Bedford, MA – Boston MedFlight has announced the selection of Jet Logistics Inc. as its new fixed-wing air carrier for the organization’s critical care transport operations.

The agreement further strengthens Boston MedFlight’s nationally recognized program by utilizing Jet Logistics’ ISBAO Stage 3 certified, CAMTS-audited and U.S. Department of Defense/GSA/NASA-approved aviation services. The program will include locally-based turbine jet air medical aircraft, as well as additional assets, to facilitate Boston MedFlight’s local, regional, national and international fixed-wing CCT operations.

“After an extensive RFP process, Boston MedFlight has selected JLI to be their fixed wing partner. Boston MedFlight was especially impressed by JLI’s strong leadership and management team, impeccable safety record and Safety Management System and diverse experience performing regional and international EMS missions. Boston MedFlight looks forward to working with JLI to make a difference in the lives of the most critically ill and injured patients,” stated Dr. Suzanne Wedel, CEO of Boston MedFlight.

“Boston MedFlight is recognized as one of the United States’ preeminent critical care transport programs; to earn their confidence and right to serve their partners and patients marks another major milestone for Jet Logistics’ domestic and international AirEMS™ service,” stated Jet Logistics founder and President W. Ashley Smith, Jr.

Jet Logistics is a Charlotte, NC-based, FAA-certified Part 135 air carrier and Part 145 Certified Repair Station company specializing in providing advanced aircraft lease/management, operation and maintenance support services for leading domestic and international air medical transport programs.

Boston MedFlight is a CAMTS-accredited Critical Care Transport service. Its mission is to extend the tertiary care services of the major Boston hospitals to the citizens of Massachusetts and New England. As a non-profit organization, Boston MedFlight transports patients regardless of their ability to pay. Boston MedFlight is financially supported in part by a consortium of Boston hospitals including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Tufts Medical Center.

For additional information, please visit www.bostonmedflight.org or www.jetlogistics.us.