Air Ambulance

Category: aviation

A private charter mission configured specifically for medical transport and patient care.

Air ambulances are "flying ICUs." They are staffed by flight nurses/doctors and carry medical equipment. They are used for urgent medical evacuations from remote areas or international transport of patients who cannot handle commercial airline flight stress.

Common Examples

• The air ambulance charter was organized on a six-hour notice to transport the patient safely to the specialized oncology center.
• Air ambulance missions require specialized FAA certification and medical-grade power systems to support patient life-support equipment.