A helicopter firm in Parksville has landed a major contract to help upgrade and operate BC’s air ambulance fleet.
Ascent Helicopters was awarded the $554.4 million contract to supply new aircraft to BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) to deliver helicopter emergency medical services.
“It has been a long process and for sure, we’re quite excited about it,” said Trent Lemke, owner of Ascent Helicopters, which have been operating in the Parksville area for 17 years.
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