Aviation News Item: 03739

7th Jan 2010

Source: evaint.com

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has taken delivery of an Airbus A318 as part of the expansion of its air support capabilities. At present, the expansion targets about 35 aircraft in total, including fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

The Airbus A318, which will initially be operated for the SRCA by Perfect Aviation of Portugal, will serve in a medical evacuation (MedEvac) role, including the transport of injured persons to hospitals, both within Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in the Middle East.

Like the Airbus A318, all of the SRCA's air fleet will be designed and commissioned with multi-role capabilities. With flexible interior configurations which can quickly and efficiently be adapted to suit specific mission requirements, larger aircraft such as the A318 will also retain their conventional configurations, allowing the SRCA to offer them on charter arrangements. The goal is to maximise the utility of the fleet and reduce operational overheads, while also generating external funds to benefit the full scope of SRCA's humanitarian activities.

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