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International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security services company, recently joined the International Air Ambulance Alliance, an organization that ensures continuous improvement of industry standards and patient care, as an Associate Member.

 “We applaud the efforts of IAAA to focus on implementing quality standards for fixed wing air ambulance operators,” said Patrick Deroose, General Manager, Corporate Assistance, at International SOS.

In addition to membership, Dr. Albert Castaño, Medical Director Assistance and Regional Flight Desk, Americas Region, International SOS; and Kelly Nelson, Deputy Regional Flight Desk Manager, Americas, also with International SOS, will provide invaluable support to the IAAA board by sharing their independent medical and operational expertise, offering a broad and global perspective on aviation medicine and patient care.

“We are delighted that International SOS supports the objectives of the IAAA, by firstly becoming Associate Members, along with providing independent support to the fixed wing industry,” said Gary Andrews, President of redconsulting and the President of the IAAA.

TO NOTE:

The IAAA minimum standards for IAAA Fixed Wing Membership is:

1. They are owner operators of fixed wing aircraft, or have an exclusive lease and have operational and economic control of their aircraft.
2. Operate with business transparency between the payers, the patient and FW operator.
3. The FW operator must have a reputation of trust and integrity.
4. Comply with document formalities, ranging from insurance requirements, certificate of air worthiness, air operators certificate etc....
5. Has a medical accreditation that is recognised within the air ambulance industry.
6. Complies with recognised Operational and Maintenance (Aviation) standards.
7. Becomes accountable to the IAAA for non-compliance of these standards.

For further information about the IAAA, please visit http://www.theiaaa.org/

The IAAA is a not for profit organization that represents fixed wing operators globally, payers of services and works alongside other industry alliance organizations to ensure continuous improvement of industry standards and patient care.

About International SOS

International SOS (http://www.internationalsos.com/) is the world’s leading medical & security services company operating from over 700 sites in 76 countries with 10,000 employees, led by 1,100 physicians and 200 security specialists. Our global services include medical and risk planning, preventative programs, in-country expertise and emergency response for travelers, expatriates and their dependents of over 70 percent of the Fortune 500 companies.