Medical Evacuation & Air Ambulance

When every minute matters, we're already moving.

Aeromedical evacuation coordination via fixed-wing and helicopter, connecting patients to definitive care faster than road transport allows.

Coordination desk available 24/7
When Air Transport Is the Right Call

Speed where roads fall short.

Distance & Terrain

Mountain terrain, monsoon-affected roads and long inter-city distances can turn a routine transfer into a multi-hour ordeal by road.

Time-Critical Conditions

Cardiac, neurological and trauma cases where minutes materially affect outcome benefit most from air transport's speed advantage.

Access to Specialist Care

Moving a patient to a tertiary or specialist center that isn't reachable quickly by ground, particularly from smaller cities or remote areas.

What We Coordinate

Aviation logistics, handled fast.

Enthral coordinates the aviation side of your evacuation — aircraft, crew, permits and ground handoff — working alongside your hospital's own medical team.

Aircraft & Crew Sourcing

Matching the right fixed-wing or helicopter, with a certified operator, to your route and urgency.

Rapid Permit & Slot Coordination

Fast-tracked flight plan filing and airport/helipad slot coordination for time-critical movements.

24/7 Coordination Desk

A single point of contact managing every moving piece, so the family isn't juggling multiple calls.

Hospital-to-Hospital Handoff

Coordinating with sending and receiving hospitals for a seamless transfer of care.

Ground Ambulance Linkage

Coordinating ground ambulance transfer at both origin and destination, door to door.

International Repatriation

Cross-border medical repatriation support, including customs, immigration and overflight coordination.

Regulatory Framework

Governed by DGCA, per CAR Section 8.

Air ambulance operations in India sit within a defined regulatory structure — here's the general landscape.

Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
Air ambulance operators require a DGCA-issued AOC, with specific technical and operational requirements under CAR Section 8, Series S.
Medical Crew Standards
Medical personnel typically require critical care experience and training in aviation medicine, per DGCA and Ministry of Health guidance.
Onboard Medical Equipment
Aircraft used for medevac carry stretcher systems, oxygen, and equipment appropriate for in-flight patient stabilization.
Helipad & Landing Compliance
Landing sites, including hospital helipads, must meet DGCA infrastructure and night-operations standards where applicable.
State Health Department Coordination
Hospital helipad approvals and emergency protocol registration often involve state health authorities alongside DGCA.
Insurance Requirements
Operators carry third-party liability, passenger liability and crew coverage, with medical malpractice as a distinct policy line.
Important: Enthral Aviation coordinates the aviation logistics of a medical evacuation — aircraft, crew, permits and ground handoff. We are not a medical provider; all clinical decisions, patient care and treatment during transport are the responsibility of the qualified medical team and receiving hospital involved in your case. Specific regulatory requirements, aircraft/crew availability, and operator certifications should always be confirmed at the time of enquiry.
How It Works

From call to wheels up.

01

Call or WhatsApp Us

Share the patient's location, destination, and urgency — our coordination desk is available around the clock.

02

Aircraft & Crew Matched

We identify the nearest suitable aircraft and certified operator for the route and medical requirements.

03

Permits & Slots Fast-Tracked

Flight plans, airport/helipad slots and any required clearances are coordinated on an urgent basis.

04

Hospital-to-Hospital Handoff

Ground ambulance and receiving hospital are coordinated at both ends for a seamless transfer.

On Insurance

Worth checking before you need it.

Most standard health policies don't automatically cover air ambulance.

Air ambulance costs are frequently excluded from standard health insurance, though some comprehensive health or travel policies include it as a rider. If you or your family are likely to need this service, it's worth reviewing your existing coverage — or asking us about it — well before an emergency arises.

This is general information, not insurance advice — confirm your specific policy's coverage directly with your insurer.

Need to coordinate a transfer right now?

Our desk is staffed 24/7 — call or WhatsApp us directly.