Life Flight Network has signed a purchase agreement for four Bell 407GXi aircraft with Bell Textron. Life Flight currently operates a fleet of 53 aircraft and, with the addition of these four aircraft, will be the largest air medical operator of the Bell 407GXi in the US Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West regions.

“Last year, Life Flight Network announced the order of 12 Bell 407GXi, the first two of which have already arrived. We are proud to announce the purchase agreement of four additional aircraft,” says CEO Ben Clayton. “The Bell 407GXi with IFR capabilities allows Life Flight Network to expand our performance and safety of operations to better serve our rural communities with air medical transport.”

Life Flight Network is the nation's largest not-for-profit air medical transport service with 27 rotor wing bases and 10 fixed wing bases. For over 44 years, it has provided ICU-level care to patients in need of emergency medical transport, supporting hospitals, EMS, local police, fire departments and emergency responders to help ensure patients receive the highest quality care.

“The Bell 407GXi with certified IFR operations allows Life Flight Network to expand its HAA service area safely with increased performance and reliability,” says managing director, America Lane Evans. “Bell is honoured Life Flight Network continues to put its trust in Bell, and we look forward to supporting its mission for many years.”