The reserve helicopter provided for in the contract between INEM and Avincis is undergoing scheduled maintenance and, therefore, was not replaced within 24 hours, an official source from the company said on Tuesday.
“The reserve aircraft of the same model, AW139, is undergoing scheduled maintenance. We are seeking to complete this work as quickly as possible, taking into account that safety is our main priority. However, another AW139 helicopter remains in operation, in addition to two AW109s,” an official source from the operator for the assistance helicopter service told Lusa.
The issue at hand is the replacement of the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) helicopter that suffered an accident in the municipality of Mondim de Basto.
Source: www.cmjornal.pt
