Virgin Atlantic to install Tempus across its fleet

UK-based RDT are pleased to announce that they have been contracted to equip the entire Virgin Atlantic long haul fleet of aircraft with Tempus.

RDT Managing Director Graham Murphy said: “We are really pleased to be installing Tempus across Virgin’s fleet ofaircraft, and are delighted that the contract covers fleet expansion until 2009.”

Tempus technology helps ensure passengers and their families receive the highest quality of in-flight medical care by enabling crew to send a sick passenger’s medical data to emergency ground-based doctors who can diagnose the problem and advise the crew on the best course of action.

Steve Ridgway, chief executive of Virgin Atlantic, commented; “The safety and welfare of our passengers is of paramount importance. Virgin Atlantic has used the original telemedicine system, MedLink, for many years, but Tempus’ advanced technology significantly increases the airline’s onboard medical provision.”

Continues Murphy, “This announcement, subsequent to the recent launch of Tempus by Emirates Airlines, demonstrates the commitment to passenger health and safety that international airlines are displaying. Virgin Atlantic was the first airline to introduce defibrillators across its fleet and, as with defibrillators, RDT anticipates that this technology will soon be adopted as industry standard.”

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