Air Ambulance Anyone?

We are all aware of ambulance services run by various hospitals and organisations (such as Civil Defence or St. John's Ambulance). The vehicle of choice for these services is the humble van. We have also heard of special cases where helicopters were used to ferry patients from remote locations or for urgent emergency cases. These were usually "mercy flights" by the air force.

We noted with interest that a private company like AirAmbulance.net exists. What is more interesting is that they are using the internet to make their services known. They must be targeting a niche market :o). Well, they have been doing this for more than 21 years, and this in the US where air services are popular.

Instead of using helicopters, this air ambulance service uses Lear Jets and turbo prop planes for their services and these planes are well-equipped. A nurse even accompanies the patient on the journey. Travelling to a hospital can't be more comfortable.

It'll only a matter of time when patients, not only in the US but around the world, especially those located near airports would take advantage of such services. Perhaps it'll also be a matter of time when such services become more affordable. Perhaps, they'll expand to include helicopters too :o).