Stretcher air medical transportation services

About Air Stretcher - Air medical provider

Welcome to Air Stretcher, your trusted partner in specialized medical repatriation on commercial flights. Unlike traditional medical assistance companies, we focus exclusively on providing efficient and cost-effective stretcher transport solutions.

Our unique positioning as a specialized agency allows us to leverage advanced booking systems and strategic partnerships with major airlines, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible care and service.

Whether you need to save time or reduce costs, Air Stretcher is here to make medical repatriation seamless and stress-free.

Our Mission

At Air Stretcher, our mission is to provide unparalleled air medical evacuation services that prioritize patient safety, comfort, and timely transport. We envision a world where every individual has access to lifesaving care, no matter their location.

Our dedicated team strives to exceed expectations by offering compassionate, professional, and swift medical evacuation solutions tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the global leader in air medical repatriation on commercial flights, setting new standards for quality and service in the industry.

We strive to be recognized not just as a service provider, but as a trusted partner who offers innovative and reliable transport solutions for patients worldwide. Through our commitment to excellence, we aim to make medical repatriation accessible and affordable for all who need it.

The Lower-Cost Option to Long-Haul Air Ambulances

Whether you are a family needing to pay for a medical evacuation or an insurer looking for options in international medical repatriations, we are here to help.

Air Stretcher specializes in transporting the sick and injured by approved medical stretchers on international commercial airlines.This is a very competitive alternative to long-haul air ambulances.

Strategic Objectives of our air medical evacuation company

Innovation and Technology: To use advanced booking systems and cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency and reduce the costs of medical repatriations. Integrate the use of modern medical equipment on board.
Strategic Partnerships: To establish and maintain strong partnerships with airlines like Air France to offer extensive and specialized services, including the use of modern medical equipment on board.
Exceptional Customer Service: To focus on a customer-centric approach by providing personalized solutions and ensuring transparent and continuous communication.
Quality and Safety: To maintain the highest standards of quality and safety in all aspects of our services, from logistics to patient care.
Global Expansion: To expand our presence and services globally to become the preferred choice for stretcher-based medical repatriations, integrating modern and innovative medical equipment.

Air Stretcher positions itself as a key player in the field of air medical repatriations, offering innovative and patient-centered solutions while distinguishing itself from competitors through its unique approach and strategic partnerships.

Benefits of Stretch In-flight Medical Transportation

Enhanced Medical Care

Utilizes modern and innovative medical equipment onboard to ensure the highest standard of patient care during transportation.

Cost Efficiency

Advanced booking systems and cutting-edge technologies help reduce the costs associated with medical repatriations.

Global Accessibility

Accessible and affordable options for patients worldwide, aiming to make medical repatriation services available to all who need them.

Strategic Partnerships

Strong alliances with major airlines, such as Air France, and other airlines enhance service offerings, including the integration of specialized medical equipment.

Our Team specialized in air medical transportation

Our team is the backbone of AirStretcher, comprising highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing exceptional medical evacuation services. Meet some of our key team members:

– Diane Heckel-
Air Stretcher Founder and General Manager

Diane’s experience is rooted in the exceptional learning ground of the Caribbean and her founding of IWIA West Indies Assistance in 2006.

With under-resourced medical care standards in the region, air ambulance transfers to University Hospital in Martinique (operating to French standards) are a common medical requirement. So too medical repatriation on long-haul private air ambulances or stretchers on international commercial airlines to the US, Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Diane is passionate about exploring all practical options to help people with medical evacuations.

– Dr. Annette Girard-Claudon –
Annette is a qualified doctor within
the French licensing system.

Annette has spent hundreds of hours in private air ambulances and managing patients on medical stretchers on long-haul commercial flights. She is also part of the medical team of an internationally renowned airline, where she assesses cases for medical clearance.

Annette’s responsibilities are: Vetting and selecting local air ambulance providers for medical transfers to international commercial airline airports. Competence of medical teams and escorts used to bring home patients safely.

– Maya –
Air stretcher operations manager

With experience handling over 1500 medical repatriation cases, including international air ambulances and medical stretchers on commercial airlines, Maya is our operations Manager.

Maya oversees the management of the Air Stretcher team based in Paris, France. They liaise with the medical desks of all major international airlines, book tickets for the patient and family, arrange transportation at each end and monitor cases from start to finish.

Certifications and Accreditations

Air Stretcher is proud to hold multiple certifications and accreditations that underscore our commitment to excellence and safety in air medical evacuation services. These credentials are a testament to our adherence to the highest industry standards:

Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS)
Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
International Association of Medical Transport Services (IAMTS) membership
ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management Systems
Joint Commission accreditation for healthcare quality and safety

At Air Stretcher continuously strives to maintain and exceed these standards, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the medical evacuation industry. We are committed to ongoing training, development, and compliance with all regulatory requirements to provide our patients with the safest and most reliable services available.

Get in Touch

For more information about our services or to request a quote, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Our dedicated team is ready to assist you with any inquiries and provide the support you need for a seamless and safe medical evacuation.

Reach out to us today and experience the excellence and reliability that Air Stretcher is known for.