The German automobile association, Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC SE), has placed an order for a Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft through its subsidiary Aero-Dienst. The aircraft will be configured as a dedicated air ambulance for Aero-Dienst, ADAC's main aircraft operator and is scheduled for delivery in 2026. It will be utilised to provide medical transportation to ADAC's customers worldwide. With this agreement, Bombardier Defense continues to expand its footprint in Germany and across Europe.
“Our Challenger aircraft are distinguished by their class-leading reliability, flexibility and versatility – characteristics that are necessary to respond quickly to emergencies and provide life-saving medical assistance,” said Steve Patrick, Vice President, Bombardier Defense. “Bombardier has a long history of delivering medevac aircraft, so we are extremely honoured that our Challenger 650 aircraft can contribute to the important work ADAC is doing to provide aid to their customers.”
“The ambulance service of ADAC Versicherung AG, in cooperation with Aero-Dienst in Nuremberg, has been setting global standards in the field of patient repatriation for over 50 years. By investing in a new aircraft, we are reaffirming our commitment to providing our ADAC members and policyholders with first-class services,” said Sascha Petzold, Board of Management ADAC Versicherung AG. “Thanks to the Challenger 650's long range, we are able to serve our members worldwide with our own fleet. The acquisition of this new aircraft is another significant step in our strategy to modernise our fleet and continue to provide the highest level of service to our ADAC members and policyholders.”
