Fox Flight Air Ambulance, a Canadian-owned company specializing in international medical repatriation, was recently reaccredited by the European Aero-Medical Institute (EURAMI). The accreditation renewal followed an exhaustive audit and review process and applies to Fox Flight’s operations in the following categories: Regional Fixed-Wing Air Ambulance and Long-Haul/Intercontinental Fixed-Wing Air Ambulance. Medical endorsements include Critical Care Transports, Paediatric Critical Care, Neonatal Critical Care and High Mental Health Transports. In addition, the service was also reaccredited for Commercial Airline Medical Escort (CAME) services with the following medical endorsements: Standard Care, Advanced Care, Paediatric Transports and Stretcher Transports. This is the fifth time Fox Flight has been reaccredited by EURAMI; the company first achieved accreditation from the standards agency in 2009.

“After 28 years in the medical repatriation business, we take great pride in the systems and procedures we have put in place and the level of service we provide for our clients,” said David Fox, president of Fox Flight. “EURAMI is one of the most respected accreditation organizations in the aeromedical industry, so once again receiving their seal of approval for what we do to help sick and injured individuals get home safely is very gratifying.”

In its Executive Summary of Fox Flight’s reaccreditation audit, EURAMI described the service as “an extremely stable and reliable company providing top quality medical services.” Calling Fox Flight a clear leader in its field, the Summary stated that the company “maintains an excellent staff and team and should have no problem continuing its excellent record of service, reliability and innovation.”

Based in Cologne, Germany, EURAMI provides accreditation for aeromedical transfer services operating throughout Europe and the world via both fixed-wing and rotor aircraft. The goal of the organization is to promote safe, ethical and quality healthcare and training practices by harmonizing and generalizing European and international standards in aeromedical services. In order to achieve EURAMI accreditation, providers must undergo an extensive analysis of their procedures related to patient care, daily operations, flight and patient documentation, staff training and ongoing aircraft maintenance. By maintaining strict accreditation standards for its member companies, EURAMI helps to promote excellence in aeromedical services worldwide.

About Fox Flight

Founded in 1997, Fox Flight Inc. is a Canadian air ambulance company providing international, 24-hour, emergency medical transport, bed-to-bed stretcher evacuation and patient escort services on commercial flights. Fox Flight employs a staff of fully licensed physicians and critical care nurses as well as highly experienced pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. The company’s fleet of dedicated, fixed-wing air ambulances consists of specially configured Lear 40XR and 45XR jets equipped with the latest in advanced intensive care medical technology. Fox Flight’s head office and hangar facilities are located in Toronto.