Chilean air ambulance, charter and cargo provider Aerocardal has purchased a Czech-made Aircraft Industries L410NG. The transaction enhances Aerocardal's fleet and positions the company as a strategic sales partner within the Americas for Omnipol Group, the parent company of Aircraft Industries.

The newly acquired L410NG is projected to arrive in Q4 of 2024 in Chile with its original passenger configuration, which can also be converted into an ambulance version; a key aspect considering Aerocardal's regional reach in this market.

“The L410NG is a game-changer,” comments Ricardo Real, CEO of Aerocardal. “This aircraft represents advanced technology and versatility, fitting well into our mission to provide top-notch services in passenger transport, as well as emergency medical evacuations. We are excited about bringing this outstanding aircraft to Chile and the Latin American market.”

The aircraft is an improvement on the older version of the L410UVP-E20, providing better flying parameters and operational characteristics. This model will give a more extended flying range, an additional carrying capacity of 500 kgs more cargo and a doubled luggage compartment volume.

Furthermore, it ensures proper integration of modern technologies with innovative avionics, like the state-of-the-art Garmin G300 glass cockpit, enabling the L410NG to be both efficient and reliable.

Jiří Podpěra, president of Omnipol Group, highlights the unique cooperation: “We are very proud to have Aerocardal as our strategic partner in America. Its experience and market knowledge will be beneficial when introducing the L 410 NG to new customers and increasing our regional presence. This collaboration is another important step toward supplying advanced aviation solutions worldwide.

“The L410NG is an aircraft, but it is much more; it is the future of regional aviation. With Aerocardal's support, we are sure to meet customers' changing needs across the commercial, medevac and military sectors in the Americas.”

This partnership also sees Aerocardal appointed as the official sales representative in the Americas for the L410NG aircraft and other Omnipol Group aerospace and defence companies. This will allow the Santiago-based company to enhance its presence and introduce this state-of-the-art aircraft to new customers around the continent.

Real showcases that the company has experience as an official sales representative for other OEMs and understands the local market shifts in demand and customer needs.

“We are looking forward to demonstrating this aircraft's unique capabilities and offering our customers a solution that is safe, reliable, versatile and suits their requirements for air travel. The partnership underlines our commitment to excellence and innovation in aviation.”