Intermountain Health, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has received a custom air medical interior modification on a King Air 250 courtesy of Fargo Jet Center. Intermountain Health serves patients and communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana and Wyoming. The newly delivered King Air will support the transport of patients with a variety of complex medical needs across the United States.

Custom air medical interior modifications included: Gogo L3 Avance ATG wi-fi system with LTE capabilities; Flightcell DZMX+ Iridium satcom / flight following system with SmartHub; AA95-1000 audio panel with cabin intercom system; TA360 MAX power USB chargers; AVFAB side facing divan with cabin seat covers to match; Fabricated RH and LH medical sidewall with RH sidewall containing a stainless overlay; Dual Spectrum D size oxygen bottle holders in baggage area with custom cargo net; LED loading lights over the cabin door; vinyl diamond plate flooring with foam padding for comfort; and Spectrum 5200-002 dual patient system with dual 3,500-litre oxygen bottles with built storage drawers and air pumps, accompanied by an overhead valance that houses oxygen, air, suction, LED lights and power controls.

The completion marked Fargo Jet Center's 150th overall special mission aircraft modification. Since 1995, Fargo Jet has completed modifications for clients across the globe and across industries, including cloud seeding and atmospheric research, law enforcement and natural resources, and air medical transport. Fargo Jet Center specialises in conversions on many different airframes, including Cessna Caravans, Citations, Pilatus PC-12s, Beechcraft King Air Series & Hawker 400s, Daher Kodiak, Bombardier Learjets, and more.

Together with its affiliated companies, Fargo Jet Center is one of the only aviation companies in the world to offer truly comprehensive services to special mission operators. Fargo Jet's aircraft sales division, Exclusive Aircraft Sales, supports clients with the acquisition of the right aircraft for their unique needs. Maintenance work completed by Fargo Jet Center at Hector International Airport in Fargo, North Dakota is complemented by services offered at affiliate Premier Jet Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, including paint and interiors.

For weather modification clients, affiliates Weather Modification International, SPEC International and ICE Crystal Engineering support the research, programme development and execution of atmospheric projects around the world.

“Reaching 150 modifications is a testament to the talent and dedication of our team and the trust our clients have placed in us over the past three decades. This milestone is particularly meaningful when we reflect on the critical work these aircraft perform, transporting patients to lifesaving care, protecting communities and advancing our understanding of the atmosphere,” remarks Jim Sweeney, president. “To mark 150 completions with a modification for Intermountain Health, an organisation doing such critical work for patients across the West, is something our entire team is proud. We're honoured by the trust our clients place in us and are excited about the missions ahead.”