Luxembourg Air Rescue

Luxembourg Air Rescue: Non-Profit Air Ambulance Provider

Luxembourg Air Rescue (LAR) is a private, non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 1988, serving as the sole provider of air rescue services in Luxembourg. With approximately 185,000 members and 190 professionals, LAR operates a fleet of 6 rescue helicopters plus 5 ambulance jets through subsidiary European Air Ambulance (EAA).

The organization completes over 3,000 missions and 4,500 flight hours annually, including 2,081 rescue missions and 513 global repatriation missions in 2024 alone – averaging 8 critical missions daily. LAR provides 24/7/365 air rescue in Luxembourg and the Greater Region, worldwide patient repatriation, organ transportation, and humanitarian missions in crisis areas.

For aviation professionals exploring air ambulance services in Europe, Luxembourg Air Rescue represents a member-funded model delivering life-saving services with the highest safety and quality standards.

Services & Capabilities

LAR delivers comprehensive emergency medical aviation services. Air rescue operations deploy helicopters as the fastest means of bringing emergency medical assistance to accident scenes and transporting patients to hospitals – nearly 2,100 emergency missions in Luxembourg and the Greater Region last year.

Patient repatriation through European Air Ambulance (EAA), one of Europe’s most important air ambulance companies, provides worldwide medical flights with outstanding patient care using the dedicated jet fleet. Organ transportation ensures vital organs reach recipients rapidly. Humanitarian missions provide fast, competent assistance in crisis areas globally.

The Fondation Luxembourg Air Rescue (FLAR) supports operations through donations and material resources. LAR applies the highest safety and quality standards in medicine, technology, and aviation.

Fleet & Operations

LAR operates 11 aircraft through Luxembourg Air Rescue and subsidiary Luxembourg Air Services (LAS). The helicopter fleet includes four MD902 helicopters and two Airbus H145 D3 for rescue missions in Luxembourg and the Greater Region.

The fixed-wing ambulance fleet comprises three Learjet 45XR and two Challenger 605 jets for worldwide repatriation through European Air Ambulance (EAA). The 190-strong team includes pilots, medical professionals, technicians, and support staff delivering 24/7/365 coverage.

Annual operations exceed 3,000 missions and 4,500 flight hours. The membership model with ~185,000 members funds operations while ensuring members receive repatriation services when needed abroad.

Key Services

• Air Rescue: Helicopter emergency response. Fastest transport for emergency medical assistance. Accident scene response. Hospital patient transfer. Luxembourg and Greater Region coverage. 24/7/365 operations. ~2,100 rescue missions annually. Learn about emergency aviation.
• Patient Repatriation: Worldwide medical flights. European Air Ambulance (EAA) operations. Learjet 45XR and Challenger 605 jets. Outstanding patient care. 513 global repatriation missions (2024). Member benefits included.
• Organ Transportation: Vital organ transport. Time-critical missions. Life-saving deliveries. Rapid response capability.
• Humanitarian Missions: Crisis area assistance. Fast, competent response. Global reach. Emergency support operations.
• Helicopter Fleet: MD902 (4 aircraft). Airbus H145 D3 (2 aircraft). Regional rescue coverage. Advanced medical equipment.
• Ambulance Jet Fleet: Learjet 45XR (3 aircraft). Challenger 605 (2 aircraft). Intercontinental capability. ICU-level care.

Quick Facts

• Company: Luxembourg Air Rescue (LAR)
• Founded: 1988 (non-profit organization)
• Members: ~185,000
• Employees: 190 professionals
• Positioning: Sole air rescue provider in Luxembourg
• Subsidiaries: Luxembourg Air Services (LAS), European Air Ambulance (EAA)
• Foundation: Fondation Luxembourg Air Rescue (FLAR)
• Fleet
• Annual Operations
• Coverage: Luxembourg, Greater Region, worldwide repatriation
• Services: Air rescue, repatriation, organ transport, humanitarian missions
• Availability: 24/7/365

Contact Details

Address: Luxembourg Airport Gate E13, 1110 Findel Sandweiler, Luxembourg
Phone: +352 48 90 06
Email: info@lar.lu
Website: www.lar.lu

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