The Polish airline LOT Polish Airlines announced that it will convert one of your jets Embraer E195 in a medical aircraft, with the capacity to carry up to 16 patients in stretchers or Six patients in critical condition that need intensive care.
The reconfiguration of the aircraft is part of the European Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM)integrated into the program Resceuan initiative of the European Union aimed at strengthening response to natural disasters and emergencies of public health.
In addition to the E195, LOT will make more available two Boeing 737 aircraft For the program, which will be used in transport tasks. All three aircraft will be based on Warsawallowing rapid mobilization in emergency situations in any part of Europe.
“LOT is currently developing a detailed cabin scheme in close coordination with the other part of the contract. The implementation is scheduled for the coming months,” the company said in an official statement.
The commitment to the resumption reinforces the role of Poland as an active collaborator in the EU humanitarian and rescue actions. LOT also pointed out that if the program requirements change in the future, other aircraft may be made available.
Interestingly, the airline had recently announced, during the Paris Aeronautical Fair, the replacement of your regional fleet. Instead of new Embraer jets, Lot chose to acquire 40 aircraft Airbus A220signaling a strategic change in its commercial operation.
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