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20th July 2020
RNS Reach: Press release
Gama Aviation Plc (AIM: GMAA) ("Gama Aviation", the "Group")
Gama Aviation commences air ambulance contracts awarded by the Government of Guernsey& the Government of Jersey
Gama Aviation, the global business aviation service provider, has been awarded new special mission contracts for air ambulance provision by the Government of Guernsey and by the Government of Jersey. The contracts have an initial term of five years with options to extend by up to five years.
Operating Beechcraft King Air B200 aircraft, the Group will provide H24/365 services between the Channel Islands and UK mainland health services, providing a critical lifeline for the citizens of the islands. Gama Aviation will additionally provide medical teams to provide clinical services for the Guernsey operation.
The award comes shortly after Gama Aviation's commencement of helicopter emergency services ("HEMS") operations in Scotland, augmenting its fixed wing operations for the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Neil Medley, Group COO at Gama Aviation, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded these important contracts by the Government of Guernsey and the Government of Jersey. Given our focus on special mission service provision, our existing aviation facilities in Jersey and our Beechcraft Authorised Service Centre in Bournemouth, we are ideally placed to deliver a long and successful partnership with each Bailiwick."
Marwan Khalek, Group CEO at Gama Aviation, said: "The award of these prestigious contracts represents another major milestone in our strategic ambition to grow our special mission business."
Gama Aviation provides special mission services to law enforcement, defence, air ambulance and other government services. The Group has recently announced new contract wins with the RAF, Joint Helicopter Command and the Home Office.
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For further information please visit www.gamaaviation.com or contact:
Duncan Daines
Chief Marketing Officer, Gama Aviation Plc
duncan.daines@gamaaviation.com
Gama Aviation - Notes to Editors
Founded in 1983 on the simple principle of delivering its clients' missions with passion & dedication, Gama Aviation Plc (LSE AIM: GMAA) is a highly valued global partner to those who use aviation as a platform to perform.
The Group has three divisions: Air, Ground & Global Services. Air services include aircraft management, special mission support and charter; with Ground services covering base & line aircraft maintenance services, aircraft modification design and installation and Fixed Base Operations (FBO). Global Services provides CAM, change management consultancy and industry leading software.
More details can be found at: https://www.gamaaviation.com/