Babcock Scandinavian Air Ambulance has placed an order with Textron Aviation for 11 aircraft, comprising the first medevac-configured Citation Latitude and 10 King Air 250s. The aircraft will support Babcock's contract with Air Ambulance Services of Norway to provide communities across Norway with vital air ambulance support.

“The introduction of the Latitude as the first jet aircraft in our fleet will enable us to reduce patient transfer times and operate direct flights across the entire country,” says CEO Oyvind Juell.

“We are pleased to equip Babcock and the Norwegian government with these two highly capable and reliable platforms for its medevac operations,” adds Textron Aviation's VP of special mission aircraft Bob Gibbs. “The Citation Latitude has had tremendous success in the commercial segment since entering service two years ago, and we are excited to expand upon its robust capabilities in the special missions market. The aircraft provides steep approach capability, short runway performance and low cabin altitude, which will be essential to support Babcock's air ambulance missions in communities across Norway.”

Babcock's fleet of King Air 250 turboprops will feature CAT II capability, enabling operations in reduced visibility.