Indianapolis, IN – Indiana Organ Procurement Organization, Inc. (IOPO) has selected Jet Logistics Inc. to manage aviation logistics for the organization’s revised andenhanced donor organ transport program.

Based in Indianapolis, IOPO coordinates organ and tissue donation, transplants and related services for the State of Indiana. IOPO recently completed a thorough review of its long-term aviation requirements, resulting in the establishment of a state-of-the-art air medical transport program supported by Jet Logistics’ industry leading air medical transport accreditations, including ISBAO Stage 3 certified, CAMTS-audited and U.S. Department of Defense/GSA/NASA-approved. IOPO’s transport program will utilize an advanced Cessna Citation CJ3 jet as the primary platform for servicing its mission needs.

Kellie Hanner, IOPO President, stated, “Jet Logistics has shown their dedication to the success of our mission from the very beginning of our project. We are fortunate to have a partner that has displayed an unwavering commitment to the patients, families and community we serve.”

“We are proud that IOPO has reviewed its many options and chosen Jet Logistics to manage their revised aviation program requirements,” commented W. Ashley Smith, Jr. - founder and President of Jet Logistics. “Our AirEMS™ program continues to deliver the industry’s highest level of customized aviation solutions to leading OPO and Critical Care Transport programs nationwide; our entire staff looks forward to supporting IOPO, its hospitals and most importantly, their staff and patients.”

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 with 24/7/365 service.

Indiana Organ Procurement Organization is the state of Indiana’s organ procurement organization (OPO) and has three highly regarded, Indiana-based transplant hospitals including Lutheran Health Network, St. Vincent Health and IU Health.

For additional information, please visit www.iopo.org.