{"id":14821,"date":"2026-07-27T10:05:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T08:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avico.com\/news\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T08:05:42","slug":"medical-aircraft-charter-organising-an-air-medical-evacuation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avico.com\/en\/news\/medical-aircraft-charter-organising-an-air-medical-evacuation\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical\u00a0aircraft\u00a0charter:\u00a0organising\u00a0an air medical evacuation\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Every year, several thousand air medical transports are\u00a0organised\u00a0across Europe to respond to emergencies,\u00a0repatriations\u00a0or inter-hospital transfers. Behind these operations lies a particularly rigorous\u00a0organisation, where every minute can affect the patient’s prognosis. For insurance companies,\u00a0assistance\u00a0providers, healthcare\u00a0facilities\u00a0or international businesses, having a partner able to coordinate a medical\u00a0aircraft\u00a0charter quickly is a major concern.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Contrary to\u00a0popular belief, a private medical flight is not limited to emergency evacuations. It also covers the transfer of\u00a0stabilised\u00a0patients, medical repatriations, the transport of\u00a0specialised\u00a0medical\u00a0teams\u00a0as well as the delivery of organs intended for transplantation. Each mission\u00a0requires\u00a0a suitable\u00a0aircraft, a qualified medical\u00a0team\u00a0and constant coordination with airport authorities and healthcare facilities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to its international network of certified operators, Avico\u00a0organises\u00a0air medical transport missions all over the world, with a dedicated unit available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to the most urgent requests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The\u00a0different types\u00a0of air medical flights<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Each mission meets a specific medical need. The choice of\u00a0aircraft, onboard equipment and care team depends directly on the patient’s clinical condition, the distance to be\u00a0covered\u00a0and logistical constraints.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Medical evacuation (Medevac): patient in a life-threatening emergency<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The medevac flight is intended for patients whose condition requires immediate care. It is deployed after a serious accident, a natural disaster, an industrial\u00a0incident\u00a0or when a local healthcare facility does not have the necessary resources.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this context, the medical evacuation\u00a0aircraft\u00a0charter makes it possible to transfer the patient quickly to a better-equipped hospital. The\u00a0aircraft\u00a0is configured as a genuine mobile intensive care unit to ensure continuity of treatment throughout the flight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The mission\u00a0generally\u00a0mobilises:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • a physician\u00a0specialised\u00a0in emergency medicine or intensive care;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • a nurse experienced in air medical transport;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • comprehensive monitoring equipment allowing vital signs to be tracked continuously.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Response time is a decisive factor. As soon as medical validation is obtained, all operations are coordinated to\u00a0minimise\u00a0the delay between the transfer decision and take-off.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Non-urgent medical transport: inter-hospital transfer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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        Not all medical missions involve absolute emergencies. Many patients need to be transferred between two facilities\u00a0in order to\u00a0access a more advanced technical platform or\u00a0specialised\u00a0treatment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Air medical transport is then a particularly effective alternative when distances make ground transport unsuitable or when a commercial flight does not meet medical requirements.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        These transfers concern in particular:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • patients\u00a0under\u00a0continuous\u00a0monitoring;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • people\u00a0requiring\u00a0complete\u00a0immobilisation;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • patients who need to reach a\u00a0specialised\u00a0centre\u00a0for a scheduled procedure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              The flight is\u00a0organised\u00a0in close collaboration with the medical teams of both hospitals to ensure perfect continuity of care.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              Medical repatriation:\u00a0returning\u00a0a\u00a0stabilised\u00a0patient home<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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              When a\u00a0traveller\u00a0or an expatriate employee is\u00a0hospitalised\u00a0abroad, repatriation may be considered as soon as their condition is\u00a0stabilised.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              The private medical flight then makes it possible to return the patient to their home country, where they can continue their treatment with their usual doctors or in a facility chosen by their family,\u00a0employer\u00a0or insurer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              This solution offers several advantages:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              • fully\u00a0personalised\u00a0transport;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • schedules adapted to medical constraints;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • continuous support from a care team if necessary;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • reduced handling of the patient thanks to priority access at airport facilities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      The choice between a dedicated air ambulance and a stretcher configuration on a private jet depends on the level of care\u00a0required\u00a0during transport.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      Transport of organs and biological products: time and temperature constraints<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                      Air medical transport does not only concern patients. Organ transplants, biological samples, blood\u00a0products\u00a0or certain pharmaceutical treatments must also be delivered within extremely short\u00a0timeframes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      These missions require particularly demanding logistical\u00a0organisation:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      • immediate\u00a0aircraft\u00a0availability;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • optimised\u00a0planning of airport slots;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          • strict adherence to the cold chain;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                            • constant coordination with surgical teams.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              In this type of operation, every minute saved contributes directly to the chances of a successful transplant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              Available\u00a0aircraft\u00a0and equipment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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                              The choice of\u00a0aircraft\u00a0depends on many parameters: distance to be covered, patient’s clinical condition, number of accompanying persons,\u00a0aircraft\u00a0range\u00a0and airport access constraints. Thanks to its international network, Avico can select the solution best suited\u00a0to\u00a0each mission.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              Aircraft\u00a0equipped with an intensive care unit: monitoring, ventilator, defibrillator<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                              A medical charter\u00a0aircraft\u00a0can be fitted out to reproduce the conditions of a hospital intensive care unit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                              Available equipment includes in particular:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              • transport\u00a0ventilator;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                • multi-parameter\u00a0monitor;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                  • defibrillator;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                    • electric\u00a0syringe\u00a0pumps;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                      • high-capacity\u00a0oxygen\u00a0supply;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                        • medical\u00a0suction\u00a0systems.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          This configuration makes it possible to care for patients who are ventilated,\u00a0intubated\u00a0or require continuous monitoring for several hours.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                          The installations are certified\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0the aviation regulations applicable to medical transport.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                          Stretcher configurations for light and mid-size jets<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                          Not all missions\u00a0require\u00a0a full intensive care unit.\u00a0For stable patients, private jets can be given a specific configuration incorporating an approved medical stretcher.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                          This solution offers several advantages:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                          • reduced\u00a0preparation\u00a0time;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                            • access to\u00a0a large number of\u00a0regional airports;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                              • greater\u00a0operational\u00a0flexibility;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                • optimised\u00a0cost for insurers and healthcare facilities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                  Light jets are preferred for short or European trips, while mid-size\u00a0aircraft\u00a0make it possible to carry out longer missions with more space for the medical team and onboard equipment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                  Medical team on board: physician, nurse, Avico coordination<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                  Beyond the\u00a0aircraft, the success of a mission relies on flawless human coordination. Depending on the needs identified with the referring physicians, Avico arranges the\u00a0integration of a\u00a0specialised\u00a0medical team\u00a0comprising\u00a0an emergency physician, an\u00a0anaesthetist-intensivist, a state-registered\u00a0nurse\u00a0or other healthcare professionals qualified for air transport.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                  This coordination also encompasses equipment preparation, the transmission of clinical information, scheduling with healthcare\u00a0facilities\u00a0and the\u00a0synchronisation\u00a0of ground resources before and after the flight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                  Each mission is supervised to ensure continuity of care between the point of departure, the\u00a0flight\u00a0and admission to the destination facility.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                  Table of compatible\u00a0aircraft\u00a0according to the level of care\u00a0required<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                  The choice of\u00a0aircraft\u00a0depends on several criteria: the patient’s condition, the distance to be covered, the range\u00a0sought\u00a0and the level of medical care\u00a0required. The aim is to guarantee the safety of the transport while\u00a0optimising\u00a0response times.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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                                                  Regional\u00a0medical\u00a0transfer<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLight jet (Citation CJ2,\u00a0Phenom\u00a0300)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nStable patient, simple monitoring<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                  European\u00a0inter-hospital\u00a0transfer<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLearjet\u00a060, Citation XLS<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nStretcher, monitoring,\u00a0oxygen<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                  Patient in intensive care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLearjet\u00a060, Citation XLS<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFull intensive care, ventilator, defibrillator<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                  Medicalised\u00a0long-haul<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFalcon 900, Global 5000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIntensive care with extended range<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                                  Organ transport<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLight or mid-size jet depending on distance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCompliance with time limits and cold chain<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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                                                  This diversity of fleet makes it possible to adapt each mission to medical and operational constraints, without\u00a0mobilising\u00a0an oversized\u00a0aircraft\u00a0when this is not necessary.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                  How Avico\u00a0organises\u00a0an emergency medical flight<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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                                                  Organising\u00a0air medical transport is not limited to providing\u00a0an aircraft. It involves coordination between medical teams, air operators, administrative\u00a0authorities\u00a0and\u00a0assistance\u00a0services. This ability to orchestrate all the parties involved is one of\u00a0Avico’s\u00a0main added values.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                  Activation of the 24\/7 medical unit in under an hour<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                  Requests for a medical evacuation\u00a0aircraft\u00a0charter can arise at any time,\u00a0day\u00a0or night. This is why Avico has an operational unit accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                  After receiving the request, the teams gather the essential\u00a0initial\u00a0information:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                  • the\u00a0patient’s\u00a0clinical\u00a0condition;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                    • exact\u00a0location;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                      • departure\u00a0facility;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                        • destination\u00a0hospital;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                          • specific\u00a0medical\u00a0constraints.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                            Once these elements are\u00a0validated, the search for the most suitable\u00a0aircraft\u00a0is\u00a0immediately\u00a0launched among an international network of certified operators. In an emergency, the first steps can be\u00a0initiated\u00a0in under an hour.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                            Coordination with medical teams at departure and arrival<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                            The success of air medical transport relies on perfect continuity of care.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                            Before departure, the medical teams liaise with the attending physicians\u00a0in order to\u00a0prepare the transfer under the best possible conditions. Therapeutic protocols, ongoing\u00a0treatments\u00a0and any technical constraints are communicated to the onboard team.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                            On arrival, coordination continues with the receiving facility so that the patient is taken care of\u00a0immediately, without any break in their care pathway.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                            This anticipation reduces admission times and limits the risks associated with changes in the medical environment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                            Management of overflight\u00a0authorisations\u00a0and airport access<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                            A private medical flight often requires\u00a0specific\u00a0authorisations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                            Depending on the countries concerned, Avico coordinates in particular:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                            • diplomatic\u00a0overflight\u00a0authorisations;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                              • priority take-off and landing slots;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                • requests for access to restricted airport areas;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                  • the\u00a0organisation\u00a0of ambulances at departure and arrival.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                    This administrative management allows the medical teams to focus fully on caring for the patient.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                    Medical documentation and customs formalities<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                                    International medical transport also involves a set of regulatory formalities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                    Depending on the destination, it may be necessary to prepare:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                    • medical\u00a0transport\u00a0certificates;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                      • hospital\u00a0reports;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                        • therapeutic\u00a0prescriptions;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                          • the patient’s identity documents and visas;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                            • customs declarations relating to onboard medicines or equipment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                              Avico’s\u00a0teams\u00a0assist\u00a0their clients in compiling this file\u00a0in order to\u00a0limit any risk of administrative delay.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                              Avico’s\u00a0clients for medical flights<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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                                                                              Medical\u00a0aircraft\u00a0charter missions involve a wide range of players facing challenges of speed,\u00a0safety\u00a0and continuity of care.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                              Insurance companies and travel\u00a0assistance<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                                              Insurers and\u00a0assistance\u00a0providers\u00a0represent\u00a0a significant share of medical repatriation requests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                              They are looking for a partner able to\u00a0mobilise\u00a0a\u00a0medically-equipped\u00a0aircraft\u00a0quickly, while ensuring a single operational point of contact, from the patient’s\u00a0hospitalisation\u00a0through to their admission in the destination country.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                              Cost control, international\u00a0availability\u00a0and quality of coordination are essential criteria in the choice of\u00a0a provider.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                              Multinational companies with expatriate employees<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                                              Companies with an international presence sometimes\u00a0have to\u00a0organise\u00a0the medical transfer of staff who are victims of an accident or illness while on assignment abroad.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                              Thanks to a medical charter\u00a0aircraft, it becomes possible to repatriate an employee quickly to a reference hospital, while guaranteeing medical support\u00a0appropriate to\u00a0their condition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                              This solution is part of risk management and international employee protection policies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                              Hospitals and private clinics for inter-facility transfers<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                                              Healthcare facilities\u00a0regularly call\u00a0on medical flights to carry out transfers to\u00a0specialised\u00a0centres.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                              This\u00a0may\u00a0involve:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                              • a transfer to an intensive care unit;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                                • access to a specific technical platform;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                                  • a scheduled surgical procedure at a reference facility.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                    The\u00a0objective\u00a0remains the same: to reduce care times while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a high level\u00a0of medical safety.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    International\u00a0organisations\u00a0and NGOs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                                                                                    Humanitarian\u00a0organisations\u00a0often\u00a0operate\u00a0in isolated regions or areas facing health,\u00a0political\u00a0or climate crises.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                    In these contexts, the ability to\u00a0organise\u00a0a medevac flight is an essential lever for protecting teams in the field or evacuating patients to suitable medical facilities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                    Thanks to its global network, Avico can coordinate complex operations in particularly demanding environments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    How quickly can Avico\u00a0mobilise\u00a0a\u00a0medically-equipped\u00a0aircraft?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    In a life-threatening emergency, the Avico operations unit can\u00a0mobilise\u00a0a\u00a0medically-equipped\u00a0aircraft\u00a0within 2 to 4 hours, depending on the patient’s location, the necessary\u00a0authorisations\u00a0and the availability of\u00a0aircraft\u00a0in the region.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    Can Avico provide a medical team on board?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    Yes. Avico coordinates the involvement of certified medical providers\u00a0in order to\u00a0integrate physicians and nurses\u00a0specialised\u00a0in air medical transport. The composition of the team is defined with the referring physicians according to the patient’s clinical condition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    Which\u00a0aircraft\u00a0are available for transporting a patient in intensive care?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    Aircraft\u00a0such as the Learjet 60 or Citation XLS can be\u00a0fitted out\u00a0to accommodate patients\u00a0requiring\u00a0intensive care. For long-haul flights or the most complex situations,\u00a0aircraft\u00a0such as the Falcon 900 or Global 5000 offer more space,\u00a0range\u00a0and comfort for the medical team.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    Can insurers\u00a0contract directly\u00a0with Avico?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    Yes. Avico offers framework contracts for insurance companies and\u00a0assistance\u00a0providers, with tailored pricing terms, a dedicated point of contact and priority access to its network of\u00a0medically-equipped\u00a0aircraft.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    Organising\u00a0a medical\u00a0aircraft\u00a0charter with Avico<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                    Whether it is a life-threatening emergency,\u00a0a medical\u00a0repatriation,\u00a0an inter-hospital transfer or organ transport,\u00a0organising\u00a0a medical\u00a0aircraft\u00a0charter requires\u00a0a high level\u00a0of logistical and medical\u00a0expertise. Each mission must be prepared with precision\u00a0in order to\u00a0ensure continuity of care, compliance with regulatory\u00a0constraints\u00a0and speed of execution.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                                    Thanks to its international network of certified airlines and an operational unit available 24\/7, Avico supports insurers, healthcare facilities,\u00a0businesses\u00a0and international\u00a0organisations\u00a0in setting up air medical transport solutions tailored to each situation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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