AGG Aviation has announced the beginning of its medical emergency evacuation (or Medevac) services for oil and gas companies in Iraq.
The operator will deploy its Beech 1900C Medevac Service aircraft between Basra and the new Al Seef Hospital in Kuwait.
In a statement the company said that this much needed Medevac service will provide oil & gas companies operating in Iraq emergency 30 minute direct flights in and out of Basra, eliminating the lengthy and sometimes dangerous land crossing currently used in emergencies.
AGG said that its service links a fully equipped Medevac fixed wing aircraft with the capabilities to have three critical patients looked after by trauma specialists and with the full telemetry for direct communication with specialist doctors at the five star Al Seef Hospital.
AGG Aviation’s chief of security, Phillip Forsyth said: “International oil companies and a range of service companies are now operating in southern Iraq. They face obvious security concerns for their personnel, especially at times of emergencies, in an area which is still subject to conflict. We provide a reactive Medevac service operating 24 hours per day, this service is manned by trauma specialists who are very experienced in the types of injuries associated with oil field services.
“Iraq brings a wealth of opportunity but following years of sanctions and conflict lacks essential infrastructure, some of which is vital to achieve the highest possible industry standards. AGG have reached out and will continue to expand this Medevac service to meet the requirements the energy industry depends on”.
The service is available from Mid October 2010.
