The new state -of -the -art airplane that joined the fleet of EKAB for air rimsdonated by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, had the opportunity to see the Prime Minister in the afternoon at Elefsina Air Base Kyriakos Mitsotakisupon his return from Rome, where he earlier intended the 2nd Supreme Council of Greece – Italy.
The Prime Minister was informed of the BeechCraft King Air 360c capabilitiesfor which the official receipt ceremony took place today. The new plane has the ability to run long distance flights and can be used for both patients’ repatriation and tasks associated with organ transplantation.
This is the fifth volatile medium for aircraft that Greece acquires through the international health initiative. The previous four, two fully equipped Augusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters and two BeechCraft King Air 350C planes were delivered in 2021 and have since carried out almost 3,000 airlines, contributing essentially to human life protection throughout the territory.
All three planes, types of 350C and 360C, are designed for the simultaneous intercourse of up to two heavy patients, with equipment equivalent to mobile medical units. They also have incubator for neonatal transport.
“We have three aircraft and two helicopters that save lives across the country”
“I would like the Greek state to thank the Stavros Niarchos Foundation for the very kind sponsorship of another aircraft aircraft. It is the third that is part of our fleet, we now have three aircraft and two helicopters that make air saves all over the country, backed by the Air Force. They are essentially taking a great weight from our transport planes. They are specialized planes designed for this job precisely, “said Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
“And in a country with the geographical peculiarities of the homeland, with the island, you understand how great the importance of these aircraft and helicopters is, so that we can make safe and fast airlines in larger hospitals and thus meet the urgency of its health.”
“A big thank you, President, at the Foundation, another significant sponsorship, but I think it has its own distinctive value,” the prime minister concluded.
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