OMNI Takes Delivery of 1st EMS Certified Learjet 40

(Lisbon, Portugal, April 8, 2008) -- OMNI Aviacao today announced it has taken delivery of its first Bombardier Learjet 40* aircraft. The aircraft is also the first Learjet 40 aircraft to feature an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) conversion capability.

Lifeport has supplied the medical kit, and the interior configuration has been modified by adjusting the galley to allow easy access for a stretcher. In its EMS capacity the aircraft can transport one patient on a stretcher and four medical staff up to 1,796 NM (3,326km) ISA standard day conditions, zero wind and 100 nm IFR fuel reserves.

"The Learjet 40 aircraft is an excellent choice for our customers, flying six passengers for over three-and-a half-hours, covering all of Western Europe and North Africa from our bases in Lisbon and Paris," said Jose da Costa, president, OMNI Aviacao, "We are looking forward to bringing more Bombardier aircraft into our fleet in the next two years."

Source : OMNI Aviação

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