Ornge Transport Medicine Modernizes Fleet

1. Ornge Transport Medicine
Modernizes Fleet

2. Over a period of significant change in medical aviation in Ontario, Canada, Chris
Mazza, MD, stood at the forefront of the field. Serving from 2005 to 2012 in the roles
of chief executive officer and president at Ornge Transport Medicine, formerly Ontario
Air Ambulance Services, Chris Mazza managed the acquisition of several new aircraft
for the company’s fleet.
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3. For the first few years of its existence, Ornge did not own any fixed-wing aircraft and
relied on outside providers flying aged aircraft to facilitate long-range patient
transportation. In order to modernize the service, Ornge acquired six Pilatus PC-12
aircraft at a cost of approximately $35 million.
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4. With stronger engines and hulls as well as up-to-date avionics, the Swiss-built PC-12s
provide a faster, more cost-effective way to move patients across long distances. The
models purchased by Ornge include larger doors to help medical staff load and unload
patients and cargo.
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5. Ornge also bought 10 new AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters to replace older
aircraft. A large capacity helicopter, the AW139s ordered by the company have special
configurations designed by Ornge physicians and engineers at Aerolite, a major
designer and manufacturer of medical aircraft interiors.
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6. Ornge also bought 10 new AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters to replace older
aircraft. A large capacity helicopter, the AW139s ordered by the company have special
configurations designed by Ornge physicians and engineers at Aerolite, a major
designer and manufacturer of medical aircraft interiors.
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