Although the new air ambulance will be funded by SCAA, the aircraft will be operated by the Scottish Ambulance Service alongside their own aircraft.

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The Swiss-made Pilatus PC-12 specializes as an executive, commuter and ambulance aircraft.

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The aircraft will be based at Perth airport and will work alongside the two existing Scottish Ambulance Service aircraft.

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The charity works with the Scottish Air Ambulance Service and the new aircraft will be available to respond to routine 999 emergency calls.

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The service uses ambulance service and Royal Navy helicopters as well as aircraft which fly from Glasgow.

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