AgustaWestland lands orders for GrandNew
Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) has ordered three of AgustaWestland’s GrandNew light twin helicopters and holds options for two more.

Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) has ordered three of AgustaWestland’s GrandNew light twin helicopters and holds options for two more. The U.S. operator will deploy the new aircraft with its Intermountain Life Flight division to be used for medical evacuation missions in Utah and Nevada.

Each of IHC’s GrandNews will be equipped with one or two stretchers, a hoist, wire-strike protection, snow skis and night-vision-goggle compatibility. According to the Italian manufacturer, the EMS interior will turn the aircraft into “an airborne intensive care unit.” The helicopters will be completed and delivered at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania factory.