Portugal is one of the oldest counties in Europe. In the 15th and 16th centuries under Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal became the first global commercial and maritime empire and one of the major military and political powers in the world. The Portuguese were pioneers in maritime explorations. They help to discover Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas that were unknown to the Europeans. During that period Portugal had a monopoly on the world spice trade.
Portugal has the oldest bookstore in the world and it is located in the country’s capital Lisbon. The Vasco de Gama Bridge is 17 kilometers long and it is the longest in Europe. In 1290 The University of Coimbra was established in Lisbon and it is considered to be one of the oldest in the world. Port is Portugal’s national drink and most famous export. With 800 km of coastline, Portugal is one of the top surf spots in the world.
Air ambulance 1 experts have served over 200 thousand patients worldwide for over 15 years. We have successfully operated numerous critical care air ambulance flights, domestically, and internationally. Your medical well being is our top priority as we provide a true bed to bed experience. Our clients value our expertise and superb level of patient care, as well as our commitment to service that is exceeding normal industry standards.
Air Ambulance Services
Each of our medical flight crews (including the pilots) have extensive training and experience transporting our high-risk patients and their families. Group transportation can also be arranged. Be sure to ask our Flight Coordinators about empty-leg programs that may be available. We’re available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
Some of the popular aircraft we use are Learjet 35, Learjet 55, and Learjet 60. These aircraft can go as far as 4,000 km non-stop and carry up to 2 patients as well as 2 family members. If you need a larger aircraft, an available Gulfstream V and Gulfstream IV are available 24/7.
Portugal is the oldest country in Europe Portugal has had the same defined borders since 1139, making it the oldest nation-state in Europe.
Portugal has many hospitals, Hospital de Santa Maria, Hospital Pulido Valente, Hospital da Luz Torres de Lisboa, Hospital da Luz Lisboa, Hospital de Dona Estefânia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, CUF Infante Santo Hospital, Hospital Lusíadas (Lisbon), Hospital de Egas Moniz, Hospital Curry Cabral, Hospital da Ordem Terceira Chiado, São Francisco Xavier Hospital, Institute of Oncology Francisco Gentil, Santa Marta Hospital, CUF Descobertas Hospital, Alfredo da Costa Maternity, IPO, Hospital Geral de Santo António, Lusíadas, Joãozinho Hosp Porto, Hospital De Magalhaes Lemos, Epe, Hospital de Santa Maria – Porto, Hospital Santo António: Clinic, Count of Ferreira Psychiatric Hospital, Hospital da Lapa, Saint John Hospital, CUF Porto Hospital, Casa De Saúde De Santa Catarina Lda, Hospital da Irmandade do Terço e Caridade, Hospital Santo António: Edifício Neoclássico, HSA CICAP, Hospital da Ordem da Trindade, Hospital Militar Rei Dom Pedro V, Hospital da Ordem de São Francisco and more.
Cacilhas, Almada, Cova da Piedade, Moscavide, Pragal, Sacavem, Barreiro, Caparica, Pontinha, Odivelas, Sobreda, Alges, Seixal, Camarate, Corroios, Vila Nova de Gaia, Valbom, Canidelo, Senhora da Hora, Oliveira do Douro, Pedroucos, Leca Do Bailio, Rio Tinto, Sao Mamede De Infesta, Aguas Santas, Avintes, Vilar de Andorinho, Guifoes, Gondomar, Fanzeres and more.
LIS – Lisbon Portela Airport, FAO – Faro Airport, PXO – Porto Santo Airport, FNC – Madeira Airport, OPO – Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, HOR – Horta Airport, BGC – Braganca Airport, SMA – Santa Maria Airport, VRL – Vila Real Airport, VSE – Viseu Airport, GRW – Graciosa Airport, LCT – Cascais Airport, PDL – João Paulo II Airport, BYJ – Beja Airport, BGZ – Braga Airfield and more.
We Guarantee that when choosing Air Ambulance 1, your loved ones shall be treated with professional and compassionate care. We consider every patient as family, we strive to perfection and continuously monitoring our operations. When choosing A provider, Remember that Air Ambulance 1’s management team has over 200,000 successful patient transfers in the past 15 years.
