Buy an aircraft for air ambulance services

For medical evacuations, an aircraft with a medical module is required: stretchers, oxygen, life support equipment, and space for a doctor. Turboprops (PC-12, King Air) are most commonly used for short-haul missions, while medium/large jets are used for long-haul evacuations. A large cargo door for loading stretchers and a range to a specialized clinic without landing are key. Submit a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Medical flights are organized on a priority basis, within a few hours, subject to the availability of a medical team and clearances. The aircraft is equipped with a medical module and doctors, and corridors and clinic appointments are coordinated. International evacuations require 24-72 hours for overflight clearance. We work with certified air ambulance operators. Submit a request, and we will prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

The price is determined by the aircraft class, range, medical equipment, and crew. A turboprop for short-haul evacuations starts at $2,000/hour, a medium jet for long-haul evacuations starts at $4,500, and a large jet for intercontinental evacuations starts at $8,000. The exact estimate depends on the patient's condition and the required equipment; we prepare it individually. Send us a request—we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Yes: for air ambulances, we use turboprops (Pilatus PC-12, King Air 360) and mid-size jets with a large cargo door and the ability to install a medical module. The PC-12 is the benchmark for air ambulances: used from $4.5 million, maintenance ~$645 thousand per year. We can help you choose the right aircraft, module certification, and operator. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the maintenance, and analyze options for your needs.

Maintenance costs depend on the intensity of use and the aircraft class. When purchasing an aircraft, consider the following regular expenses:

- Crew and service personnel;
- Aviation fuel and navigation fees;
- Maintenance and insurance;
- Hangar storage and airport fees.

Choosing the right aircraft to purchase is based on key parameters:

- Capacity and comfort of the cabin;
- Flight range and route characteristics;
- Acquisition and operating budget.

Our specialists will offer the best business jet options with a detailed comparison of characteristics.

When deciding to buy a private used aircraft, we recommend checking:

- Operation and maintenance history (Service bulletins (SB), Airworthiness directives (AD))
- Availability of complete documentation and certificates (See forms (Logbooks))
- No serious incidents in the past (See Logbooks)
- Quality of used spare parts and components (We check during the pre-sale inspection (PPI))

Aircraft registration is typically carried out in international jurisdictions (Europe, the United States), which allows for tax optimization. The owner can independently choose the country of registration when purchasing a business jet.

Regular piston-engine, inexpensive aircraft can be stored directly on the street, but business jets and expensive turboprop aircraft must be stored only in an airfield hangar.

The transaction includes aircraft selection and inspection, signing of a letter of intent (LOI) and contract, a pre-purchase inspection (PPI), payment through an escrow agent, and aircraft delivery. JetHunter assists at every stage and protects the buyer's interests.