 832-2000 or (800) 832-2000

On Monday October 8, 2007 Superior Ambulance launched AIR MED 1, its first rotary wing aero-medical program ever. This marks the return of Superior to air ambulance service. AIR MED 1 is a Eurocopter BO 105 twin engine helicopter. It is one of the most used aircraft in healthcare and a proven workhorse. It carries a crew of 3 people plus patient. Its cruising speed is approximately 110 MPH and has a range of over 100 miles.

 

On Friday February 8, 2008 the second helicopter is launched into Superior Ambulance's AIR MED 1 program. With a fuel capacity 179 gallons and an average speed of 130 kts cruise our range is 340 nautical miles or 390 Statute miles, with in air times of up to 2 hours 45 min. This aircraft can carry up to 2 patients and 4 med crew, and is also IABP and Isolette capable. Other features include GPS tracking and Night Vision.

Operating out of DuPage County Airport. Licensed in Illinois and Indiana.

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Our Partners in Flight

From the beginning, we have maintained a posture of excellence within our profession. Ours is a pledge to always provide exemplary service, safety and leadership to each and every one of our clients and to the industry as a whole.

You will find this philosophy and this way of conducting business actively endorsed and practiced by the entirety of Metro Aviation's management and staff.

Date of Incorporation: 1982
Provides:
	Aircraft
	Pilots
	Maintenance
Internationally Recognized For Excellence In Helicopter Transport Committed To Safety Operates 37 Helicopter Programs Across the United States

Flights are conducted by and operational control over the Superior aircraft is exercised solely by Metro Aviation, Inc. Shreveport, La.