Upgrades have been made to the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance (SAA) aircraft to help patients with complex and urgent medical needs across the province.

The King Air B200 aircraft now has a larger entry door, a bigger stretcher with a new support system and an electronic lift.

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“These improvements make it safer and easier for emergency responders to move patients on and off the aircraft, supporting faster and more efficient emergency transport across the province,” the statement from the government read.

The upgrades come through a partnership of the Saskatchewan He

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