Garden City Helicopters is the proud operator of a fleet of fixed-wing aircraft, operating as dedicated transport aircraft for the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service.

The latest addition to the Garden City Helicopter's fleet of aircraft is a high performance Beechcraft King Air 200, fully refurbished with comfortable new interior and new livery plus an extensive avionics package seldom seen on comparable corporate aircraft. The King Air 200 has the ability to fly in 8 passenger VIP mode or be quickly converted for use in Air Ambulance mode with space for 2 patient stretchers plus equipment and up to 4 medical attendants. With its own, self-contained stretcher lifting capability and short runway requirements, the King Air 200 can operate around the country, including the Chatham Islands.

For 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service provides for qualified, skilled medical practitioners in the aircraft alongside patients who are being transferred to medical facilities for any number of reasons. From critical care burns victims, spinal injury patients, neonatal transfers, or accident trauma victims to routine elective surgery transfers, organ delivery, blood or equipment supply, the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service can offer a fast, efficient and effective transfer facility with specialised care and attention every step of the way.

SPECIFICATIONS

Max all up Weight 5700kg
Certified to 35000ft
Certified Single Pilot IFR
Fully Pressurized
Powered by Pratt and Whitney two PT-6-41 Turbine engines producing 850 Hp each
Seating for 8 VIP passengers
Cruise Speed 480 km/h
Range 1500nm (Invercargill - Auckland 650nm)
Wingspan 16.61m
Length 13.34m
Height 4.57m
 
Full Medical and VIP Interior.

1.3m cargo door and self-contained stretcher lifting capacity.

Please note: These figures are provided as a guideline only. Performance varies with changes in temperature, altitude and operational activity.