Aerosafety, MedAire Partnership for Latin American Airlines
SAO PAULO, Brazil – April 23, 2013 – Aerosafety, a leading medical kit and emergency equipment supplier, and MedAire, an International SOS company and global airline service provider, have formed a strategic partnership. This partnership will solidify their position as the premier aviation supplier of medical kits, emergency equipment, and travel risk services for commercial airlines and private aviation in Brazil.
Airline clients will benefit from a comprehensive medical and travel risk management solution delivered through the two most trusted names in the aviation industry.
Aerosafety provides first aid and jungle kits, life vests, rafts, and other emergency equipment to airlines in Latin America.
MedAire is a long-established provider of medical training, crew medical and security support, in-flight medical advice, and medical equipment to global and regional carriers.
“We chose to partner with MedAire because of their customer-first philosophy and their expertise in regards to airline operations,” said Lilian Favareto Cretella, partner at Aerosafety. “MedAire has been a trusted, respected partner of airlines for more than 25 years, and already has a strong presence amongst the leading airlines in Latin America.”
“We look forward to partnering with the Aerosafety team and delivering the best possible products, services, and care to the aviation industry in Brazil and beyond,” said Grant Jeffery, CEO of MedAire. “Aerosafety is a natural fit with MedAire and our ongoing commitment to deliver global reach with a local touch to the aviation community.”
Learn more about Aerosafety and MedAire at the Latin American Aviation Supply & Services conference (LAASS), April 23rd – 25th in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
About Aerosafety:
Aerosafety was established in 1998 and is a leading first aid kit supplier in the aviation market. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aerosafety also provides commercial aviation clients with emergency supplies such as first Aid and Jungle Kits, rafts, vests, slides and Hydrotest.
About MedAire:
MedAire, an International SOS company, provides airlines with in-flight medical advice and support, at-destination crew support, aircraft medical kits, and train-the-trainer programs for in-flight medical events.
Since 1985, MedAire has been a trusted provider of 24/7 in-flight medical advice; 24/7 security advice, information and contingency planning; crisis management services for medical needs after accidents or serious incidents, medical and security support for crew while on duty travel; passenger fit-to-fly assessments; medical kits and equipment; crew medical training; and pre-travel medical review of MEDIF/MEDA
About International SOS:
International SOS (www.internationalsos.com) is the world’s leading medical and 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.
