Limosa to benefit from Airmedic’s expertise in new partnership to launch electric air ambulance operations in Canada
Airmedic and Limosa have announced a visionary partnership in the electrification of air medical transportation.
Headquarted in Montreal, Limosa is currently developing its eVTOL/eCTOL aircraft, named LimoConnect. This collaboration complements Airmedic’s operational excellence — with the aim of improving the interior design and functionality of LimoMedic, the ambulance version of its aircraft.
Hamid Hamidi, President and CEO of Limosa, said: “I am excited about this partnership, as Airmedic brings a wealth of experience in operating air ambulances in Quebec, particularly in the northern regions. They currently operate helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, while our LimoMedic aircraft combines the best of both worlds.
“It can take off and land vertically, like a helicopter, and switch to horizontal flight, like a fixed-wing aircraft. It can also take off and land horizontally. In addition, it is exceptionally quiet, making it ideal for use in urban environments.”
Airmedic currently operates a fleet of Airbus helicopters and Pilatus aircraft as air ambulances. It is the only company in Quebec operating its own fleet of planes and helicopters dedicated to emergency medical evacuations and inter-hospital transfers.
Airmedic was the first private air medical transport company in Canada to be certified by Accreditation Canada in 2016 and has been accredited by Transport Canada for night vision goggles and IFR for helicopter operations since that same year.
Sophie Larochelle, Chief Executive Officer of Airmedic, said: “We are at the beginning of an extraordinary journey in the electric transportation sector. We are particularly sensitive to the ecological footprint of our sector, and with this partnership we would have the opportunity to commit to sustainability, as we believe in the innovation of zero-emission aircraft.”
Mélanie Lussier, President of Aéro Montréal, added: “This partnership between Airmedic and Limosa is a strategic milestone in the evolution of advanced air mobility in Quebec. It is a perfect illustration of the sector’s ability to innovate rapidly and sustainably, while pursuing its goal of connecting people.
“Together, we are taking a significant step towards a future where advanced technologies become essential tools in the service of community well-being.”