The UAE’s ‘flying ICU’ is taking critical medical care across borders, transporting critically ill patients who need specialised treatment during long-distance journeys. The service has completed nearly 1,000 flying hours across 20 countries and five cont... moreThe UAE’s ‘flying ICU’ is taking critical medical care across borders, transporting critically ill patients who need specialised treatment during long-distance journeys. The service has completed nearly 1,000 flying hours across 20 countries and five continents in its first five months.
Operating from Abu Dhabi, the specially equipped aircraft functions as an intensive care unit in the sky, allowing medical teams to monitor and treat patients throughout the journey. It can fly non-stop for up to 7,400km.
The service has handled complex cases, including newborn babies requiring advanced medical support. Its bed-to-bed model connects patients from one hospital to another while maintaining continuous critical care throughout the transfer.
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