News Release

Premier business jet operator in Germany selects MedAire

MedAire, an International SOS company, announced today that German aircraft management and charter service company, K5-Aviation GmbH, has selected MedAire as their medical, security and travel assistance partner.

The agreement provides global in-flight and ground-based medical and security assistance to passengers and crewmembers of K5-Aviation's managed and chartered aircraft; as well as medical kits, telemedicine assistance, and crew medical training for onboard the aircraft. 

K5-Aviation pilots and flight attendants will be trained on MedAire's flagship first aid training course, Management of In-flight Illness and Injury, an aviation-focused medical program recognized around the world.

“Of utmost importance is the safety and wellbeing of our clients, passengers and crew,” said Erik Scheidt, general manager of K5-Aviation. “We partnered with MedAire to provide our customers with the highest quality service available.”

MedAire's travel risk management solution helps operators meet the critical medical and security components of an aircrafts Safety Management System (SMS). The International Business Aviation Council named MedAire as an IS-BAO Support Services Affiliate.

K5-Aviation GmbH was founded in 2010 and offers aircraft management and charter services for long-range aircraft. K5-Aviation will supply their aircraft, including an Airbus A319 Corporate Jet (ACJ319), with MedAire.

“The commitment to safety and customer service is evident in every aspect of K5-Aviation's operations,” said Grant Jeffery, ceo of MedAire. “Backed by MedAire's global assistance network, K5-Aviation clients will receive peace of mind that health, security and logistics expertise is available 24/7, wherever their travels take them.”

MedAire is a global company with a strong commitment to the German aviation market. MedAire is a member of the German Business Aviation Association and has since presented at a number of regional aviation conferences including EBASCON in Munich.

Learn more about the travel risk services provided by MedAire at EBACE 2013. Visit MedAire (Booth 739) and receive complimentary access to the MedAire Portal, an online source for medical and security information about the destinations important to you.