Air Zermatt has signed a purchase agreement for an additional 429 with Bell. The new aircraft will increase the Swiss HEMS operator’s 429 fleet to three. Over 50 years Air Zermatt has grown its operation from a single aircraft to 11 in operation today. Delivering HEMS service in some of the most demanding conditions the Alps can conjure up. “Air Zermatt operates in one of the most demanding environments in the world to perform search and rescue missions,” said Patrick Moulay, senior vice president, International Commercial Business, Bell. “Their acquisition of a third Bell 429 for their HEMS missions is a true testament to their trust in Bell and its aircraft.”
Asked about the motivation for expanding the company’s Bell 429 operation, Air Zermatt CEO Gerald Biner replied “Bell has always supported our operations with excellent aircraft and support. The Bell 429 is in class of its own, and continues to offer reliable, superior performance for our search and rescue missions. We look forward to adding another HEMS-configured Bell 429 to our fleet and increasing our search and rescue support to the community in the Swiss Valais.”
