Fargo Jet Center is pleased to announce the recent completion of a custom air medical interior modification on a King Air 250 for Intermountain Health. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Intermountain Health serves patients and communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana and Wyoming. The newly delivered King Air will support the transport of patients with a variety of complex medical needs across the United States.  

Custom air medical interior modifications included:

• Gogo L3 Avance ATG Wi-Fi system with LTE capabilities
• Flightcell DZMX+ Iridium Satcom / Flight Following system with SmartHub
• AA95-1000 Audio Panel with Cabin Intercom system
• TA360 MAX power USB charger
• AVFAB side facing divan with cabin seat covers to match
• Fabricated RH and LH medical sidewall with RH sidewall containing a stainless overlay
• Dual Spectrum D size oxygen bottle holders in baggage area with custom cargo net
• LED loading lights over the cabin door
• Vinyl diamond plate flooring with foam padding for comfort
• Spectrum 5200-002 dual patient system with dual 3500-liter oxygen bottles with built storge drawers and air pumps, accompanied by an overhead valance that houses oxygen, air, suction, LED lights and power controls

The completion marked Fargo Jet Center’s 150th overall special mission aircraft modification. Since 1995, Fargo Jet has completed modifications for clients across the globe and across industries, including cloud seeding and atmospheric research, law enforcement and natural resources, and air medical transport. Fargo Jet Center specializes in conversions on many different airframes, including Cessna Caravans, Citations, Pilatus PC-12s, Beechcraft King Air Series & Hawker 400s, Daher Kodiak, Bombardier Learjets, and more.

Together with its affiliated companies, Fargo Jet Center is one of the only aviation companies in the world to offer truly comprehensive services to special mission operators. Fargo Jet’s aircraft sales division, Exclusive Aircraft Sales, supports clients with the acquisition of the right aircraft for their unique needs. Maintenance work completed in Fargo is complimented by services offered at affiliate Premier Jet Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, including paint and interiors.  

For weather modification clients, affiliates Weather Modification International, SPEC International, and ICE Crystal Engineering support the research, program development, and execution of atmospheric projects around the world.   

“Reaching 150 modifications is a testament to the talent and dedication of our team and the trust our clients have placed in us over the past three decades. This milestone is particularly meaningful when we reflect on the critical work these aircraft perform, transporting patients to lifesaving care, protecting communities, and advancing our understanding of the atmosphere,” said Jim Sweeney, President. “To mark 150 completions with a modification for Intermountain Health, an organization doing such critical work for patients across the West, is something our entire team is proud. We’re honored by the trust our clients place in us, and excited about the missions ahead.”

Fargo Jet Center is proud to announce the completion and delivery of a newly outfitted, dedicated air medical Pilatus PC-12 for Life Flight Network, a not-for-profit patient transport service providing helicopter, fixed-wing, and ground ambulance transport throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Hawaiʻi. The aircraft marks the 10th air medical conversion completed by Fargo Jet Center for Life Flight Network.

Medical equipment integrations on the newly completed PC-12 include:

• New Flightcell DZMX Plus Satcom/Flight Following System with SmartHub and cockpit camera
• New composite sidewall with stainless steel overlay for sanitation and durability
• Integrated upper medical sidewall with oxygen, air, vacuum, and power outlets
• FWD medical cabinet
• AMS43 TSO Cabin Audio Panel with 4 position cabin Intercom
• Cabin LED lighting upgrades and Cargo LED loading lights
• Spectrum Aeromed AFT baggage storage cabinet with LOX
• Dedicated medical cabin power system and high-power USB charging ports
• Spectrum Aeromed overhead Brownline tracks for flexible equipment mounting and positioning
• Custom Loncoin flooring
• Lifeport Mission Style seats

Since 2017, Fargo Jet Center has delivered eight additional PC-12s and a Cessna Citation CJ4 to Life Flight Network. These aircraft provide ICU-level care during patient transport in the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West and Hawai’i, and across the country.

“We are very proud to reach this milestone with Life Flight Network,” said Mike Clancy, Vice President of Technical Services at Fargo Jet Center. “Pilots, providers and patients depend on advanced and safe medical transportation from Life Flight Network, and we are very grateful to be part of delivering that care when it matters most.”

“Reaching 10 aircraft modifications with Fargo Jet Center is a testament to a partnership built on shared standards and trust,” said Life Flight Network Senior Director of Maintenance, Chad McCracken. “Each conversion reflects the precision and craftsmanship our crews rely on every day to deliver ICU-level care at altitude — and this latest PC-12 is no exception. We’re proud to put this aircraft into service knowing it was built to the same exacting standards our patients and providers deserve.”

Fargo Jet Center proudly announces the completion and delivery of a newly outfitted dedicated air medical Learjet 45 to Airmedic, a Canadian air ambulance provider specializing in short- and long-distance patient repatriation and critical care transport.

A delegation from Airmedic traveled to Fargo in late January to perform final inspections and formally accept the aircraft.

“It is a privilege to be part of Airmedic’s commitment to advancing air medical transport,” said Mike Clancy, VP of Technical Services at Fargo Jet Center. “When lives depend on performance and reliability, every detail counts. We’re proud to deliver an aircraft designed to be mission-ready from the start.”

“Partnering with Fargo Jet Center allowed us to transform real-world operational needs, from patients and medical crews to client expectations, into a truly one-of-a-kind aircraft. With their expertise we were able to create a highly specialized and unique environment that enhances patient care, empowers our medical teams, and instills absolute trust in our clients when it matters most,” said Louis-Philippe Loiselle Fortier, Vice-President Strategic Initiatives and Business Development at Airmedic.

Fargo Jet Center managed the full interior completion of the aircraft, with medical equipment integrations including:

• New Skytrac ISAT-200A Satcom/Flight Following system with cockpit audio interface and cabin handsets
• New composite sidewall with stainless steel overlay for sanitation and durability
• Integrated upper medical sidewall with oxygen, air, vacuum, and power outlets
• Custom Spectrum Aeromed medical cabinet
• Cabin lighting upgrades
• Spectrum Aeromed FWD baggage storage area
• Dedicated medical cabin power system and high-power USB charging ports
• Spectrum Aeromed overhead Brownline tracks for flexible equipment mounting and positioning
• Custom fit Loncoin flooring and privacy curtain
• Electric patient loader outlet

Airmedic will use the aircraft to support the transport of patients with complex medical needs across North America and on international repatriation missions. Designed to enhance in-flight intervention, these advancements will support medical crews in delivering complex care, promoting greater patient stability throughout transport, and ensure a safe and comfortable journey as patients are brought home.

 Fargo Jet Center’s maintenance and avionics teams are celebrating multiple awards and achievements received in 2025, recognizing excellence in ongoing education and alignment to industry standard credentialing.

The maintenance team was honored with the Aviation Training Excellence Award from the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), and an Employer Recognition Award from the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). Both awards recognize aviation maintenance organizations that demonstrate a commitment to continuing training and education. Additionally, the team was awarded an AMT Employer Diamond Award of Excellence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), given to organizations with 100% of eligible employees completing an AMT Certificate of Training in a calendar year.

In the avionics department, avionics leads Drew Stiles, Jon Stevens, and Will Dillamon, and avionics technicians Dave Mohn, Hayden Larson and Karson Ferden have passed the AEA’s new Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET) Exam, to earn their CAET Certification. Introduced earlier in 2025, the CAET Certification signifies that technicians are well-versed in the latest industry standards and best practices. Facilities with CAET Certified technicians provide enhanced quality of maintenance and repairs, and are committed to the safety and efficiency of aviation operations.

“Fargo Jet Center is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service,” said Mitch Lutze-Morris, Fargo Jet Center Chief Inspector. “Continuing education for our teams, and aligning to industry best practice certifications, ensures we are at the forefront of providing innovative and safe aviation maintenance.”