Press releases

Airmedic welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Health of the construction of four helipads near the emergency rooms of the hospitals in Roberval, Joliette, Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal, and the McGill University Health Centre. This is a first milestone in the rollout of the new interhospital helicopter medical transport (HMT) program promised by the Coalition Avenir Québec government.
Following the resounding success of the first edition of the First Nations Expedition, 60 Indigenous and non-Indigenous snowmobilers will once again hit the trails under the theme of reconciliation. For the second consecutive year, the First Nations Expedition can count on Airmedic, the event's main partner again this year, to ensure the safety of all participants.
Dessercom completes the acquisition of Airmedic, a leader in emergency air medical transport, and keeps the company under Quebec ownership. This $54 million transaction will ensure the company's sustainability and continued growth.
Airmedic is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever symposium, which will be streamed virtually on November 30, 2023. Open to everyone, this free event will feature five conferences and panels, bringing together more than 20 industry experts to educate, equip, and exchange insights on health and safety in remote regions.
For the first time in Canada, thanks to Airmedic’s efforts in collaboration with Transport Canada and Fly 7 Training, Canadian Pilatus PC-12 air operators can now train their pilots in Switzerland on a one-of-a-kind flight simulator in Europe.
LÉVIS, August 31, 2023 – Dessercom has become the owner of Airmedic, a leader in emergency air medical transport, ensuring the company remains under Québec ownership. This $54-million transaction will secure the organization’s long-term stability and support its continued growth. The company received Court approval today for the acquisition of Airmedic, which had filed under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in July. The transaction officially takes effect on August 31, 2023.
Airmedic, a company specializing in air medical transport, is pleased to join the network of associated members of the Québec Outfitters Federation (QOF). Both organizations are proud to combine their strengths to offer outfitters high-quality products and services in emergency medical transport across Québec.
Airmedic and the Réseau FADOQ are joining forces to offer peace of mind to even more Québec residents through an exclusive offer for FADOQ’s 550,000 members. This new collaboration allows FADOQ members to benefit at all times from a 20% discount on all Airmedic protection plans. Airmedic provides constant safety and peace of mind not only for its members, but also for their families, who know that in the event of an accident, specially trained and experienced healthcare professionals will take care of their loved ones.
The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix organization is turning to Airmedic and Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal to provide critical care and ensure emergency helicopter medical transport. From June 15 to 18, dozens of physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, and pilots will work together to deliver healthcare that meets the highest quality standards.

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Airmedic’s press releases inform the media and the public about our advancements, interventions, and strategic partnerships. They highlight our commitment to safety, innovation, and accessibility to emergency medical care. By sharing our updates, we strengthen our mission and presence in the field of air medical transport while raising awareness of the challenges surrounding medical evacuations. Follow our publications to stay informed about our latest initiatives.

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Services for Individuals

Commercial Flight Escort Service

If you experience a medical emergency abroad without travel insurance, our commercial flight escort service ensures a safe return to your home. This on-demand service is for patients who cannot return home without medical support. From your hotel or hospital to your home, Airmedic provides complete, attentive, and professional care. Learn more

Air Ambulance Charter

When your condition requires more advanced care, our on-demand air ambulance charter service provides a fast and efficient solution, regardless of the condition of you or your loved one. For both local and international routes, Airmedic ensures complete, safe care, with qualified medical personnel and state-of-the-art equipment to guarantee optimal care en route to your home or an appropriate healthcare facility. Learn more

Prehospital Evacuation

Whether it’s hunting, fishing or a weekend at the cottage, if you’re visiting remote areas of Quebec, you can count on Airmedic coverage to grant you peace of mind day and night. When rapid intervention is essential, our prehospital medical transport service ensures immediate, safe care for you or your loved one at the scene of the incident. Airmedic deploys specialized medical teams and medical helicopters to provide life-saving care in the very first minutes. We ensure stabilization and transport to the most appropriate hospital, guaranteeing the best chances of recovery. Learn more

Corporate Services

Commercial Flight Escort Service

When an employee deployed abroad needs to return closer to home for specialized treatment or because of a sudden medical condition, Airmedic handles coordination and repatriation on a commercial flight. This on-demand service ensures a safe return of your employees to their home. From their workplace to their doorstep, Airmedic provides comprehensive, attentive, and professional care. Learn more

Air Ambulance Charter

For more serious medical conditions, our on-demand air ambulance charter service is a suitable solution for repatriating an employee. For both local and international journeys, Airmedic offers complete and safe care with air ambulance-configured aircraft, qualified medical personnel, and top-tier equipment, ensuring the best care en route to their residence or an appropriate healthcare facility. Learn more

Prehospital Evacuation

When your operations lead employees to work in remote or hard-to-access areas, Airmedic is committed to offering suitable solutions to reach, transport, and care for your employees, regardless of their medical condition. Providing peace of mind to your employees and yourself, this protection also helps you meet CNESST requirements and optimize your operations. Learn more

Customized services and dedicated aircraft

Custom services meet your specific needs. In collaboration, we develop tailored solutions to meet your unique requirements, ensuring unparalleled service quality, optimized operations, and workplace safety. Learn more

Assistance and Insurance Company

Commercial Flight Escort Service

Airmedic provides fast coordination and seamless communication to offer the best routes at the best price. From departure to home arrival, we ensure attentive, professional, and discreet care, meeting your clients’ urgent needs while respecting tight budgets and timelines. Learn more

Air Ambulance Charter

With its fleet of medical aircraft, Airmedic guarantees fast, efficient, and optimized transport to respond to your requests promptly at the best price. We strive to offer the best care en route to the appropriate healthcare facility, addressing the logistical and administrative challenges you may face. Learn more

Operational Support (Bed Search and Ground Transport)

Airmedic can provide a bed search service at the destination (mainly in Quebec) and also support you in your most complex cases with our team of experts. We work closely with you, assisting your team in evaluating various solutions and coordinating fast, efficient ground transport. Learn more

Institutional and Healthcare Organization Services

Interhospital Transport

With its dedicated fleet, Airmedic can quickly meet your urgent or planned patient transport needs to another hospital of your choice. We coordinate ground transport and all other aspects of the journey. Based on the medical case, we will propose the most appropriate aircraft and medical team available. We maintain close monitoring until our team arrives and assume responsibility for transporting the patient to the designated hospital. Learn more

Commercial Flight Escort Service

Do you have a patient to repatriate from outside your region who lacks insurance, or do you need a quick solution to free up beds? Airmedic offers fast coordination and seamless communication to find the best routes at the best price. From departure to home arrival, we ensure attentive, professional, and discreet care, meeting your patients’ urgent needs and respecting tight budgets and timelines. Learn more

Air Ambulance Charter

Do you have a patient to repatriate from outside your region who lacks insurance, or do you need a quick solution to free up beds? With its fleet of medical aircraft, Airmedic ensures fast, efficient, and optimized transport, responding quickly and cost effectively to your needs. We provide the best care en route to appropriate healthcare facilities, addressing logistical and administrative challenges. Learn more

Operational support

Airmedic understands the challenges faced by its clients, whether due to a shortage of healthcare personnel, civil safety issues like wildfires, floods, or even the closure of bridges, airports, and roads. We are equipped to offer custom solutions tailored to your specific needs, such as:

  • Dedicated aircraft strategically positioned for various emergencies;
  • Emergency charters for our various aircraft for rapid evacuation of multiple individuals.

Learn more

Who do we serve?

Services for Individuals

Commercial Flight Escort Service

If you experience a medical emergency abroad without travel insurance, our commercial flight escort service ensures a safe return to your home. This on-demand service is for patients who cannot return home without medical support. From your hotel or hospital to your home, Airmedic provides complete, attentive, and professional care. Learn more

Air Ambulance Charter

When your condition requires more advanced care, our on-demand air ambulance charter service provides a fast and efficient solution, regardless of the condition of you or your loved one. For both local and international routes, Airmedic ensures complete, safe care, with qualified medical personnel and state-of-the-art equipment to guarantee optimal care en route to your home or an appropriate healthcare facility. Learn more

Prehospital Evacuation

Whether it’s hunting, fishing or a weekend at the cottage, if you’re visiting remote areas of Quebec, you can count on Airmedic coverage to grant you peace of mind day and night. When rapid intervention is essential, our prehospital medical transport service ensures immediate, safe care for you or your loved one at the scene of the incident. Airmedic deploys specialized medical teams and medical helicopters to provide life-saving care in the very first minutes. We ensure stabilization and transport to the most appropriate hospital, guaranteeing the best chances of recovery. Learn more

Corporate Services

Commercial Flight Escort Service

When an employee deployed abroad needs to return closer to home for specialized treatment or because of a sudden medical condition, Airmedic handles coordination and repatriation on a commercial flight. This on-demand service ensures a safe return of your employees to their home. From their workplace to their doorstep, Airmedic provides comprehensive, attentive, and professional care. Learn more

Air Ambulance Charter

For more serious medical conditions, our on-demand air ambulance charter service is a suitable solution for repatriating an employee. For both local and international journeys, Airmedic offers complete and safe care with air ambulance-configured aircraft, qualified medical personnel, and top-tier equipment, ensuring the best care en route to their residence or an appropriate healthcare facility. Learn more

Prehospital Evacuation

When your operations lead employees to work in remote or hard-to-access areas, Airmedic is committed to offering suitable solutions to reach, transport, and care for your employees, regardless of their medical condition. Providing peace of mind to your employees and yourself, this protection also helps you meet CNESST requirements and optimize your operations. Learn more

Customized services and dedicated aircraft

Custom services meet your specific needs. In collaboration, we develop tailored solutions to meet your unique requirements, ensuring unparalleled service quality, optimized operations, and workplace safety. Learn more

Assistance and Insurance Company

Commercial Flight Escort Service

Airmedic provides fast coordination and seamless communication to offer the best routes at the best price. From departure to home arrival, we ensure attentive, professional, and discreet care, meeting your clients’ urgent needs while respecting tight budgets and timelines. Learn more

Air Ambulance Charter

With its fleet of medical aircraft, Airmedic guarantees fast, efficient, and optimized transport to respond to your requests promptly at the best price. We strive to offer the best care en route to the appropriate healthcare facility, addressing the logistical and administrative challenges you may face. Learn more

Operational Support (Bed Search and Ground Transport)

Airmedic can provide a bed search service at the destination (mainly in Quebec) and also support you in your most complex cases with our team of experts. We work closely with you, assisting your team in evaluating various solutions and coordinating fast, efficient ground transport. Learn more

Institutional and Healthcare Organization Services

Interhospital Transport

With its dedicated fleet, Airmedic can quickly meet your urgent or planned patient transport needs to another hospital of your choice. We coordinate ground transport and all other aspects of the journey. Based on the medical case, we will propose the most appropriate aircraft and medical team available. We maintain close monitoring until our team arrives and assume responsibility for transporting the patient to the designated hospital. Learn more

Commercial Flight Escort Service

Do you have a patient to repatriate from outside your region who lacks insurance, or do you need a quick solution to free up beds? Airmedic offers fast coordination and seamless communication to find the best routes at the best price. From departure to home arrival, we ensure attentive, professional, and discreet care, meeting your patients’ urgent needs and respecting tight budgets and timelines. Learn more

Air Ambulance Charter

Do you have a patient to repatriate from outside your region who lacks insurance, or do you need a quick solution to free up beds? With its fleet of medical aircraft, Airmedic ensures fast, efficient, and optimized transport, responding quickly and cost effectively to your needs. We provide the best care en route to appropriate healthcare facilities, addressing logistical and administrative challenges. Learn more

Operational support

Airmedic understands the challenges faced by its clients, whether due to a shortage of healthcare personnel, civil safety issues like wildfires, floods, or even the closure of bridges, airports, and roads. We are equipped to offer custom solutions tailored to your specific needs, such as:

  • Dedicated aircraft strategically positioned for various emergencies;
  • Emergency charters for our various aircraft for rapid evacuation of multiple individuals.

Learn more