Summary

The global air ambulance market size reached US$ 5.8 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 13.4 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.11% during 2024-2032. The increasing incidences of chronic medical disorders, rising occurrences of fatal road accidents and natural calamities, and the growing number of mobile applications for online booking of air ambulance services represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Increasing Need for Rapid Medical Response in Critical Situations Augmenting Market Growth

Air ambulances can quickly reach the scene or facilitate rapid transportation of patients that need necessary care in a timely manner. They are advantageous in densely populated urban areas with heavy traffic congestion as they can bypass traffic and reach the destination quickly, ensuring prompt medical response and timely transport to a suitable medical facility. Thus, the rising requirement for urgent medical response represents one of the primary factors strengthening the market growth around the world.

What is an Air Ambulance?

An air ambulance is specifically equipped with specialized medical equipment and staffed to provide medical care and transportation for individuals that require urgent medical attention or need to be transported to a medical facility over long distances or in remote areas. It involves paramedics, nurses, and doctors that are ported to the site using specialized vehicles in the air. It is also incorporated with instruments for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) for patients. It is connected with communication and transportation systems, hospitals, trauma centers, specialty care centers, and rehabilitation facilities to offer optimal care to patients. It is used in situations wherein ground transportation is not feasible due to the distance involved, time sensitivity of the medical condition, or the inaccessibility of the location.

Air Ambulance Market Trends:

There is a surge in the incidences of chronic medical disorders and viral infections, such as cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease among the masses. This, coupled with the rising geriatric population, which is more prone to these severe health diseases, represents one of the major factors driving the demand for air ambulances around the world. Moreover, the growing occurrences of fatal road accidents and natural calamities that require immediate medical attention and the increasing number of hospitals are influencing the market positively. Furthermore, the advent of multi-specialty air ambulances that are equipped with advanced tools and equipment to support prompt and high-quality care to patients is propelling the growth of the market. In addition, there is a rise in the launch of mobile applications for online booking of air ambulance services for smooth transportation of patients to the nearest treatment facility quickly. These mobile applications are integrated with artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), voice assistants, and a global positioning system (GPS), which can help improve the availability and reach of medical facilities to even the remotest areas with poor infrastructure. This, coupled with the initiatives being undertaken by the government of numerous countries to promote public health, is contributing to the market growth. They are also taking measures with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of several countries to make quality healthcare facilities accessible to all. Apart from this, growing medical tourism and significant improvements in the healthcare infrastructure are anticipated to create a favorable outlook for the market.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global air ambulance market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on vehicle type, service type and application.

Vehicle Type Insights:

Aircrafts/Airplanes
Rotary Wing
Fixed Wing
Helicopters
Seaplanes
Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the air ambulance market based on the cup type. This includes aircrafts/airplanes (rotary and fixed wing), helicopters, seaplanes, and others. According to the report, aircrafts/airplanes (rotary and fixed wing) represented the largest segment as they are known for their high cruising speeds, allowing for rapid transportation of patients over long distances. They have extended ranges and can fly non-stop for several hours, which makes them suitable for international repatriation or transfers between distant locations. They can be equipped with advanced medical equipment and facilities, like those found in intensive care units (ICUs). These include life-support systems, monitoring equipment, ventilators, and even operating rooms for critical patients.

Helicopters are another vehicle type offering versatile operations, which allows them to land and take off vertically (VTOL) without requiring a runway. They reduce travel time, which is particularly important in time-sensitive medical emergencies such as trauma cases, heart attacks, strokes, or severe respiratory distress.

Seaplanes and other types are capable of landing on water, which expands their accessibility to areas near bodies of water or locations without suitable landing strips. They can land on water or on land according to the situation and available landing options.

Service Type Insights:

Hospital Services
Community Services
Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the air ambulance market based on the service type has also been provided in the report. This includes hospital services, community services, and others. According to the report, hospital services accounted for the largest market share as air ambulances provide rapid transportation of patients from one medical facility to another. Air ambulances enable the transfer of patients to hospitals or healthcare centers with specialized expertise, advanced equipment, or specialized medical teams. Hospital services also ensure that patients receive the necessary level of care for their specific conditions, such as trauma centers for severe injuries, cardiac centers for heart-related emergencies, or pediatric hospitals for specialized pediatric care.

On the other hand, community services and other service types that offer air ambulance services serve as a vital link in the emergency medical response system, which ensures that individuals receive timely and appropriate care, regardless of geographical challenges or limited access to healthcare facilities. They provide critical support in emergency situations, saving lives, and improving patient outcomes.

Application Insights:

Medical Care
Transport
Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the air ambulance market based on the application has also been provided in the report. This includes medical care, transport, and others.

Air ambulances find applications in medical care, which includes emergency response, critical care transport, organ transplantation, remote area services, neonatal and pediatric care, and medical evacuation. Their speed, accessibility, and ability to provide specialized medical interventions during transport significantly contribute to improving patient outcomes and ensuring timely access to medical care.

On the other hand, air ambulances have diverse applications in medical transport and other, which ranges from emergency services, specialized transfers, and disaster relief operations.

Regional Insights:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa
Latin America

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. According to the report, North America was the largest market for air ambulance. The expansion of the healthcare industry and increasing number of accidents represent one of the key factors driving the North America air ambulance market. Moreover, the surging prevalence of cardiac ailments like heart attacks and other serious health concerns, including brain stroke that needs urgent medical attention is favoring the market growth in the region. Besides this, the growing number of hospitals that can provide air ambulance services is influencing the market positively in the region.

Competitive Landscape:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global air ambulance market. Some of the companies covered in the report include:

PHI Air Medical
Air Ambulance Specialists
Babcock Scandinavian AirAmbulance
Express Air Medical Transport
Lifeguard Air Ambulance
Native American Air Ambulance
Metro Aviation Inc.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service
REVA Air Ambulance
Yorkshire Air Ambulance
EAA
Capital Air Ambulance
AirMed International

Please note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1. What was the size of the global air ambulance market in 2023?
2. What is the expected growth rate of the global air ambulance market during 2024-2032?
3. What are the key factors driving the global air ambulance market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global air ambulance market?
5. What is the breakup of the global air ambulance market based on the vehicle type?
6. What is the breakup of the global air ambulance market based on the service type?
7. What are the key regions in the global air ambulance market?
8. Who are the key players/companies in the global air ambulance market?

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Table of Contents

1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Air Ambulance Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
5.5 Market Breakup by Service Type
5.6 Market Breakup by Application
5.7 Market Breakup by Region
5.8 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
6.1 Aircrafts/Airplanes
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Major Types
6.1.2.1 Rotary Wing
6.1.2.2 Fixed Wing
6.1.3 Market Forecast
6.2 Helicopters
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Seaplanes
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Others
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Service Type
7.1 Hospital Services
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Community Services
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Others
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
8.1 Medical Care
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Transport
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Others
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
9.1 North America
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Europe
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Asia Pacific
9.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Middle East and Africa
9.4.1 Market Trends
9.4.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Latin America
9.5.1 Market Trends
9.5.2 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
10.1 Overview
10.2 Strengths
10.3 Weaknesses
10.4 Opportunities
10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
12.1 Overview
12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
12.4 Degree of Competition
12.5 Threat of New Entrants
12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Market Structure
14.2 Key Players
14.3 Profiles of Key Players
14.3.1 PHI Air Medical
14.3.2 Air Ambulance Specialists
14.3.3 Babcock Scandinavian AirAmbulance
14.3.4 Express Air Medical Transport
14.3.5 Lifeguard Air Ambulance
14.3.6 Native American Air Ambulance
14.3.7 Metro Aviation Inc.
14.3.8 The Royal Flying Doctor Service
14.3.9 REVA Air Ambulance
14.3.10 Yorkshire Air Ambulance
14.3.11 EAA
14.3.12 Capital Air Ambulance
14.3.13 AirMed International
List of Figures
Figure 1: Global: Air Ambulance Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: Air Ambulance Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2018-2023
Figure 3: Global: Air Ambulance Market: Breakup by Vehicle Type (in %), 2023
Figure 4: Global: Air Ambulance Market: Breakup by Service Type (in %), 2023
Figure 5: Global: Air Ambulance Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023
Figure 6: Global: Air Ambulance Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 7: Global: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2024-2032
Figure 8: Global: Air Ambulance Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 9: Global: Air Ambulance Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 10: Global: Air Ambulance Industry: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 11: Global: Air Ambulance (Aircrafts/Airplanes) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 12: Global: Air Ambulance (Aircrafts/Airplanes) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 13: Global: Air Ambulance (Helicopters) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 14: Global: Air Ambulance (Helicopters) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 15: Global: Air Ambulance (Seaplanes) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 16: Global: Air Ambulance (Seaplanes) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 17: Global: Air Ambulance (Other Vehicle Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 18: Global: Air Ambulance (Other Vehicle Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 19: Global: Air Ambulance (Hospital Services) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 20: Global: Air Ambulance (Hospital Services) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 21: Global: Air Ambulance (Community Services) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 22: Global: Air Ambulance (Community Services) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 23: Global: Air Ambulance (Other Service Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 24: Global: Air Ambulance (Other Service Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 25: Global: Air Ambulance (Medical Care) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 26: Global: Air Ambulance (Medical Care) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 27: Global: Air Ambulance (Transport) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 28: Global: Air Ambulance (Transport) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 29: Global: Air Ambulance (Other Applications) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 30: Global: Air Ambulance (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 31: North America: Air Ambulance Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 32: North America: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 33: Europe: Air Ambulance Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 34: Europe: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 35: Asia Pacific: Air Ambulance Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 36: Asia Pacific: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 37: Middle East and Africa: Air Ambulance Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 38: Middle East and Africa: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 39: Latin America: Air Ambulance Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 40: Latin America: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
List of Tables
Table 1: Global: Air Ambulance Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
Table 2: Global: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Breakup by Vehicle Type (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 3: Global: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Breakup by Service Type (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 4: Global: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 5: Global: Air Ambulance Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 6: Global: Air Ambulance Market Structure
Table 7: Global: Air Ambulance Market: Key Players