ChristianaCare LifeNet, a member of Air Methods’ LifeNet Medical Transport System, has taken delivery of a new Airbus H145 D3 at the Air Medical Transport Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

ChristianaCare LifeNet is an aeromedical critical care transport program located in Delaware, with two bases in Georgetown and Newark. The H145 D3 was fitted with a custom interior by Metro Aviation, the aircraft features the Helionix avionics suite and a five-blade main rotor providing a smoother quieter flight and reduced pilot workload.

will serve as a next-generation platform for ChristianaCare LifeNet’s mission of delivering advanced care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The program provides rapid emergency response and hospital-to-hospital transport, ensuring patients receive life-saving treatment as quickly as possible.

Bart President of Airbus Helicopters, Inc. and Head of the North America Region

“We’re proud to showcase this beautiful aircraft and celebrate two of our strongest partners, ChristianaCare and Air Methods,” said Bart Reijnen, president of Airbus Helicopters, Inc. and Head of the North America Region. “The H145’s Helionix avionics suite and advanced autopilot reduce pilot workload and enhance safety, while the new five-blade rotor delivers a smoother, quieter flight, benefiting both crew and patients. Every detail of this aircraft is designed for high-tempo medical operations.”

Rob Hamilton, CEO of Air Methods, expressed gratitude for the partnership. “Innovation, reliability, and safety are what make Airbus products the backbone of our fleet,” he said. “We’re honored to continue our long-standing relationship with ChristianaCare and excited to see this new aircraft making a difference in the communities we serve together.”