Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 helicopters, including six H-125s, five H-130s, 14 H-135s and three H-145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order of five helicopters earlier in 2024, the company will operate a fleet of nearly 200 helicopters, reinforcing its position as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopters in North America.

Expanding on the 28 units ordered, GMR will have options to purchase an additional 23 new ones over the next three years. With this order, GMR is anticipated to be among the first in North America to operate the IFR-capable H-125.

The operator is a reference in the air medical industry, with nearly 36,000 employees delivering quality medical care across the US and around the world. It operates 387 air base locations under brands including Air Evac Lifeteam, REACH Air Medical Services, Med-Trans Corporation, AirMed International and Guardian Flight. More than 30 aircraft have been added to GMR’s fleet since 2021.

As one of the leading providers of helicopters to the air medical transport industry, Airbus has supported North American operators in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) missions for more than 50 years. The single-engine H-125 and H-130 offer the best visibility in their class, as well as modular, open-space cabins ideally suited for these missions. As the performing single-engine helicopter, the H-125 is particularly adapted to demanding hot and high environments.

The H-135 is the market refeence in HEMS worldwide, followed by the H-145. Both models are equipped with Airbus’ Helionix avionics suite, enhancing complementarity and enabling an almost positive transition from one type to another, while their features enhance safety and reduce pilot workload. Their particularly low acoustic footprint make them among the quietest helicopters in their class, while their CO2 emissions are the lowest.