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Schenectady, N.Y. - Schebectady County officials have announced that REVA, Inc., the largest operator of aero-medical flights in North America, will establish its Northeast Air Operations Center at the Schenectady County Airport. Anthony Jasenski, Chairman of the Schenectady County Legislature said, "REVA considered airports all over the Northeastern United States. We are so proud that they have selected the Schenectady County Airport for the company's new Northeastern Flight Operations Center." REVA will lease office and hangar space at the County Airport from Richmor Aviation. Working closely with the County, Richmor built a new 20,000 square foot hangar that opened earlier this year. "Richmor is proud to welcome REVA to our new hangar, it was a great team effort with the County that brought this growing aero-medical company to the Schenectady County Airport," said Mahlon Richards, President of Richmor Aviation. Stuart Hayman, Founder and CEO of REVA said, "We are very excited to institute a permanent base for REVA in the Northeast. This addition will expand our geographical reach thereby allowing our services to become more efficient." REVA has existing flight operation centers in Fort Lauderdale (FL), San Juan (PR) and Phoenix (AZ) with more than 300 employees. The company is dedicated to helping those sick or injured fly home comfortably, safely and efficiently so they can feel better. REVA flights operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week offering on-board medical staff that utilize fixed-wing aircraft that serve as air ambulances. From the Schenectady County Airport, REVA will service the Northeastern and Midwestern states plus Eastern Canada, Western Europe and Bermuda. The company will base two Lear Jets at the County Airport creating 12 new, full-time jobs based in Glenville. The company will also create about 50 part-time medical jobs as the company hires local Registered Flight Nurses, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists, and Physicians for medical-transport flights. REVA will work with Schenectady County Community College which operates an Aviation program, an air traffic controllers program, as well as programs to train people for careers in health care. The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority will provide a $36,000 grant toward project costs. Ray Gillen, Metroplex Chair said, "REVA brings a fast-growing aircraft company to Schenectady County's Airport Business Park. This is great news, and we appreciate the team effort by Metroplex and Richmor that helped bring this company to our community." The Schenectady County Airport is home to the 109th Airlift Wing of the NYS Air National Guard, the only ski-equipped aircraft in the Air Force; a Naval Operation s Support Center; the County's Ice Rink; SCCC's aviation programs; Richmor Aviation; Fortitech; several privately owned hangars and three shovel ready sites plus four acres on the flight line for companies interested in relocating to or expanding to Schenectady County. About REVA REVA Inc. employs over 300 air ambulance service professionals who deliver caring, efficient, and medically sound jet and fixed-wing flight services from bases throughout North America and the Caribbean. REVA Inc., has completed more than 25,000 medical transports that include time-sensitive organ deliveries, trauma response, and intensive-care connections in addition to private charters associated with medical tourism, cruise-line passenger agencies and philanthropic efforts. REVA Inc. has earned over a dozen top industry honors and recognitions from NAAMTA, EURAMI, International Assistance Group, and ARGUS Gold including the AAMS Fixed Wing Award of Excellence and ACE Safety Award. REVA Inc. is an approved organ transportation carrier for Cleveland Clinic, and its air ambulance services are licensed by U.S. and international agencies including U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (Certificate #O2JA595N), Canadian Transportation Agency International License; and U.S. Treasury Cuban operation authorization. Through individual and corporate affiliations, the staff and fleet uphold professional performance standards that exceed industry practices and expectations.