QAI Aviation and Spectrum Aeromed Collaborate on Custom Air Medical Interior for Life Flight Network’s EC135 14 Nov 2024, 8:20 pm

QAI Aviation and Spectrum Aeromed are pleased to announce their collaboration on a new custom air medical interior for Life Flight Network’s EC135 helicopter. The project combines Spectrum Aeromed’s expertise in designing advanced medical interior solutions with QAI Aviation managing the installation, paint, and avionics integration, resulting in a turnkey aircraft ready for critical care missions.

QAI’s EC135 SPIFR (Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) enables single-pilot operations, drastically reducing operational costs while maximizing efficiency. With only one pilot required, the aircraft benefits from significant weight savings and increased room for patients and medical equipment, ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Life Flight Network’s EC135 is also equipped with the latest Garmin technology, including the GRA 55 radar altimeter and 5G Filter, ensuring compliance with the latest regulatory requirements. The integration of the GI 275 standby instrument further enhances operational efficiency by eliminating the need for multiple standby pieces of equipment.

Spectrum Aeromed’s contributions to the interior include a rear-loading patient gurney, three attendant seats, and a 10-liter LOX oxygen system—the first of its kind certified for in cabin use at this capacity. The solution also features ceiling valance provisions for radios and controls and multiple mounting options for medical devices, allowing Life Flight Network to tailor the configuration to their specific needs. The project is currently undergoing FAA STC certification, led by Spectrum Aeromed, with completion anticipated in 2025.

“This project reflects the collaborative strengths of QAI and Spectrum Aeromed, giving us the opportunity to design an interior that fits perfectly with our operational needs,” said Casey Seckel, Chief Clinical Officer of Life Flight Network. “The increased oxygen supply extends our mission range, and the seamless process between these two companies ensures we receive the highest-quality solution without complexity. Working with trusted partners who understand our operational needs us gives us complete confidence in the result.”

QAI Aviation’s expertise in completion services, including avionics and custom paint work, complements Spectrum Aeromed’s high-quality air medical interiors. This collaboration ensures that Life Flight Network will receive a fully integrated aircraft with a complete medical configuration, ready to serve patients across the region.

“Collaborating with Spectrum Aeromed is a perfect example of how our teams can work together to deliver a complete solution,” said QAI’s General Manager, Jeff Holt. “Our focus is ensuring every aspect of the installation and completion is seamless, while Spectrum Aeromed’s advanced medical interiors provide the specialized functionality needed to achieve the best possible outcome for Life Flight Network.”

The EC135 project is part of a broader initiative by Spectrum Aeromed to provide fleet compatibility and platform flexibility for customers, offering one source for parts, service, and training across multiple aircraft types.

“Partnering with QAI Aviation on this project allows us to provide a turnkey solution tailored to Life Flight Network’s specific needs,” said Matthew Christenson, Vice President Account Executive at Spectrum Aeromed. “This EC135 interior improves operational efficiency and offers greater flexibility. The configuration also supports fleet consistency, streamlining operations and ensuring they’re prepared for every mission.”

This fully equipped aircraft, designed with advanced features to enhance patient care and
safety, will be on display at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) November 4-6,
2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah,

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QAI Aviation expands operations and increases hangar space 14 Nov 2024, 8:13 pm

QAI Aviation has announced a major expansion through a recent asset purchase, including additional hangar space at Rostraver Airport. The new space increases the company’s footprint by an additional 15,000 ft², bringing the total to approximately 100,000 ft² of hangar space.

“This strategic purchase marks a pivotal moment in QAI’s growth trajectory and underscores its commitment to enhancing service offerings and operational efficiency,” said QAI Aviation President Bob Sieber.

The newly acquired assets include tooling equipment, engineering data, and facilities that will enable QAI Aviation to broaden its service capabilities, meet increasing market demand, and strengthen its competitive position within the industry. This expansion supports QAI’s ongoing mission to provide top-tier aviation services with the latest technology and superior performance.

“The addition of these assets enhances our operational capacity and reaffirms our dedication to delivering exceptional value to our customers. We are excited about the opportunities this expansion brings and look forward to leveraging these assets to drive innovation and efficiency,” said Sieber.

The company is currently based at Allegheny County Airport (KAGC) in West Mifflin, PA. As the primary FAA-designated reliever for Pittsburgh International Airport, it handles a high volume of general, business, and corporate aviation activities.

QAI Aviation, with locations at two airports in Pittsburgh, is a premier provider of Helicopter and fixed-wing maintenance, avionics, completions and special mission aircraft. With a focus on innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction, QAI Aviation is a Leonardo authorized service dealer, Honeywell premier dealer, as well as Collins, Garmi and Gogo dealer.

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King Air Gathering 4 Apr 2024, 7:04 pm

QAI Aviation is excited to announce that will be a Gold Sponsor at the 2024 King Air Gathering in West Virgina. This event is being hosted at The Greenbrier from May 15-18th. We are looking forward to seeing all of our King Air customers at the show!

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HAI Heli-Expo 2024 6 Feb 2024, 6:50 pm

QAI Aviation will be exhibiting at the HAI Heli-Expo located in Anaheim, California. The exhibition will be taking place from February 27th-29th. QAI Aviation will be located at Booth# 3502 with their sister company QAI Aerospace. QAI’s team looks forward to seeing everyone there!

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AMTC 2023 16 Aug 2023, 7:00 pm

AMTC 2023

BOOTH# 1411

OCTOBER 23-25

COLUMBUS, OHIO

QAI Aviation will be attending AMTC 2023 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio with our sister company QAI Aerospace from October 23rd through the 25th. Please stop by to learn more about our capabilities. We look forward to seeing you there!

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NBAA-BACE 2023 16 Aug 2023, 6:39 pm

NBAA-BACE 2023

BOOTH# N4735

OCTOBER 17-19

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

QAI Aviation will be attending the NBAA-BACE 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. QAI Will be located at booth# N4735. Please stop by to learn more about our extensive capabilities. We look forward to seeing you there!

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QAI Aviation Completes Life Flight Network Aircraft 25 Jul 2023, 5:07 pm

(Pittsburgh, PA) QAI Aviation (QAI) announced today that the company has recently delivered a new Bell 407GXi EMS completion to Life Flight Network (LFN). LFN is a not-for-profit patient transport service that provides rotor wing, fixed wing, and ground ambulance transport throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

“Our team at QAI Aviation did incredible work on this aircraft completion,” said QAI President Robert Sieber. “We appreciate Life Flight Network entrusting us with their business. This completion was done with STC kit installations, new avionics additions, complete aircraft paint, and an all-new medical interior kit.”

QAI installed various complex avionics systems during the Bell 407GXi completion, which includes NVIS upgrades to custom fabricated scene lighting and many airframe modifications. A State-of-the-art Spectrum Aeromed EMS interior and equipment STC was incorporated in this completion including the cabin and crew seat recovering and upholstery with the LFN logo.

The additional avionics package installed in this beautiful EMS aircraft includes a Sky Connect system with remote MMU in the cabin, PAC 45 audio system, Weather Link, traffic avoidance system, Garmin GTS 800, Technisonic TDFM 9100 with RC in the cabin, steerable searchlight system, Artex ELT, TANIS heating system dual USB ports, Shore Power, Tel-Tail lighting, and Aerodynamix NVIS.

“Our team of technicians were able to integrate new innovative technology seamlessly into this green aircraft. Our experienced team, dealer agreements, and capabilities empower us to complete installations both inside and outside of the aircraft. Whether a customer has a green aircraft, an older aircraft that needs to be upgraded, or maintenance requirements ranging from routine to heavy, our team at QAI can help,” said Sieber.

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HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 21 Feb 2023, 9:18 pm

HAI HELI-EXPO 2023

BOOTH# B2405

MARCH 7-9

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

QAI Aviation will be attending the HAI Heli-Expo 2023 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. QAI will be located at booth# B2405 along with QAI Aerospace during the expo. Please stop by to learn more about our extensive capabilities. We look forward to seeing you there!

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ELEVATE 2022 25 Jul 2022, 7:40 pm

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APSCON 2022 25 Jul 2022, 7:28 pm

APSCON

BOOTH# 634

JULY 27TH-29TH

RENO, NEVADA

QAI Aerospace will be attending APSCON, the Airborne Public Safety Conference and Exhibition in Reno Nevada. QAI will be located at booth# 634. QAI looks forward to seeing everyone there!

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