Aircrafts & Aviation
Partners in Medical Transportation
Providence Air Ambulance has partnered with Carson Air, a well-respected leader in supplying aviation services to the air ambulance industry.
Under an exclusivity agreement, Carson Air provides Providence Air Ambulance with medically configured jet and turboprop aircraft from both the Vancouver and Kelowna bases. The Cessna Citation Encore jets, Beechcraft 350 and, 1900D turboprops are some of the most modern aircraft available in Western Canada. To maintain these aircraft in top condition and ensure timely service, Carson Air has staffed maintenance facilities located in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Calgary that operate seven days a week.
JET AIRCRAFT: CESSNA 560 ENCORE
History has proven the Citation 560 Encore aircraft to be the most reliable, efficient, durable, and safe jet aircraft. Accessibility to runways and the phenomenal performance make this aircraft a safe and reliable aircraft for the diverse air ambulance environment.
TURBOPROP AIRCRAFT: Super King Air 350
The Super King Air family has been in continuous production since 1974 making it the longest production run of any civilian turboprop aircraft in its class. It is a superior platform against other models, with a larger safety margin in all areas. It outperforms in cabin size and runway accessibility.