Press Release

An opening event was organised by the City of Killeen and the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional airport along with key stakeholders.

Issued by CSI Aviation.

December 15, 2020

CSI Aviation Inc., an Albuquerque, New Mexico headquartered Part 135 operator specialising in complex aviation operations, is continuing its growth in Texas with an official groundbreaking ceremony for a new hangar that will support its medical flight operations. The event was organised by the City of Killeen and the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) with key stakeholders.

Speeches were made by Killeen mayor Jose Segarra, city manager Kent Cagle, congressman Roger Williams and Greater Killen Chamber president John Crutchfield as to the importance of the service to central Texas. State representative Brad Buckley and a representative of congressman John Carter were also in attendance along with airport director Mike Wilson. CSI Aviation's president William “Rock” Collins, also a retired Marine general, spoke on behalf of the company and its increasing presence in the air ambulance industry in Texas.

The company is currently supporting the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force (TX EMTF) helping move COVID-19 patients out of El Paso, Texas. The EMTF is a state-funded first responder programme designed to assist with emergencies such as COVID patient movements.

The TX EMTF rallies members from local EMS and fire departments, public and private healthcare organisations, regional coalitions and state and local government personnel and assets to assist in medical disaster response. CSI Aviation, Inc., operating out of its base in Killeen, is part of the Air Medical Strike team and provides medical transportation for critical and large-scale patient movement.

Working with a fleet of Beechcraft King Airs medically configured into mobile ICUs, CSI Aviation, Inc. utilises its 24/7 response capabilities and a highly trained in-flight medical crew to transport patients out of overcrowded hospitals. After every flight, the plane’s interior undergoes a rigorous and proven decontamination process to protect pilots, medical and maintenance staff.

CSI's new hangar will have 16,000 square feet of space and will provide a centralised maintenance facility and air ambulance base. Construction begins December 15th and is expected to be completed in fourth quarter of 2021.