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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 intensive care units.[1]
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Fleet size | 14 |
| Parent company | Saudi Red Crescent Authority |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Website | www |
History
editThe SRCA launched its air ambulance service in December 2009, starting with a fleet of six MD Explorer helicopters based in Riyadh Province. The helicopters were operated by Action Aviation, a British company. In the same month, the fleet expanded with the addition of an Airbus ACJ318 Elite jet.[2][3]
Coverage
editThe Air Ambulance service plays a critical role during the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca, by providing immediate first aid and transporting emergency cases to nearby medical facilities. For the 2018 Hajj season, the service prepared a fleet of eight aircraft dedicated to medical evacuations.[4]
In July 2016 the Saudi Electric Company (SEC) completed the construction of airstrips for air ambulances at its power plants. It had worked with the SRCA to provide quick medical services to company plant authorities, especially those far from hospitals.
The Air Ambulance service Market
editThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia air ambulance market size was estimated at US$60.2 million in 2016 and US$78.51 million in 2019, It is expected to reach US$85.67 million in 2020.
Fleet
editThe Saudi Air Ambulance fleet consists of the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | In Fleet | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bell 412EP | 8 | Air ambulance helicopter |
| AgustaWestland AW139 | 3 | Air ambulance helicopter |
| Sikorsky S-76 C++ | 2 | Air ambulance helicopter |
| Airbus ACJ318 Elite | 1 | Air ambulance jet aircraft |
| Total | 14 |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Air Ambulance Saudi Arabia". Air Ambulance Saudi Arabia. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "Saudi Red Crescent Authority". AeroBoek SRCA. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- ^ "Saudi Red Crescent authority takes delivery of its Airbus A318". Aviation News. 6 January 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- ^ "Saudi Red Crescent readies eight air ambulances for Hajj pilgrims". Al Arabiya English. 2016-08-31. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
External links
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- Saudi Red Crescent Authority website
- Saudi General Authority Of Civil Aviation (GACA) website Archived 2008-03-06 at archive.today (English version)
- Saudi Air Ambulance Helicopters photos (in Arabic)
- MD902(in Arabic)
- More info about Air Ambulance at the beginning(in Arabic)