Bell Textron has announced an order for three additional Bell 407GXis from Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical programme in the United States and operator of the world’s largest Bell HEMS fleet, comprising 35 Bell aircraft. The new mission-ready helicopters will strengthen the organisation’s ability to deliver rapid-response emergency medical care across its extensive service region.
“For nearly five decades, Life Flight Network has provided air medical care and transport throughout the western states, and Bell is honoured to support their lifesaving operations,” said Lane Evans, Managing Director at Bell. “These new Bell 407GXis demonstrate the reliability and capability our aircraft provide in critical missions where every minute matters.”
Life Flight Network operates a combined helicopter and fixed-wing fleet of around 60 aircraft across the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West and Hawaii, delivering 24/7 ICU-level care and support to hospitals, emergency responders, police, EMS and fire departments.
“At Life Flight Network, every aircraft decision comes down to one thing: our ability to reach patients faster and deliver the highest possible standard of care,” said Ben Clayton, CEO of Life Flight Network. “These three Bell 407GXis offer proven reliability and outstanding performance, and we are proud to expand our longstanding partnership with Bell in support of that mission.”
The Bell 407GXi is designed to meet the demanding requirements of HEMS operations, combining speed, reliability and advanced avionics to enhance safety during critical missions. Its Garmin G1000H NXi flight deck improves situational awareness while reducing pilot workload. The aircraft’s powerful engine performance and smooth handling support rapid response times, while the spacious and configurable cabin gives medical teams the room and access required to provide patient care in flight.
