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    How International MEDEVAC Works

    International MEDEVAC is the coordinated movement of a patient by aircraft across borders, supported by clinical, aviation and logistics teams. This guide explains how the process works in practice.

    1. First contact and triage

    An emergency call, email or insurer notification reaches the Coordinators answer 24/7. Senior coordinators capture patient condition, location, destination, urgency and the requesting party, typically within minutes.

    2. Clinical and operational assessment

    Aviall's coordination team and clinical advisors review fitness-to-fly, equipment requirements, accompanying clinicians and family considerations, alongside aviation factors: range, runway access, cabin altitude, permits and weather.

    3. Aircraft selection and crew activation

    A mission-fit aircraft is selected from the Aviall network, sized to the route and clinical profile. Flight crew, medical team and ground partners are activated against a clear operational plan.

    4. Mission execution: hospital to aircraft to hospital

    Ground transfer from the sending facility, in-flight critical-care continuity and ground transfer at destination are sequenced as one continuous mission. Customs, permits and receiving-facility coordination are managed in the background.

    5. Arrival, handover and post-mission support

    Structured clinical handover at the receiving facility, complete documentation transfer and post-mission communication with the requesting party, family and insurer.

    FAQ

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