EURAMI

Dear EURAMI Members,
Dear Colleagues and Partners,

On behalf of Dr. Cai Glushak, President of EURAMI, we would like to draw your urgent attention to the attached EURAMI Alert regarding the current Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

The attached information outlines the serious implications this outbreak may have on international medical transport, medical evacuation and repatriation operations. These include strict travel restrictions, possible refusal of Ebola-related medical evacuations by certain countries, airport rerouting and screening measures, quarantine requirements, and significant operational delays.

In particular, confirmed or suspected Ebola cases will require the highest level of isolation capability, maximum personal protective equipment for crews, and close coordination with aviation authorities, governmental agencies and specialized infectious disease receiving hospitals. The alert also notes that even non-Ebola medical evacuations may be affected where patients present symptoms overlapping with Ebola, such as fever, malaise, diarrhoea or rash.

Given the seriousness of the situation, we kindly ask you to review the attached EURAMI Alert carefully and to take its contents into consideration when planning, assessing or coordinating any medical transport missions to, from, or through the affected regions.

Please also be aware that further restrictions may be introduced at short notice, including limitations on refuelling stops, which may further affect aircraft availability, routing options and operational costs.

EURAMI will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide further updates as necessary.

Congratulations to Aerocare Argentina on achieving EURAMI Primary Accreditation! ✈️🚑
This accomplishment reflects excellence in the following categories:
• Commercial Airline Medical Es**rt
- Standard Care Accreditation
- Advanced Care Accreditation
Medical Endorsement:
• Pediatric Transport
A strong milestone that highlights the expertise, dedication, and professionalism of your team—delivering safe and reliable patient transport across the region and beyond.
Wishing you continued success in raising the standard of care in aeromedical services! 🌍💙
**rt

Congratulations to Quick Air Jet Charter GmbH! 🎉
In collaboration with Malteser Assistance, we are proud to celebrate their successful re-accreditation—reflecting exceptional quality standards and outstanding team effort 👏
✈️ Air Ambulance Services
✅ Regional Fixed Wing Air Ambulance
✅ Long Haul Fixed Wing Air Ambulance
🏥 Medical Endorsements
🩺 Critical Care Transports
👶 Paediatric Critical Care Transports
🍼 Neonatal Critical Care Transports

This achievement highlights a strong, shared commitment to high-quality care, patient safety, and seamless collaboration across every mission 💙

🎉 Congratulations to the Malteser Assistance Team!
It is our pleasure to celebrate their re-accreditation in collaboration with Quick Air Jet Charter GmbH in key categories and accreditations, reflecting exceptional quality standards and true team effort 👏
✈️ Air Ambulance Services
✅ Regional Fixed Wing Air Ambulance
✅ Long Haul Fixed Wing Air Ambulance
🏥 Medical Endorsements
🩺 Critical Care Transports
👶 Paediatric Critical Care Transports
🍼 Neonatal Critical Care Transports
✈️ Commercial Airline Medical Es**rt (CAME)
🏅 Standard Care Accreditation
🏅 Advanced Care Accreditation
👨‍⚕️ Additional Medical Endorsements
👶 Paediatric Transports
🛏️ Stretcher Transports
This achievement highlights an unwavering commitment to high-quality care, patient safety, and the power of teamwork across every mission 💙

Huge congratulations to Aeromedevac Air Ambulance USA on their successful re-accreditation! 🎉✈️

A fantastic achievement reflecting excellence, dedication, and the highest standards in patient care.

Standards & Endorsements Achieved:

🔹 Regional Fixed Wing Air Ambulance

🔹 Long Haul Fixed Wing Air Ambulance

Endorsements:

🔹 Critical Care Transport

🔹 Paediatric Critical Care Transport

🔹 Mental Health Transport

Proud to see continued commitment to quality and life-saving service delivery. 👏💙

✈️🎉 Congratulations to 247 Aviation Ltd. on achieving EURAMI Primary Accreditation!

Based in Belfast, UK, this recognition highlights their excellence in Regional and Long-Haul Fixed Wing Air ambulance services under FW Standards 6.0, alongside Commercial Airline Medical Es**rt Accreditation under CAME 2.1 standards.

Endorsements achieved:
Fixed Wing:
· Critical Care Transports
· Paediatric Critical Care Transports
CAME:
· Standard Care Accreditation
· Advanced Care Accreditation
· Paediatric Transports
· Stretcher Transports

This is an outstanding achievement and a strong reflection of the team’s dedication to quality, safety, and patient care at the highest international standards. 👏
**rt

SAVE THE DATE: EURAMI Conference 2026
EURAMI proudly invites you to the 4th EURAMI Conference in Istanbul—followed by the Members-Only General Assembly and a Cocktail Networking Soirée.

The 4th EURAMI Aeromedical Conference will take place on:
Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 09:00 AM
Venue: Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Geneve Luzern Room, Istanbul / Turkey

Why attend?
🎤 Insightful discussions on key developments shaping the aeromedical industry
🌍 Perspectives from leading experts and industry professionals
🤝 Excellent networking opportunities with peers and partners throughout the day

Be sure to pencil this important date into your calendar!
Further updates regarding the agenda, registration and sponsorship opportunities will follow very soon.
We look forward to welcoming you to the wonderful city of Istanbul.

✈️🌍 Congratulations to AMREF Flying Doctors, Kenya!
We are pleased to congratulate AMREF Flying Doctors on their successful EURAMI re-accreditation in the following categories:
🔹 Fixed Wing Air Ambulance (FW)
🔹 Commercial Airline Medical Es**rt (CAME)
✅ Standards and Endorsements Achieved
✈️ Regional Fixed Wing Air Ambulance
✈️ Long Haul Fixed Wing Air Ambulance
🔹 Critical Care Transport
🔹 Paediatric Critical Care Transport
🔹 High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCIDs) Transports
🛫 Commercial Airline Medical Es**rt (CAME)
🔹 Standard Care
🔹 Advanced Care
🔹 Paediatric Transports
🔹 Stretcher Transports

With 19 years of continuous EURAMI accreditation and 70 years of aeromedical experience, AMREF Flying Doctors continues to set benchmarks in quality, safety, and specialised patient care across Africa and beyond.
Congratulations to the entire team on this outstanding accomplishment!

✈️ Global Kerosene Price Escalation
Recent reports indicate sharp and very short-term increases in kerosene prices at several international airports — in some cases applied immediately, even within existing fuel agreements, which is highly unusual for the aviation sector.
🌍 Drivers:
• Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
• Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz
• Reduced oil production in parts of the Gulf region
📈 Market Impact:
• Up to ~140% increases reported in some Asian benchmark markets
• 60–70% higher fuel costs reported by European operators
⚠️ Why this matters:
Fuel is one of the largest aviation operating costs. These developments may quickly affect flight operations, mission planning, and airline ticket prices — including commercial medical es**rt transports.

On February 28th morning time, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, followed by retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region, including impacts affecting Bahrain, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Multiple airspaces are closed or heavily restricted. The situation is highly dynamic and can change without notice.
Aeromedical providers should closely monitor NOTAMs and FIR status, reassess hospital and ground conditions, and ensure robust contingency planning before launch.
EURAMI continues to monitor developments carefully.
Safety of patients and crews remains paramount.


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