Date: 08 Feb 2004
Time: 21:45
Agusta Aerospace Corporation delivered an A109 Power EMS helicopter to Portneuf Life Flight on 31 October 2003. This A109 EMS helicopter is fitted with specialty emergency medical equipment to allow for efficient patient care while they are being transported. The A109 Power is a twin turbine helicopter with dual litter capability and full body patient access. The A109 Power is certified for single pilot IFR operation and the helicopter is powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 2K-1 turbine engines. Portneuf Life Flight began operations in November 1983 as Idaho’s first air medical transport system. Life Flight is hospital-based at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho and operates its own Part 135 program. In 1988 Portneuf expanded services to include fixed-wing and rotor wing aircraft. The A109 Power will be operating within a 150 to 200 mile radius and will provide service to communities in Southeast Idaho, parts of Wyoming and Utah.
Date: 07 Mar 2003
Time: 20:13:06
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