Press Release

On the left is paramedic Bob Breese, who has spent 22 years at Mercy. In the middle is Dan Muller, who has spent 13 years at the company and on the right is 23-year veteran Joe Wlostowski.

Issued by Mercy Flight Central.

July 27, 2023

Mercy Flight Central, an independent, non-profit air medical operation serving New York state, is celebrating an exciting milestone as the first of its four new AW119 helicopters went into service on Monday, July 17, 2023. The state-of-the-art helicopter will be in service at the organisation's Canandaigua base, with its Marcellus and Rome bases next to be equipped with the new airframe.

The fleet of AW119 helicopter will support Mercy Flight Central's mission of providing high quality care to the critically ill or injured. As Mercy Flight Central is in its 31st year of dedicated service to its community, this new helicopter represents not only a historic moment for the organisation, but also a renewed commitment to the communities that it serves.

President and CEO Erin Reese stated “­­­I am proud of my team's dedication to bringing these new aircraft into service. They have embraced change while learning new skills. Our new helicopters will help us continue to serve our community, being there for them when they need us most.”