Published on
September 30, 2025
25 years of Luxembourg Air Rescue A.s.b.l. – When life-saving help gets wings
Luxembourg Air Rescue was officially founded in April 1988.
Today, LAR has long outgrown its early days and more than 185,000 members can be proud to contribute to saving lives in emergencies.
Its creation was not easy and many obstacles had to be overcome to turn the vision of a few pioneers into reality.
Since then, more than 25,000 missions have been flown.
René Closter, founding member and president of LAR, recalls:
“At that time we had no friends to lose because we had none.
One organisation even collected 2,000 signatures to protest against the use of our rescue helicopter.”
Today, LAR’s five rescue helicopters are an integral part of the Luxembourg SAMU service.
Since 1991 they have carried out more than 18,500 missions to transport emergency doctors to accident sites and evacuate patients to hospitals.
Around 75% of missions involve medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes or severe asthma attacks.
In such cases every minute counts to prevent permanent damage or even death.
Many people today owe their lives to the rescue crews of LAR.
A constant race against time
365 days a year, around the clock, teams and aircraft remain on permanent standby.
Within ten minutes, a modern LAR rescue helicopter can reach any point in Luxembourg.
Since 1998 LAR air ambulance aircraft have also been in service.
These flying intensive care units have carried out nearly 5,000 missions worldwide.
They mainly repatriate injured or ill members from all corners of the globe back to Luxembourg.
This service is provided free of charge to LAR members.
Quality First
State-of-the-art equipment and professional procedures certified under ISO-9001 ensure the highest safety and quality standards.
René Closter explains:
“The purpose of our humanitarian organisation is to help people in need using rescue helicopters and air ambulance aircraft, both in Luxembourg and internationally.
Our greatest strength lies in the dedication and professionalism of our staff.”
Around 150 employees – including pilots, doctors, nurses and technicians – contribute every day to achieving this mission.
Future vision
Standing still means going backwards.
LAR will continue investing in expertise and modern equipment to help people in need even faster and more effectively.
The organisation will also continue advocating improvements in emergency rescue systems.
Thanks to members and donors
Without its members, rescue helicopters in Luxembourg would not exist.
Membership contributions alone are not enough.
Therefore LAR also carries out international repatriation missions for insurance and assistance companies.
In 2012 alone, more than 900 missions were conducted in 94 countries.
Since 2001 LAR has operated the Luxembourg police helicopter.
Since 2005 it has also provided a rescue helicopter for Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
In disaster situations, LAR provides expertise, personnel and equipment.
After the Pakistan earthquake in 2005, more than 2,100 patients and 20 tons of aid were transported.
Since 2008 LAR has been responsible for exclusive organ transport in France.
Thanks to these missions, lives are saved almost every night.
Today more than 185,000 members confirm that LAR has become the air rescue organisation of the Luxembourg population.
They deserve a special thank-you on the 25th anniversary of Luxembourg Air Rescue.
Help us help others – through a donation or membership.
Information:
Tel. +352 489006 or www.lar.lu
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25 years of Luxembourg Air Rescue A.s.b.l. – When life-saving help gets wings
Luxembourg Air Rescue was officially founded in April 1988.
Today, LAR has long outgrown its early days and more than 185,000 members can be proud to contribute to saving lives in emergencies.
Its creation was not easy and many obstacles had to be overcome to turn the vision of a few pioneers into reality.
Since then, more than 25,000 missions have been flown.
René Closter, founding member and president of LAR, recalls:
“At that time we had no friends to lose because we had none.
One organisation even collected 2,000 signatures to protest against the use of our rescue helicopter.”
Today, LAR’s five rescue helicopters are an integral part of the Luxembourg SAMU service.
Since 1991 they have carried out more than 18,500 missions to transport emergency doctors to accident sites and evacuate patients to hospitals.
Around 75% of missions involve medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes or severe asthma attacks.
In such cases every minute counts to prevent permanent damage or even death.
Many people today owe their lives to the rescue crews of LAR.
A constant race against time
365 days a year, around the clock, teams and aircraft remain on permanent standby.
Within ten minutes, a modern LAR rescue helicopter can reach any point in Luxembourg.
Since 1998 LAR air ambulance aircraft have also been in service.
These flying intensive care units have carried out nearly 5,000 missions worldwide.
They mainly repatriate injured or ill members from all corners of the globe back to Luxembourg.
This service is provided free of charge to LAR members.
Quality First
State-of-the-art equipment and professional procedures certified under ISO-9001 ensure the highest safety and quality standards.
René Closter explains:
“The purpose of our humanitarian organisation is to help people in need using rescue helicopters and air ambulance aircraft, both in Luxembourg and internationally.
Our greatest strength lies in the dedication and professionalism of our staff.”
Around 150 employees – including pilots, doctors, nurses and technicians – contribute every day to achieving this mission.
Future vision
Standing still means going backwards.
LAR will continue investing in expertise and modern equipment to help people in need even faster and more effectively.
The organisation will also continue advocating improvements in emergency rescue systems.
Thanks to members and donors
Without its members, rescue helicopters in Luxembourg would not exist.
Membership contributions alone are not enough.
Therefore LAR also carries out international repatriation missions for insurance and assistance companies.
In 2012 alone, more than 900 missions were conducted in 94 countries.
Since 2001 LAR has operated the Luxembourg police helicopter.
Since 2005 it has also provided a rescue helicopter for Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
In disaster situations, LAR provides expertise, personnel and equipment.
After the Pakistan earthquake in 2005, more than 2,100 patients and 20 tons of aid were transported.
Since 2008 LAR has been responsible for exclusive organ transport in France.
Thanks to these missions, lives are saved almost every night.
Today more than 185,000 members confirm that LAR has become the air rescue organisation of the Luxembourg population.
They deserve a special thank-you on the 25th anniversary of Luxembourg Air Rescue.
Help us help others – through a donation or membership.
Information:
Tel. +352 489006 or www.lar.lu
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25 years of Luxembourg Air Rescue A.s.b.l. – When life-saving help gets wings
Luxembourg Air Rescue was officially founded in April 1988.
Today, LAR has long outgrown its early days and more than 185,000 members can be proud to contribute to saving lives in emergencies.
Its creation was not easy and many obstacles had to be overcome to turn the vision of a few pioneers into reality.
Since then, more than 25,000 missions have been flown.
René Closter, founding member and president of LAR, recalls:
“At that time we had no friends to lose because we had none.
One organisation even collected 2,000 signatures to protest against the use of our rescue helicopter.”
Today, LAR’s five rescue helicopters are an integral part of the Luxembourg SAMU service.
Since 1991 they have carried out more than 18,500 missions to transport emergency doctors to accident sites and evacuate patients to hospitals.
Around 75% of missions involve medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes or severe asthma attacks.
In such cases every minute counts to prevent permanent damage or even death.
Many people today owe their lives to the rescue crews of LAR.
A constant race against time
365 days a year, around the clock, teams and aircraft remain on permanent standby.
Within ten minutes, a modern LAR rescue helicopter can reach any point in Luxembourg.
Since 1998 LAR air ambulance aircraft have also been in service.
These flying intensive care units have carried out nearly 5,000 missions worldwide.
They mainly repatriate injured or ill members from all corners of the globe back to Luxembourg.
This service is provided free of charge to LAR members.
Quality First
State-of-the-art equipment and professional procedures certified under ISO-9001 ensure the highest safety and quality standards.
René Closter explains:
“The purpose of our humanitarian organisation is to help people in need using rescue helicopters and air ambulance aircraft, both in Luxembourg and internationally.
Our greatest strength lies in the dedication and professionalism of our staff.”
Around 150 employees – including pilots, doctors, nurses and technicians – contribute every day to achieving this mission.
Future vision
Standing still means going backwards.
LAR will continue investing in expertise and modern equipment to help people in need even faster and more effectively.
The organisation will also continue advocating improvements in emergency rescue systems.
Thanks to members and donors
Without its members, rescue helicopters in Luxembourg would not exist.
Membership contributions alone are not enough.
Therefore LAR also carries out international repatriation missions for insurance and assistance companies.
In 2012 alone, more than 900 missions were conducted in 94 countries.
Since 2001 LAR has operated the Luxembourg police helicopter.
Since 2005 it has also provided a rescue helicopter for Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
In disaster situations, LAR provides expertise, personnel and equipment.
After the Pakistan earthquake in 2005, more than 2,100 patients and 20 tons of aid were transported.
Since 2008 LAR has been responsible for exclusive organ transport in France.
Thanks to these missions, lives are saved almost every night.
Today more than 185,000 members confirm that LAR has become the air rescue organisation of the Luxembourg population.
They deserve a special thank-you on the 25th anniversary of Luxembourg Air Rescue.
Help us help others – through a donation or membership.
Information:
Tel. +352 489006 or www.lar.lu
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