FAI scoops Best Air Ambulance Provider win

FAI Aviation Services DMCC, a leader in the provision of mission-critical aviation services, has been honoured as ‘Best Air Ambulance Provider Middle East,' at the recent Middle East Aviation Innovation Awards 2025.

Setting sail on a mega yacht with international industry peers, Barbara Baumgartner, Managing Director of FAI in Dubai, accepted the award, alongside Michael Axtmann, Managing Director of Germany’s FAI Technik, during a gala evening, coinciding with the Dubai Airshow.

"It was terrific to celebrate with our guests and industry colleagues. This is a solid endorsement, once again, for our dedicated and brilliant team who work so hard," said Barbara.

FAI's Barbara Baumgartner and Michael Axtmann with the Award.

Medevac business aircraft in demand in the Middle East

The awards rounded off an excellent debut presence at Dubai Airshow for the FAI where talks in the exhibition hall centred on the need for more medevac aircraft availability in the region - especially from Saudi Arabia - where many more airports are opening up.

“The Middle East is a very important market for FAI. Owning our aircraft fleet outright is a unique selling point for the FAI Group. We don’t have to wait for owner permission to dispatch a medevac or charter aircraft,” said Barbara, who has several leads to follow up on post show.

Barbara Baumgartner.

Equally important are the close relationships FAI enjoys with medical professionals and hospitals around the world, but especially in the Middle East, where there are sensitivities with culture.

FAI’s VIP Air Ambulance and air charter missions, performed by dedicated Bombardier Challenger and Global aircraft in the Middle East account for around 20% of the company's operations. This month the company will welcome a Bombardier Global 6000 and in January two Learjet 60XRs to its fleet.

BlueSky Business Aviation News | 4th December 2025 | Issue #822