Airmedic

What Airmedic does

Airmedic Inc. is a Canadian air medical transport provider headquartered in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, operating one of the few privately-held fleets in the province dedicated exclusively to air ambulance missions. Founded in 2012, the company serves hospitals, CLSCs (Centres locaux de services communautaires / Local Community Service Centres), the Quebec healthcare network, insurance and assistance companies, corporate clients in resource extraction (mining, forestry), and individual members through prehospital evacuation, interhospital transfer, and international medical repatriation services. The fleet comprises six Pilatus PC-12 NG and two Bombardier Learjet 45XR fixed-wing aircraft plus five helicopters, deployed from six service points across Quebec and a dedicated international operations hub at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, supported by a 24/7 coordination centre staffed by flight coordinators, nurses, physicians, and duty managers.

Airmedic's aircraft are configured as flying intensive care units, equipped with Zoll X Series monitor-defibrillators with external pacemakers, Hamilton T1 ventilators with neonatal capability, specialized incubators, volumetric pumps, syringe drivers, vacuum mattresses, and bacteria/fluid-proof interiors. The PC-12 NG's large cargo door and ability to land on short unpaved runways (grass, gravel, snow) support remote missions, including sea-level flight for medically sensitive patients, while the Learjet 45XR provides long-range (3,300 km) and high-altitude (51,000 ft) capability for international repatriation. Airmedic also deploys the EZResus clinical decision support application, a Quebec-developed digital tool for optimising medication dosages, equipment recommendations based on patient weight, and care guidance by pathology, usable offline during flight. The company holds EURAMI (European Aero-Medical Institute) accreditation for fixed-wing international operations (achieved February 2026), QMENTUM accreditation from Agrément Canada, Transport Canada NVG (Night Vision Goggles) and IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) certifications, and Quebec SAG (Service aérien gouvernemental / Government Air Service) attestations for both fixed-wing and helicopter operations.

Revenue derives from per-nautical-mile or per-flight-hour charter fees (with fuel surcharges above CAD 1.50/litre and positioning flight charges), annual corporate and individual membership subscriptions (membership sales suspended February 16, 2026), commercial airline medical escort and stretcher services, and operational support add-ons including ground transport coordination and hospital bed-finding. Pricing is quote-based with a published tariff schedule (Tableau des taxes). Following a July 2023 filing under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), Airmedic was acquired in August 2023 by Quebec charity Dessercom for CAD $54 million, with financing from Mouvement Desjardins and Investissement Québec. Under Dessercom ownership, Airmedic has deployed approximately CAD $15 million into international fleet expansion (two Learjet 45XR aircraft) and grown from a primarily Quebec-focused operator into international repatriation services, adding more than a dozen specialized positions since summer 2024.

Name

Airmedic

Legal name

Airmedic Inc.

Website

https://airmedic.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Airmedic is a Quebec-based private air medical transport company operating a dedicated fixed-wing fleet and helicopters, providing 24/7 prehospital evacuations, interhospital transfers, and international medical repatriation for hospitals, insurers, corporate clients, and individuals across Canada and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Ambulance Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Ambulance Services (62191), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Air Transport (Air Ambulance/Patient Transfer) (TLAFABAG), Air Ambulance & Medical Passenger Charter Operators (THABADAK), Ambulance Fleet, Equipment & Logistics Services (HLAFANAN), Helicopter Medical Passenger Transport (Non-Emergency) (TLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Air ambulance services
• Medical repatriation
• Emergency air evacuation
• Interhospital transport
• Prehospital medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-hubert

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Aircraft charter (affrètement): Core revenue from chartered air ambulance flights, charged per nautical mile or per flight hour, plus fuel surcharges, long-stop fees, ground handling charges, and crew accommodation costs. Rates are published in the company's tariff schedule (Tableau des taxes) and billed to individuals, corporations, or insurers.
2. Corporate membership subscriptions: Annual subscription programmes for corporate clients (e.g., mining and forestry companies, remote community operators) providing prehospital air medical services and coordination. Subscription sales were suspended as of February 16, 2026, with existing memberships maintained through expiry.
3. Individual membership subscriptions: Annual membership plans for individual consumers covering air ambulance evacuation and repatriation services. Sales were suspended as of February 16, 2026, with services maintained for existing members.
4. Commercial airline medical escort and stretcher services: Medical escort on commercial flights and stretcher transport coordination for patients who can travel on scheduled airlines, offered at preferential rates. Revenue from airline ticket coordination and medical personnel fees.
5. Operational support services: Ground transport coordination (limousine, ambulance, non-urgent medical transport), bed-finding services, and dedicated aircraft positioning for corporate clients. Billed as add-on services or standalone packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Airmedic is a Canadian air medical transport provider operating a dedicated fleet of fixed-wing aircraft (Pilatus PC-12 NG and Bombardier Learjet 45XR) configured as flying intensive care units. The company delivers 24/7 prehospital emergency evacuations, interhospital transfers, and international medical repatriation services across Quebec, Canada, and internationally. Services are supported by a 24/7 coordination centre and specialized medical teams providing ICU-level care during transport.

Product overview

Airmedic is a Canadian air medical transport provider operating a dedicated fleet of fixed-wing aircraft for emergency evacuations and medical repatriements. The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on air ambulance transport, comprising two core aircraft (Bombardier Learjet 45XR for international missions and Pilatus PC-12 NG for regional coverage), complemented by three main service lines: prehospital and interhospital evacuation, international medical repatriation, and operational support. Supporting services include medical escort on commercial flights, stretcher transport, ground coordination, and bed search management. All aircraft are equipped with advanced medical equipment including Zoll X Series monitors, Hamilton T1 ventilators, and specialized incubators, supported by a 24/7 coordination center staffed with medical and aviation professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bombardier Learjet 45XR Air Ambulance Bombardier Learjet 45XR aircraft configured as a flying intensive care unit for international medical transport. Maximum speed 860 km/h, altitude 51,000 ft, range 3,300 km. Accommodates 1-2 patients on stretchers plus up to 3-4 medical personnel and companions. Operated under partner Flightpath's air operator certificate.
• Pilatus PC-12 NG Air Ambulance Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft configured as an air ambulance for Canada and US coverage. Capable of landing on short unpaved runways (grass, gravel, snow). Maximum speed 528 km/h, altitude 30,000 ft, range 2,900 km. Accommodates up to 4-5 passengers, 2 pilots, and 2 stretchers. Operated under Airmedic's own air operator certificate.
• Prehospital Emergency Evacuation
• Interhospital Evacuation
• International Medical Repatriation
• Medical Escort on Commercial Flights
• Commercial Stretcher Transport
• Operational Support Services
• Individual Membership Subscription
• Corporate Membership Subscription
• 24/7 Coordination Centre

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,400 medical evacuations completed since 2012
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Flightpath (Learjet operator)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAirmedic's Bombardier Learjet 45XR aircraft are operated by its partner Flightpath, recognised for its rigour and professionalism. Airmedic holds its own air operator certificate for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet; the Learjets are operated under Flightpath's certificate.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ornge (Ontario Air Ambulance): Ontario's provincially-funded air ambulance and medical transport service, operating fixed-wing and rotor-wing assets for interhospital and prehospital transport. Comparable in mission profile (interhospital transfers, remote evacuations) to Airmedic but primarily serving Ontario rather than Quebec.
• Air Ambulance Worldwide: U.S.-based international air ambulance operator providing fixed-wing medical transport and bed-to-bed repatriation services — directly comparable to Airmedic's international repatriation offering and competing for similar insurer and assistance-company flows.
• REVA Air Ambulance: One of the largest dedicated fixed-wing air ambulance operators globally, providing international medical repatriation and ICU-configured transport — directly overlapping with Airmedic's core international repatriation offering. Both compete for insurer and assistance-company business worldwide.
• Skyservice Air Ambulance: Canadian-based business aviation operator with a dedicated air ambulance division providing repatriation and medical transport services across Canada and internationally — directly competing for the same North American and insurer-driven repatriation flows as Airmedic.
• European Air Ambulance (EAA): EURAMI-accredited European-based operator running dedicated air ambulance repatriation flights worldwide with similar Learjet/fixed-wing platforms. Directly comparable on accreditation, mission profile, and international customer base to Airmedic's international line.

Regional players

• Life Flight Network: Non-profit air ambulance serving the Pacific Northwest U.S. with rotor-wing and fixed-wing services for interhospital and scene response — comparable mission profile to Airmedic but primarily operating in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho rather than Quebec/Canada.

Broad incumbents

• International SOS: Global medical and travel security assistance company that arranges — and in some cases operates — medical evacuations and repatriations worldwide. Overlaps significantly with Airmedic's international repatriation and assistance-company customer segment at a much larger scale.
• Med-Trans Corporation: Large U.S. air medical transport provider affiliated with Global Medical Response, operating rotor-wing and fixed-wing programs across multiple states. Overlaps with Airmedic on air ambulance mission profile but at considerably larger U.S. scale.
• PHI Air Medical: One of the largest air medical operators in North America, providing helicopter EMS and fixed-wing patient transport across multiple U.S. states. Broader portfolio than Airmedic but overlapping on rotor-wing and fixed-wing air medical missions.

Others

• Dessercom (parent) ground ambulance: Airmedic's parent organization and Quebec's largest non-urgent and prehospital ground medical transport provider, operating 14 administrative regions. Not a direct competitor but a tightly coupled referral partner feeding interhospital and prehospital cases into Airmedic's air assets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/airmedicqc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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