Entry-level jet to get medevac makeover

The announcement was made at the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual week-long conference  at Oshkosh.

Spectrum Aeromed, based in Fargo, N.D., developed the medical interior and patient loading system for the Mustang and is pursuing a supplemental type certificate while Cessna developed the pre-installation modification including an enhanced power system and new aft-facing folding seat to accommodate patient loading.

The first delivery is set for October to Jet Budget, a Caribbean charter operator.

"Adapting the Spectrum Aeromed system for the Mustang gives this versatile aircraft one more mission profile," said Scott Sarver, Cessna manager, Special Mission Sales. "The operating economics of the Mustang, its range and performance, combined with the Spectrum Aeromed interior will make this a popular addition to the medical transport community."

The Spectrum Aeromed medical configuration is based on its 2200 series advanced life support system with storage provisions and includes a manual loading system customized for the Mustang.

It will take one week to make the entry-level jet medevac capable and the price will be confirmed by Cessna soon.