SAFETY · GLOSSARY
Medevac Flight
Also known as: air ambulance, medical evacuation
A medically-equipped charter flight transporting a patient with on-board medical staff and life-support equipment.
Other names for Medevac Flight
In the private aviation industry, Medevac Flight is also commonly referred to as air ambulance and medical evacuation. These terms are used interchangeably by operators, brokers and crews.
IN PRACTICE
Medevac aircraft range from light jets like the Learjet 35 (single stretcher, one medical crew) up to heavy jets and converted airliners for ICU transfers across continents. Most missions are coordinated with the patient's hospital, insurer and ground ambulance providers.
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Frequently asked
What does Medevac Flight mean in private aviation?
Also called air ambulance, medical evacuation. A medically-equipped charter flight transporting a patient with on-board medical staff and life-support equipment.
Why should I care about medevac flight when booking a charter?
Medevac aircraft range from light jets like the Learjet 35 (single stretcher, one medical crew) up to heavy jets and converted airliners for ICU transfers across continents. Most missions are coordinated with the patient's hospital, insurer and ground ambulance providers.
Do we vet operators against medevac flight?
Yes. Every operator on our network is screened against ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO and equivalent third-party safety standards before we quote a flight.
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