Beechcraft aircraft are saving lives in Peru. The government recently expanded its emergency response capabilities with a second Beechcraft King Air 360C air ambulance, equipped with vital sign monitors, incubators, stretchers and cold chain systems for organ transport.
Since October 2024, more than 100 Peruvian Air Force aeromedical flights have evacuated over 145 critically ill patients. Many of these patients were in remote areas, demonstrating the life-saving capabilities of these special mission platforms.
“Special Missions Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft continue to prove their value in some of the world’s most demanding environments,” Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales, said in a news release. “It’s an honor to support these life-saving efforts through the Peruvian Air Force’s emergency response missions.”
As part of the King Air 360C sale, Gibbs said, the company signed two offset agreements with the Peruvian Ministry of Defense with long-term aviation growth in mind. These include support for a new Virtual Reality Center of Excellence in Peru, featuring simulators for the Cessna 172 and Beechcraft King Air to train pilots for both normal and emergency scenarios.
Textron Aviation provided this photo gallery showcasing Peru adding a second King Air 360C air ambulance to its Special Missions operations.