Medical Flight Guide
Best Aircraft for Medical Evacuation
There is no single 'best' aircraft — only the right one for the mission.
The 'best' aircraft is the one whose range, runway performance, cabin size and equipment match this patient on this route.
Workhorses
Learjet 45 / 60 — fast mid-size jet for European and transatlantic stops.
Challenger 605 / Global 6000 — long-range with cabin space for ICU layouts.
King Air 200 / 350 — short runways, regional sectors.
Pilatus PC-12 — single-engine, very flexible airport access.
AW139 / EC145 — workhorse medical helicopters.
What matters more than the badge
The medical fit-out, the crew and the mission plan matter more than which jet is on the ramp. A well-equipped King Air on the right mission beats a long-range jet that doesn't fit the runway.
24/7 Medevac Desk
Tell us where the patient is. We do the rest.