Gama Aviation develops H145, King Air 360C upgrades to expand bariatric air ambulance capability

PUBT · 1d ago
Gama Aviation develops H145, King Air 360C upgrades to expand bariatric air ambulance capability
  • Gama Aviation outlined aircraft engineering work to expand air ambulance transport limits for bariatric patients, targeting improved access and reduced handling risk.
  • H145 rotary-wing modifications raised supported patient girth to about 88 cm from roughly 68 cm via stretcher positioning changes.
  • King Air 360C fixed-wing design work targeted up to 100 cm chest girth with revised loading concepts and interior layouts.
  • Powered loading systems remain in development to cut manual handling exposure, support higher-weight patients, preserve clinical access, maintain emergency egress.


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