December 13, 2022
Tropic Ocean Airways, the world’s largest amphibious airline, and REVA Air Ambulance, a global leader in fixed-wing medical air transport, announced a partnership to provide expedited, full service, medical evacuation for patients located in the Caribbean and other remote locations.
The partnership leverages over forty years of combined seaplane, aviation, and medical evacuation experience. REVA’s medical crew, an on-call 24/7 response team including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and respiratory therapists trained to respond in all critical care crisis situations, have adapted to amphibious aircraft transport and will work collaboratively with Tropic Ocean to coordinate medevac services beginning this month.
“We are pleased to work in partnership with world-class seaplane charter company, Tropic Ocean, to provide a unique one-of-a-kind service that creates greater access to patients and clients in hard-to-reach places throughout the Caribbean and Eastern United States,” said Stuart Hayman, CEO of REVA.
Tropic Ocean has outfitted its fleet of fourteen aircraft with all essential medical equipment. The airline’s Cessna Grand Caravan EX amphibious planes can land on a runway or on water, dramatically increasing rescue opportunities so that specialists can respond quickly to the medical needs of clients in crisis.
“This partnership will save lives,” said Rob Ceravolo, CEO of Tropic Ocean Airways. “Whether on a cruise ship, remote island, resort or private yacht, no patient is inaccessible. We know that time is a critical factor when a medical incident occurs. Tropic Ocean’s collaboration with REVA ensures a rapid response so that clients can get the lifesaving care they need.”
The expedited medevac services made possible by the partnership are expected to greatly benefit Caribbean resort and cruise industries by increasing material and logistical savings and decreasing liability.
“Ultimately, the patient in need benefits the most from this alliance,” said Ceravolo.