Saudi Air Ambulance
The Saudi Air Ambulance service, started in 2009, is run by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA), as part of its provision of emergency medical services in Saudi Arabia. The fleet includes helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The service is used for domestic and international ICU units.[1]
History
SRCA launched the service in December 2009, with an initial fleet of six MD Explorer helicopters, based in Riyadh Province and operated by Action Aviation, a British company.[2] An Airbus ACJ318 Elite jet was added the same month.[3]
Coverage
The Air Ambulance service has a particular role to play during Hajj (the annual pilgrimage to the Holy City of Makkah), providing on-the-spot first aid to take emergency cases to the nearest medical facilites.
In July 2016 the Saudi Electric Company (SEC) completed construction of airstrips for air ambulances at their power plants. It had worked with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority to provide quick medical services to company plant authorities, especially ones far from hospitals.
Fleet
The Saudi Air Ambulance fleet consists of the following aircraft:
See also
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