Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Size and Forecast, Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Helicopter Type, Application, End Use, and Geography

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The helicopter emergency medical services market is projected to reach US$ 12.51 billion by 2031 from US$ 6.29 billion in 2023; the market is expected to register a CAGR of 9.0% during 2023-2031.

Medical partners of helicopter emergency medical service providers include private hospitals and independent medical care institutes. The hospitals primarily establish contracts with the medical helicopter service providers and procure the services for their patients. The commercial aspect of the helicopter medical services is managed by both entities involved in the agreement. For instance, AirMed helicopters are equipped for critical care scenarios. The helicopters are well-equipped for medical evacuation and are not leased for other purposes. In addition, Capital Air Ambulance primarily offers medical service packages customized with air ambulance services that include medical escorts and repatriation or emergency transfer of neonatal patients to hospitals or trauma centers across the UK and globally. In 2023, Appalachian Regional Healthcare's Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter offered emergency transport to patients throughout Southwest Virginia and East Kentucky. Cody Hospital and Wolfson Children's Hospital are among the hospitals that have initiated helicopter medical services for their patients. The continuous evolution in the medical service industry in terms of service offerings is anticipated to propel the growth of the helicopter emergency medical services market.

Based on helicopter type, the helicopter emergency medical services market is segmented into light helicopter, and medium & heavy helicopter. In terms of application, the market is categorized into medical air and transportation. Based on end use, the helicopter emergency medical services market is segmented into commercial and government & emergency response.

The companies operating in the market are focusing on providing enhanced helicopter emergency medical services to cater to the requirements of hospitals and other care centers for helping patients in need of emergency medical support. The majority of the companies have been focusing on improving their medical service offerings to remain competitive in the market. For instance, in 2024, Air Evac Lifeteam, a subsidiary of Global Medical Response inaugurated an emergency air medical transport base in Texas. The base has Bell 407 GXI aircraft to respond to time-critical emergency missions in South Texas. In 2024, Ambulance Victoria has extended its contract with Babcock to continue providing air ambulance operations in Victoria, Australia. AirMed International is a leading air ambulance and air medical transport service provider. The company strategizes its business policy to deliver a convenient medical transport experience globally. Neonatal services, critical care air ambulance services, diabetes mellitus air medical services, bariatric patient services, and geriatric patient services are among the major service offerings that fall under the helicopter emergency medical services scope.

Global Medical Response, Inc.; Air Methods; Tohoku Air Service, Inc., Babcock International Group Plc; Heliservice International GmbH; PHI Air Medical; CareFlight; Helijet International Inc.; STARS; and Ornge are among the key players profiled in the helicopter emergency medical services market report. The companies implement both organic (such as service launches, expansion, and service approvals) and inorganic (such as collaborations and partnerships) strategies to stay competitive in the helicopter emergency medical services market.

Product Code: TIPRE00039029

1. Introduction

1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research

4. Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Landscape

4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.3.1 Overview
  - 4.3.1.1 Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Providers:
  - 4.3.1.2 Medical Partners:
  - 4.3.1.3 End User:
- 4.3.2 List of Vendors in the Value Chain
4.4 Premium Insights
- 4.4.1 Helicopter Medical Equipment Analysis

5. Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.2 Market Drivers
- 5.2.1 Increasing Spending on Healthcare-Related Services
- 5.2.2 Rising Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
5.3 Market Restraints
- 5.3.1 Lack of Healthcare Infrastructure in Emerging Countries
5.4 Market Opportunities
- 5.4.1 Air Ambulance Cover in Health Insurance Policies
5.5 Future Trends
- 5.5.1 Infrastructure Development of Hospitals to Cater to Helicopter Ambulance Services
5.6 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

6. Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Global Market Analysis

6.1 Overview
6.2 Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031
6.3 Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Forecast Analysis

7. Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Analysis - by Helicopter Type

7.1 Light Helicopter
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Light Helicopter: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Medium and Heavy Helicopter
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Medium and Heavy Helicopter: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)

8. Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Analysis - by Application

8.1 Medical Aid
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Medical Aid: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 Transportation
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Transportation: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)

9. Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Analysis - by End Use

9.1 Commercial
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Commercial: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.2 Government and Emergency Response
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Government and Emergency Response: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)

10. Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Geographical Analysis

10.1 Overview
10.2 North America
- 10.2.1 North America Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Overview
- 10.2.2 North America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 10.2.3 North America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
  - 10.2.3.1 North America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Helicopter Type
- 10.2.4 North America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
  - 10.2.4.1 North America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Application
- 10.2.5 North America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.2.5.1 North America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by End Use
- 10.2.6 North America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.2.6.1 North America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.2.6.2 United States: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.2.6.2.1 United States: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.2.6.2.2 United States: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.2.6.2.3 United States: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.2.6.3 Canada: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.2.6.3.1 Canada: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.2.6.3.2 Canada: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.2.6.3.3 Canada: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.2.6.4 Mexico: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.2.6.4.1 Mexico: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.2.6.4.2 Mexico: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.2.6.4.3 Mexico: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
10.3 Europe
- 10.3.1 Europe Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Overview
- 10.3.2 Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 10.3.3 Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
  - 10.3.3.1 Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Helicopter Type
- 10.3.4 Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
  - 10.3.4.1 Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Application
- 10.3.5 Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.3.5.1 Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by End Use
- 10.3.6 Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.3.6.1 Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.3.6.2 Germany: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.3.6.2.1 Germany: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.3.6.2.2 Germany: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.3.6.2.3 Germany: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.3.6.3 France: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.3.6.3.1 France: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.3.6.3.2 France: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.3.6.3.3 France: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.3.6.4 Italy: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.3.6.4.1 Italy: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.3.6.4.2 Italy: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.3.6.4.3 Italy: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.3.6.5 United Kingdom: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.3.6.5.1 United Kingdom: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.3.6.5.2 United Kingdom: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.3.6.5.3 United Kingdom: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.3.6.6 Russia: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.3.6.6.1 Russia: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.3.6.6.2 Russia: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.3.6.6.3 Russia: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.3.6.7 Rest of Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.3.6.7.1 Rest of Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.3.6.7.2 Rest of Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.3.6.7.3 Rest of Europe: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
10.4 Asia Pacific
- 10.4.1 Asia Pacific Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Overview
- 10.4.2 Asia Pacific: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 10.4.3 Asia Pacific: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
  - 10.4.3.1 Asia Pacific: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Helicopter Type
- 10.4.4 Asia Pacific: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
  - 10.4.4.1 Asia Pacific: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Application
- 10.4.5 Asia Pacific: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.4.5.1 Asia Pacific: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by End Use
- 10.4.6 Asia Pacific: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.4.6.1 Asia Pacific: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.4.6.2 Australia: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.4.6.2.1 Australia: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.4.6.2.2 Australia: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.4.6.2.3 Australia: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.4.6.3 China: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.4.6.3.1 China: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.4.6.3.2 China: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.4.6.3.3 China: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.4.6.4 India: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.4.6.4.1 India: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.4.6.4.2 India: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.4.6.4.3 India: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.4.6.5 Japan: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.4.6.5.1 Japan: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.4.6.5.2 Japan: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.4.6.5.3 Japan: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.4.6.6 South Korea: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.4.6.6.1 South Korea: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.4.6.6.2 South Korea: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.4.6.6.3 South Korea: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.4.6.7 Rest of APAC: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.4.6.7.1 Rest of APAC: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.4.6.7.2 Rest of APAC: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.4.6.7.3 Rest of APAC: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
10.5 Rest of the World
- 10.5.1 Rest of the World Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Overview
- 10.5.2 Rest of the World: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
- 10.5.3 Rest of the World: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
  - 10.5.3.1 Rest of the World: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Helicopter Type
- 10.5.4 Rest of the World: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
  - 10.5.4.1 Rest of the World: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Application
- 10.5.5 Rest of the World: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.5.5.1 Rest of the World: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by End Use
- 10.5.6 Rest of the World: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.5.6.1 Rest of the World: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.5.6.2 Middle East and Africa: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.5.6.2.1 Middle East and Africa: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.5.6.2.2 Middle East and Africa: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.5.6.2.3 Middle East and Africa: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use
  - 10.5.6.3 South America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.5.6.3.1 South America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Helicopter Type
    - 10.5.6.3.2 South America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 10.5.6.3.3 South America: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Market Breakdown, by End Use

11. Competitive Landscape

11.1 Heat Map Analysis
11.2 Company Positioning & Concentration

12. Industry Landscape

12.1 Overview
12.2 Market Initiative
12.3 Product Development

13. Company Profiles

13.1 Global Medical Response, Inc.
- 13.1.1 Key Facts
- 13.1.2 Business Description
- 13.1.3 Products and Services
- 13.1.4 Financial Overview
- 13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.1.6 Key Developments
13.2 Babcock International Group Plc
- 13.2.1 Key Facts
- 13.2.2 Business Description
- 13.2.3 Products and Services
- 13.2.4 Financial Overview
- 13.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.2.6 Key Developments
13.3 HeliService International GmbH
- 13.3.1 Key Facts
- 13.3.2 Business Description
- 13.3.3 Products and Services
- 13.3.4 Financial Overview
- 13.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.6 Key Developments
13.4 PHI Air Medical
- 13.4.1 Key Facts
- 13.4.2 Business Description
- 13.4.3 Products and Services
- 13.4.4 Financial Overview
- 13.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.4.6 Key Developments
13.5 TOHOKU AIR SERVICE, INC.
- 13.5.1 Key Facts
- 13.5.2 Business Description
- 13.5.3 Products and Services
- 13.5.4 Financial Overview
- 13.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.5.6 Key Developments
13.6 Helijet International Inc.
- 13.6.1 Key Facts
- 13.6.2 Business Description
- 13.6.3 Products and Services
- 13.6.4 Financial Overview
- 13.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.6.6 Key Developments
13.7 Ornge
- 13.7.1 Key Facts
- 13.7.2 Business Description
- 13.7.3 Products and Services
- 13.7.4 Financial Overview
- 13.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.7.6 Key Developments
13.8 STARS
- 13.8.1 Key Facts
- 13.8.2 Business Description
- 13.8.3 Products and Services
- 13.8.4 Financial Overview
- 13.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.8.6 Key Developments
13.9 Air Methods
- 13.9.1 Key Facts
- 13.9.2 Business Description
- 13.9.3 Products and Services
- 13.9.4 Financial Overview
- 13.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.9.6 Key Developments
13.10 CareFlight
- 13.10.1 Key Facts
- 13.10.2 Business Description
- 13.10.3 Products and Services
- 13.10.4 Financial Overview
- 13.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.10.6 Key Developments

14. Appendix

14.1 About The Insight Partners