Far from home but never alone

Whether it’s an accident, sudden illness, or unexpected hospitalisation abroad – Luxembourg Air Rescue ensures you get home safely.

As a member, you benefit from free medical repatriation worldwide, organised by our expert teams.

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24/7

repatriation

+ 30

years of experience

+ 100

countries of operation

2 hours

to take-off in an emergency

One mission: saving lives – in the air and on the ground

Our medical, logistics, and flight teams work in real time to coordinate and carry out the safe transfer of patients back to a suitable hospital in their home country.

We assess each situation individually to ensure efficiency, safety, and full compliance with the patient’s medical requirements.

Medical team with a patient on a stretcher next to a small ambulance plane on the tarmac, one medic holding an IV drip.

Two parents wearing high-visibility yellow vests reassure their child lying on a stretcher outdoors under a blue sky.

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3 Mid-range ambulance jets

Learjet 45XR

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2 Long-range ambulance jets

Challenger 605

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Maintenance and CAMO

In our hangars, a dedicated team of technicians and engineers ensures our fleet is always operational and performing at its best.

In accordance with EASA Part-145, our technicians are authorised to perform both line maintenance (maintenance during ongoing operations) and base maintenance (basic maintenance) on our rescue helicopters.

With 24/7 availability, ongoing training and extensive experience, they ensure reliable operations and maximum safety throughout the year.

Part-145 & CAMO: Maintenance is carried out in-house by our experts, under the supervision of our CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) department, which ensures ongoing airworthiness and full compliance with aviation regulations.

Global repatriation

From the first call to safe arrival: a seamless rescue chain.

Step 1

First contact with our alert center

From the first call, you will speak directly with qualified LAR specialists to clarify your situation: location, diagnosis, personal details, and the contact information of the attending doctor on site.

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STep 2

Doctor-to-doctor consultation

The medical team of LAR:
• contacts the attending doctor on site
• clarifies all medical details
• decides when, how, and under what conditions the patient can be safely repatriated

Key factors include the available treatment options, local medical infrastructure, and any potential complications following surgery or illness.*

*in accordance with the general terms and conditions of membership and of repatriation

Step 3

Safe repatriation of the patient

• Repatriation* from the hospital bed abroad to the hospital bed in your home country.
• Transport using the most suitable means: ground ambulance, scheduled flight (with or without medical escort), helicopter, or LAR ambulance jet.

For its members, LAR covers all costs for repatriation from abroad.

*in accordance with the general terms and conditions of membership and of repatriation

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For whom?

Who is eligible for repatriation?

Every LAR member is entitled to free repatriation from abroad in the event of a medical emergency, whether travelling for leisure, study or business.

Learn more about our terms & conditions

European Air Ambulance

Expertise at the service of healthcare professionals and insurance companies

Are you a healthcare professional, insurance company or organisation? Discover our international medical repatriation solutions with European Air Ambulance.

Learn more about EAA

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Operations Control Centre

Medical advice abroad

Support and guidance in medical emergencies or health-related concerns abroad – provided by LAR’s experienced medical regulators.

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Organisation of repatriations

Complete coordination of the repatriation – including bed-to-bed service if needed, from the hospital abroad to the hospital at home, using the most suitable mode of transport.

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Medical and logistical assessment

Direct contact with the attending doctor on site, a precise evaluation of the diagnosis and transport requirements, and a comprehensive mission report prepared by the doctor and nurse accompanying the repatriation.

Tailored mission planning

Comprehensive flight preparation, taking into account geopolitical conditions, airspace regulations, landing permissions, potential refuelling stops and numerous technical parameters.

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Coordination with international authorities

Close collaboration with international aviation and transport organisations to ensure swift and appropriate assistance.

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Organ transport in France

Organisation and coordination of organ transport throughout France (except Paris).

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Global humanitarian missions

Planning and coordination of humanitarian missions as part of emergency.lu – in close cooperation with the Luxembourg government, NATO and/or the United Nations.

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Do you travel often? Do you have relatives abroad?

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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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International cooperation

LAR delivers emergency aid in crisis areas and ensures the safe transport of essential communication equipment. As a partner of French transplant centers, LAR also organizes the transport of life-saving organs within France.

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