TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetJets Europe , the largestprivate jet company in Europe , has renewed its contract for another threeyears with aviation medical specialists, MedAire (ASX: MDE) of Tempe, AZ, USA.Since 2002 and through 2010, NetJets Europe crewmembers will receive MedAire'smedical training, onboard medical kits, and remote telemedicine expertise,ensuring NetJets will continue to be well-prepared to handle any medicalsituation.
"We are committed to providing the highest level of safety, so ourcustomers can travel anywhere in the world with the assurance that they arewell looked after and MedAire supports us in achieving this goal." said BillKelly , CEO, NetJets Transportes Aereos.
Under the terms of the new agreement, MedAire will continue to provide thefollowing services to NetJets Europe:
-- MedLink telemedicine response center, providing NetJets crew with immediate access to emergency doctors during in-flight medical emergencies. The hospital-based hotline can be contacted from anywhere around the world using the aircraft's existing communications system. -- MedLink WorldWide ID cards for all NetJets Europe owners, giving them MedLink access any time they are traveling or away from home. -- Management of In-flight Illness & Injury training, covering common in flight illness, altitude physiology, equipment, oxygen systems and CPR/AED instruction. All NetJets Europe flight deck and cabin crew attend MedAire's two-day initial course and take the one-day recurrent course annually. -- One Aircraft First Aid Kit per aircraft, engineered to help operators deal with medical situations that commonly occur in the aviation environment. Includes kit refurbishment and content replenishment for more than 500 kits over the course of three years. -- One Emergency Medical Kit per aircraft, designed for long-range aircraft to treat serious or complex conditions ranging from chest pains and severe allergic reactions to gastrointestinal problems and asthma attacks. Includes refurbishment and content replenishment."NetJets Europe set the international standard in 2002 when it addedtraining, medical equipment and MedLink services to its entire fleet," said Richard Moore , managing director of MedAire Ltd in Europe . "NetJets Europe customers can travel anywhere in the world, knowing that the crew is preparedto effectively address and treat in-flight medical event."
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About NetJets Europe
NetJets Europe was founded in 1996 and today is the largest business jetcompany in Europe . As the only pan-European operator with its own fleet,NetJets Europe , through NetJets Transportes Aereos (NTA), is uniquely capableof delivering a consistent, world-class service with an unparalleledcommitment to safety and security. NTA is the only dedicated business jetoperator to be awarded the IOSA certificate -- the highest safetyaccreditation in the world. In 2006, the NetJets Europe Fleet flew more than60,000 flights to 125 countries. NetJets Europe employs a total workforce ofover 1,500. NetJets Europe is the marketing agent of NetJets TransportesAereos S.A., an EU air Carrier.
About MedAire Inc.
Since 1986, MedAire has provided a life-saving solution of remote medicalexpertise, education and equipment for travelers in the aviation and maritimeindustries. The company prepares its clients with knowledge, confidence andthe right resources and advice to handle remote medical situations. Using 20years of medical incident data, MedAire continuously develops up-to-date andinternationally-compliant products and services to meet the unique needs ofthe remote traveler. MedAire's life-saving solution includes 24/7 directtelephonic access to board-certified physicians, medical education, medicalkits and defibrillators. Based in Phoenix , Ariz., MedAire is listed under MDEon the Australian Stock Exchange and can be found online athttp://www.MedAire.com.
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