News Release

AirMed designated an accredited service provider for International Assistance Group

AirMed International, a leading global critical care air medical transport company based in Birmingham, Alabama,, has joined the International Assistance Group (IAG) as an accredited service provider. Paris-based IAG is the world's largest alliance of independent assistance companies and accredited providers covering a wide range of travel services to include roadside, medical, travel assistance and security services.

"Nobody plans on having problems abroad. But it is best to be prepared, especially during the ongoing pandemic," said Denise Treadwell, president of AirMed International. "If you run into difficulties on your next trip, IAG and AirMed are perfectly positioned to help when a medical emergency arises. As the Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the world, we have adjusted our procedures and practices to meet clients' evolving requirements."

The International Assistance Group is a global alliance of more than 140 independent travel assistance companies. It delivers first-rate roadside, medical, travel, corporate, security services and home assistance to business and leisure travellers, as well as expatriate workers and corporations.

AirMed International operates a fleet of medically equipped jets and turboprops customised to undertake medical missions all over the world efficiently. Having flown more than 18,000 missions in 150 countries on six continents, AirMed offers professional medical care and bedside-to-bedside transportation with some of the most experienced air medical crews in the industry.

"Joining IAG is more than adding our resources and capabilities to the alliance," said Brandon Bates, senior director, global strategy and partner relations. "With AirMed having worked for several IAG partners, we recognise IAG as a valuable forum for sharing best practices, discussing challenging situations and forming important relationships to benefit travellers in medical distress."

AirMed International's fleet of 14 aircraft includes workhorse turboprop King Airs, Learjets and longer-range Hawker and Challenger jets, which also provide additional space for more equipment and additional medical crew. An experienced flight planning team maximises AirMed's worldwide air operations. Complicated routings and permissions are assessed quickly, ensuring prompt dispatch and accurate pricing quotes.

AirMed is accredited by the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) and the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). AirMed swiftly accesses expert knowledge in the air ambulance environment for an extensive range of requirements from assistance company medical teams worldwide, including NICU, ECMO, cardiac, and trauma.