Air Ambulance Services Market Research Report: By Aircraft Type (Rotary-Wing, Fixed-Wing), Service Type (Hospital-Based, Community-Based) - Industry Size, Trend, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2030

Valued at about $8.9 billion in 2019, the global air ambulance services market is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period (2020–2030) and is expected to reach nearly $15.9 billion by 2030.

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to witness the fastest growth in the air ambulance services market during the forecast period. The factors driving the advance of the regional market include the rising number of road accidents, growing provision of helicopter ambulance services by large healthcare facilities, and increasing prevalence of life-threatening diseases, requiring immediate advanced medical care.

Dynamics of Air Ambulance Services Market

The major trend being observed in the air ambulance services market is the increasing government efforts for deploying these services. For instance, in China, the government is demarcating up the pilot project areas for providing air transport to patients in critical conditions, in places with a lack of medical facilities. This move is being implemented by the joint action plan of the Civil Aviation Administration of China and National Health Commission.

The increase in the number of helicopter bases for these services and number of patients being transported, especially in developing countries, including China and India, is a key driver responsible for the growth of the air ambulance services market. The transportation of the patients from the injury site and among hospitals has gained significant momentum in the past few years. This is leading to the increase in the number of service providers in various countries and expansion of the services by the players based in developed countries across various developing countries.

The key opportunity for the air ambulance services market is the utilization of hybrid and electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)-technology-equipped aircraft in the near future, in the rotary-wing category. Currently, various aerospace companies are working upon the designing of these aircrafts globally. Upon commercialization, this will create new opportunities for the aircraft operators to provide services at lower operational costs.

Structural Analysis of Air Ambulance Services Market

The rotary-wing or helicopter category dominated the air ambulance services market during the historical period (2014–2019), when segmented on the basis of aircraft type. It is mainly credited to the fact that the majority of the patient transportation occurred for short and medium distances, within the state or city boundaries in a country. Additionally, characteristics such as a smaller take-off and landing area and hovering capabilities were also responsible for the category’s larger share.

The air ambulance services market is expected to witness faster growth in the hospital-based category during the forecast period, based on service type. It is attributed to the increasing addition of these services by large hospitals chains, worldwide. Additionally, in this service type, the hospital personnel provide on-board medical services during the flight and arrange the shifting of the patients to hospitals with advanced facilities.

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Geographical Scenario of Air Ambulance Services Market

Globally, North America dominated the air ambulance services market during the historical period, holding an over 55.0% revenue share in 2019. The is mainly owing to the presence of a large number of giant service providers in the U.S., covering the majority of the states. Additionally, the country already features the infrastructure required for these services. Moreover, the high per capita income leads to the greater affordability of these services by the people during emergencies.

The APAC air ambulance services market is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. This is majorly due to the rising incidence of cardiovascular diseases requiring immediate advanced medical care, in various countries, such as China and India, and increasing affordability of these services. Additionally, the government in few countries, including China, India, and Japan, is implementing these services and collaborating with service providers for the betterment of the healthcare sector.

Competitive Landscape of Air Ambulance Services Market

The air ambulance services market is moderately consolidated in nature and is characterized by the presence of major companies, such as Global Medical Response Inc., PHI Air Medical LLC, IAS Medical Ltd., and European Air Ambulance (Luxembourg Air Ambulance SA). Some of the other players operating in the market are Lifeguard Ambulance Service LLC, Native American Air Ambulance Inc., Babcock International Group PLC, Express Air Medical Transport LLC, Air Methods Corp. (American Securities LLC), Falck Danmark A/S, Yorkshire Air Ambulance Ltd., and REVA Air Ambulance Inc.

Recent Strategic Developments of Major Air Ambulance Services Market Players

In recent years, many players have taken strategic measures, such as collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, and fleet expansions, to gain a competitive edge in the global air ambulance services market. For instance, in April 2019, Air Medical Group Holdings signed an agreement to acquire SevenBar Aviation LLC, a privately held airborne medical service operator, on both fixed and rotor-wing aircraft, for the leading healthcare organizations.

Similarly, in February 2019, Russian State Corporation (Rostec) delivered four Ansat helicopters and four Mi-8 helicopters, in medical configuration, to the country’s National Air Ambulance Service (NAAS). It is also planned that by 2021, Rostec will supply 46 Mi-8 and 104 Ansats, with medical modules, to NAAS.

Air Ambulance Services Market Size Breakdown by Segment

The air ambulance services market report offers comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2014–2030.

Based on Aircraft Type

• Rotary-Wing
• Fixed-Wing

Based on Service Type

• Hospital-Based
• Community-Based

 Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • South Korea
• Latin America, Middle East and Africa (LAMEA)
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • U.A.E.

Key Questions Addressed in the Report

• What is the current scenario of the global market?
• Who are the leading players in the market?
• What are the historical and present sizes of the categories within the market segments and their future potential?
• What are the major catalysts for the market and their expected impact during the short, medium, and long terms?
• What are the regulatory policies related to the operation of air ambulances?
• Which are the key countries from the investment perspective?
• What are the key strategies being adopted by the major players to expand their market share?