Aircraft
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega Accepts Second Challenger 650
Rega carries out air-rescue operations in Switzerland with a fleet of 17 helicopters and repatriates patients from abroad with its three Challengers.
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega took delivery of its second air-ambulance-configured Bombardier Challenger on July 25. The operator, which has continuously operated large-cabin Challengers since 1982, will take a third 650 later this year as part of a fleet replacement for its three Challenger 604s. (Photo: Bombardier Business Aircraft)
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega took delivery of its second air-ambulance-configured Bombardier Challenger on July 25. The operator, which has continuously operated large-cabin Challengers since 1982, will take a third 650 later this year as part of a fleet replacement for its three Challenger 604s. (Photo: Bombardier Business Aircraft)

Bombardier Business Aircraft delivered a second air-ambulance-configured Challenger 650 to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega on Wednesday. The Swiss air ambulance service will take possession of a third, similarly outfitted Challenger 650 by year-end, completing the replacement of its earlier-generation Challenger 604 fleet. Notably, Rega’s new Challengers are outfitted with intensive care units.