Air ambulances are used for airlifting patients so that they can get better care at hospitals. Air ambulances have saved lives of numerous civilians as well as soldiers, since their inception. Though, there are numerous air ambulance services in USA, UK, Australia and other parts of world, few of these services have achieved quite popularity and are noted widely.

We will look at few of the world's most popular air ambulance services here.

St John Ambulance Australia

St John Ambulance Australia also known as SJAA is funded by a charitable organization, run by Order of St John. This service turned 125 years old in 2008 and provides ambulance services in western and northern parts of Australia.

Serviciul Mobil de Urgenta, Reanimare si Descarcerare

SMRD is a traditional ambulance service popular in Romania. Their air ambulance service is currently based in two cities only. It is called HEMS. They have aircrafts based in Târgu Mures, and Bucharest. Health Ministry is about to acquire more helicopters for this air ambulance service.

Mayoral Executive Jet

Based out of Malaga airport in Spain, they are part of corporate aviation company. Six aircrafts form the fleet of this air ambulance service. It was started in 1985. The company has more then 20 years of experience in aviation industry.

Air Methods

Air Methods is a publicly owned company in USA, largest Emergency Service Helicopter Services provider. It has a fleet of around 300 helicopters. Every year, it does more then 85000 transports. Air Methods is based out of north end of Centennial Airport very close to Colorado. It was founded in 1980.

ARCH Air Medical Service

Starting in 21979, it was twelfth such program. This service is available in areas like Missouri, Illinois. It is accredited by CAMTS also. It offers both long distance and short distance services. It transfers more then 4200 patients annually.

Flight for Life

This service is based in UK and operates a mix of helicopters and fixed wing aircrafts to ferry patients. It began operation in 1972 with a single helicopter. Among other aircrafts they have a Lear jet also.

Hi Flying

Hi Flying is the first air ambulance service in India. It began operation in 1996 and is based out of Mumbai. It has completed more then 10000 transports till date. They provide complete spectrum of air ambulance services and are affiliated to almost all major hospitals.

Hospital of Hurrahing Service

Based out of Munich Germany, this was world's first air ambulance service. It began operations in 1970, with help of single helicopter. Now, more then 80 helicopters are working round the clock for providing air ambulance services.

There are numerous air ambulance services all over the world. The services discussed here are some of the known names in industry, with a wide experience. If you are looking for an air ambulance service in your area, look at Internet, there are numerous websites, which list names, contact details, area wise.