FAI Aviation Services DMCC scoops Best Air Ambulance Provider win
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
FAI Aviation Services DMCC, a leader in the provision of mission-critical aviation services, is delighted to have 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 Air Show.
"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.
Medevac business aircraft in demand in the Middle East
The awards rounded off an excellent debut presence at Dubai Air Show 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.
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.
FAI's Barbara Baumgartner and
Michael Axtmann with the Award
About FAI Aviation Group
FAI Aviation Group operates Germany´s largest fleet of Bombardier business jets. The fleet includes five Bombardier Global Express, five Challenger 604s and four Learjet 60/60XRs. A Global 6000 will be added in December 2025 and two Learjet 60XRs will be added in January 2026. FAI runs a 10,000 m² carbon-neutral fixed-base operation at its Nuremberg, Germany headquarters, employing a staff of close to 300 people, including a staff of ca. 80 people at its MRO in Nuremberg. FAI´s Group consolidated revenues in 2024 were €130M with a fleet utilization of more than 13,000 hours of flight time.
FAI is “Official Partner” of the McLaren Formula 1 Team.
In 2012, 2020 and 2021 FAI received the prestigious Award “Air Ambulance Company of the Year” from ITIJ Magazine.
In 2021, FAI was awarded the Pandemic Response Special Award in recognition of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In 2022, FAI was awarded “20 years of Aviation Excellence in the Middle East” by MEA Business at the Aviation Innovation Awards.
In 2023, FAI was awarded “Air Ambulance Company of the Year” from Middle East Aviation Awards during Dubai Airshow.
In 2024, FAI was awarded “Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth Award” by MEA Business.
In 2024, FAI achieved “Platinum Argus Charter” and “ISBAO” Certifications.
In 2024, FAI was awarded “Most Innovative Air Ambulance Service” at the Middle East Aviation Business Awards.
In 2025, FAI was awarded “Top Aviation MRO Service in Europe 2025” by Aerospace Defense Review.
In 2025, FAI was awarded ‘Best Air Ambulance Provider Middle East” at the Middle East Aviation Innovation Awards.
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