Press Release

Issued by Air Methods.

August 19, 2020

Heli-Trading Network (HTN), a Salus Aviation company, has announced an agreement with Air Methods Corporation (AMC) to provide fleet management for the US air medical service provider. The agreement, which will be facilitated through HTN's Boulder City, Nevada, facility, positions the company as AMC's preferred provider of fleet management services which include assessment, refurbishment and divestment of AMC's legacy aircraft and inventory. These will help reduce AMC's direct maintenance costs (DMCs), whilst also providing AMC with strategic sourcing and procurement support for aircraft and parts.

This agreement extends the Salus Group's reach into the US market, providing HTN with quality EMS aircraft and parts to manage within the US market and beyond. As well as fleet management, other services which will be provided to AMC by the Salus Group include aircraft storage and aircraft maintenance on operational and non-operational fleets.

Nick Mair, chief executive of Salus Aviation, sees the agreement as highly beneficial for both parties, saying; "This long term, strategic agreement provides HTN and the greater Salus group with the opportunity to further solidify our relationship with AMC as its preferred fleet management service provider, which will ultimately enable AMC to reduce operating costs, manage fleet disposals and partner with an organisation that is well equipped to deliver value across its large, complex operations."

Leo Morrissette, executive vice president of Air Methods Corporation, says “Our partnership with HTN is a first for our organisation, and we are looking forward to the experts in its core business, help us be more efficient and cost conscious with our fleet. We have been working over the past year to outline an activity that benefits both organisations, and we are proud of the outcome.”

The Salus Group provide a full complement of helicopter and fixed wing services with teams in the United States of America, New Zealand and Australia. The group includes Heli Parts Nevada (HPN), Oceania Aviation Limited, Heli-Trading Network (HTN) and Gisborne Helicopters. Salus Aviation is focused on growing its presence in key global markets through strategic partnerships with both customers and suppliers. HTN is the trading entity of HPN, which was acquired by Salus in July 2019 to expand and leverage parts and service offerings to both HPN customers in New Zealand, and Oceania Aviation customers in the USA.