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Helping across borders

As an official partner of the UN and NATO, LAR works closely with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs to deliver rapid medical emergency assistance on site during natural disasters or humanitarian crises.

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24/7
repatriation
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< 2 h
average response time
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+ 100
special missions per year
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+ 20
coordination with hospitals in Europe

Precise coordination in the service of transplantation

Luxembourg Air Rescue, in partnership with a French organisation, is the exclusive transporter of organs for all transplant centres in France, with the exception of those in Paris.

Since 1 January 2013, the Operations Control Centre has been coordinating organ transport missions to ensure that the organ's journey from donor to recipient is as quick and efficient as possible.

The preservation of certain organs depends on extremely short timeframes. Thanks to around 800 organ transports per year, countless patients are given a second chance at life.

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Partnership

A technological alliance for better response

LAR is a founding member of emergency.lu, a public/private partnership between the Luxembourg government and the companies HITEC S.A., SES Astra TechCom S.A. and Luxembourg Air Rescue.

This initiative aims to quickly restore communications in disaster areas through satellite deployment.

Luxembourg Air Rescue provides urgent and secure transport of communications equipment to restore humanitarian coordination on the ground.

Humanitarian missions

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Albania – February 2012

Pakistan – October 2005 to January 2006

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Morocco – February 2004

Indonesia – December 2004

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Iran – December 2003

Assistance to earthquake victims in Bam, Iran

Kosovo – April 1999

Assistance for refugees in Pristina, Kosovo
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Activities

Our other fields of operation

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Air rescue - Helicopters

Our rescue helicopters provide rapid emergency assistance from the air, 365 days a year, in Luxembourg and the Greater Region.

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Repatriation of patients - Aircraft

Fallen ill or injured far from home? We’ll bring you back safely—wherever you are in the world.

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Our organisation

Behind every mission stands a dedicated team

Learn more about FLAR, EAA, and the women and men who make it all possible.

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FLAR

Fondation Luxembourg Air Rescue

The Luxembourg Air Rescue Foundation (FLAR) raises funds to provide LAR with targeted financial support and advanced technical equipment.

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EAA

European Air Ambulance

EAA provides specialised global repatriation services, ensuring patients receive the highest standards of medical care throughout their journey.

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