Royal Jet’s Director of Royal Med, Dr. Anders Nyqvist, participated recently in the 2nd Abu Dhabi Annual Surgical Meeting held at Emirates Palace, where he presented his research paper titled ‘Safety Aspects on Air Transport of Patients.’ The conference, which was organised by the General Authority of Health Services (GAHS), hosted a number of eminent healthcare professionals, international surgical experts, as well as fresh graduates. Dr. Nyqvist was one of 57 who presented a scientific research papers covering a wide range of topics in the field of surgery science, developments and latest methods used in surgical operations.
“Our Doctors and Nurses are regularly updated on all medical issues and developments, therefore enabling Royal Med to continually deliver its promise of excellence,” said Ammar Balkar, VP Sales & Marketing. “Our participation in this conference also further allowed Royal Med to strengthen its ties with Abu Dhabi’s medical and local communities,” he added.
Dr. Nyqvist’s presentation outlined the various in-flight factors that need to be managed and monitored for safe air transport, as well as their effect on patients. Dr. Nyqvist presented current statistics of occurring in-flight incidents, and advised all attendees of the need to complete a pre-flight medical assessment that would adequately inform airline’s personnel of their passengers’ medical statuses. He concluded by detailing the safety aspects and indications for requesting air ambulance transport, and the required procedures that patients would have to follow.
“Being the main aero-medical service provider in the Middle East only boasts Royal Med’s qualifications and credentials in this sensitive field,” said Balkar. “With our medical team’s expertise and dedication, Royal Med is able to rise to this and every other challenge,” he concluded.
With as many as 2 billion passengers estimated to be carried annually by air worldwide, partaking in this conference further cemented Royal Med’s position in the ever growing sector. “We are committed to developing our staff and enhancing our aircraft with the latest medical equipment and technology, so as to always provide our clients with the utmost care and safety,” concluded Balkar.
Launched in 2003, Royal Med is the first Aero-Medical Evacuation and Repatriation operator in the region. The air ambulance service provider is specialized in medical air transfer and repatriation world wide. It has provided many patients with seamless air transport solutions; in its first year alone, Royal Med transported over 200 patients to various international destinations.
About Royal Jet
Royal Jet was launched in May 2003 and is a 100% UAE owned private charter operator. Royal Jet provides special services in the field of air charter to VIP customers wishing to charter luxurious aircraft for private business, leisure or official governmental flights.
Royal Jet flights have been designed to cater to the special needs of VVIP/VIP customers, businessmen and families alike, who require privacy and services of the highest standard. Royal Jet flies its customers to their chosen destination, at their preferred time on their preferred schedule. All food is prepared in accordance with the requests and desires of the customers. Royal Jet’s aircraft can be reconfigured to suit the customer’s needs within two and a half hours of confirming availability. The aircraft will then be ready for take-off to the customer’s (required) selected destination.
Furthermore, Royal Jet has established Royal Med, its air ambulance division, geared with sate of the art medical equipment and full time Aero Medical team of Doctors and Nurses. Royal Jet also offers consultancy services through its aircraft management and acquisition division for private jet owners. A fourth division is the Royal Jet FBO/ VIP terminal where a full range of maintenance, ground handling and crew and catering services are provided to all executive flights flying into or through Abu Dhabi.
