Loganair converts aircraft for ambulance flights

EDINBURGH - Loganair is working "closely" with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) to provide air ambulance capability - as the service faces the unprecedented challenges borne by the Covid-19 outbreak.

A Loganair Twin Otter aircraft has been converted into an additional air ambulance aircraft, allowing it carry Epishuttle isolation pods for the safe carriage of Covid-19 patients by air.

Loganair is also working to convert a larger Saab 340 aircraft, capable of operating into all Highlands and Islands airports with the exception of Barra, to become an air ambulance with the capability to carry two Epishuttle pods and accompanying medical teams simultaneously.

Barra, with its unique beach airport, will be served by the smaller Twin Otter. The Loganair aircraft will be based at Glasgow Airport but are capable of operating throughout Scotland. Loganair pilots will be operating the aircraft as usual, and late last week, all received a special briefing from the airline and the Scottish Ambulance Service on the nature of the deployment.