Airbus Corporate Jets has signed an agreement with health technology provider Philips to equip ACJs with monitoring and medical equipment. Under the agreement, ACJ operators will have greater access to in-air medical care supported by technologies such as the Philips IC2 patient monitor, which enables flight crews to check on vital signs of passengers and transmit that data instantly to ground-based teams. This will enable support teams to make decisions in real-time on the ground and in the air that can help avoid unnecessary medical diversions, Airbus Corporate Jets said.
“When it comes to in-flight emergency preparedness and safeguarding the care of air travelers, remote access to data and ground-based medical support is becoming increasingly important,” said Ryan Landon, general manager for emergency care at Philips. “With connected monitoring like Philips Tempus IC2 and HeartStart FRx, flight and ground crews alike can access the right tools and information to make confident decisions in the air and provide better, more holistic care.”
Airbus Corporate Jets will offer three packages providing different levels of support, depending on the needs of the clients. New ACJ customers will receive a comprehensive package for three years. Packages will include tools to assist in an in-flight incident and comprehensive 24/7 medical support covering preflight, in-flight, and crew care provided by Flightcare Global. Additionally, packages will provide access to Osprey Flight Solutions’ aviation alerting system.
