Aero-Dienst Orders Second Bombardier Challenger 650 for ADAC Medevac Fleet
Aero-Dienst GmbH, a subsidiary of ADAC SE, will add the aircraft to its fleet for global patient transport. The deal was announced June 10 in Berlin.
financialpost.comBombardier Defense signed a contract with Aero-Dienst GmbH for a second Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft on June 10, 2026, in Berlin. The aircraft will be configured for dedicated medevac operations and added to Aero-Dienst's existing fleet. Aero-Dienst GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADAC SE.
The new aircraft will support ADAC's global patient repatriation and air ambulance services. Michael Anckner, Vice President, Worldwide Defense Sales, Bombardier Defense, said the addition of a second Challenger 650 by Aero-Dienst underscores operator confidence in the platform's reliability, performance and adaptability for critical missions.
Anckner added that the Challenger 650 continues to set the benchmark for medevac operations, offering the range, cabin space and operational flexibility required to respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies around the world.
Dr. Oliver Kosing, Managing Director of Aero-Dienst, said the company is looking forward to introducing the second Challenger 650 aircraft under its air operator certificate. The announcement builds on an existing partnership between Bombardier Defense and Aero-Dienst/ADAC and reinforces Bombardier Defense's position as a supplier in Germany and Europe.
