Bombardier has signed a purchase agreement for three Challenger 604s with REGA, Swiss Air-Ambulance Ltd.

The company plans to operate its fleet of 604s for air ambulance operations. REGA has previously owned and operated a 601-3A for the same services.

The 604 in air ambulance configuration will be equipped with two intensive care stations and the latest specialist life support equipment. The aircraft configur-ation will also include two galleys and a crew rest area that can be converted into additional seating if necessary.

Two completed aircraft are scheduled for delivery in June 2002 while the third delivery is expected in November 2002. Aerolite Max Bucher, based in Volketswil, Switzerland, will supply the medical equipment. All three jets will feature Bombardier’s Precision Plus avionics suite, which it says will increase operating effic-iency, improve situational awareness, enhance performance capabilities and decrease pilot workload.

“Following a thorough analysis of each aircraft in this category, we concluded that the 604 is best suited to meet our specific needs,” stated IIannes Goetz, president of REGA.